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Originally Posted by Muta
Another thing I hope Feaster is considering - the marketing potential for Iggy's new team would be off the charts. Merchandise sales, advertising, etc.
I hope Feaster informs any potential suitors that this is another benefit of acquiring Iginla. His value off the ice will be huge.
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Sorry, but that's only the case in a few Canadian markets. Most hardcore hockey fans in Boston or LA have no doubt heard of Iginla. But I doubt most would recognize his face.
Did the Red Wings sell loads of Modano jerseys when he joined the team? And as an American, Modano would have been a very well-known figure to Detroit fans. How about Shanahan for the Rangers? Sundin in Vancouver?
This isn't Sidney Crosby we're talking about. Iginla won't even be among the top 2-3 players on any team he goes to, so I wouldn't expect any marketing bonanza. The boat on Iginla having that sort of impact on a new team sailed 3-4 years ago.