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Originally Posted by Vinny01
So all along there was only 1 team Iggy wanted to go to? I understand what a no trade is but I also was under the impression that there was a list of 4 teams he was willing to waive for. You are basically saying there was 1 team on that list. No kidding he had final say but when he approved the list it can be assumed that he agreed to waive for those teams. You seem to be arguing there was only 1 team he was willing to waive for which is speculation on your part
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No, I'm arguing he decided to go to Pitsburgh because that's what happened.
You seem to be suggesting he agreed to go to any of four teams and then somehow went back on it. That's a huge leap on your part, and entirely speculation. It can most certianly NOT be assumed that he told anyone "just trade me to one of these four teams and it's all good". That couldn't be more of a stretch to assume that in this situation.
At the end of the day the only facts we know are:
- Iginla had a no moment clause effectively controlling where he was traded
- Despite the Flames and Boston reaching an agreement Iginla turned it down because he wanted to play in Pittsburgh
- Iginla ended up in Pittsburgh because that's where he wanted to be
The much more logical assumption would be that he would consider going to four teams and ultimately decided on going where he ultimately waived his NMC to go... Pittsburgh. 100% his choice as per his contracted no movement clause.