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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I think the only way Feaster could have did it differently is if he bluffed and said that the return was too low and that we were going to keep Iginla and try to negotiate an extention. Then drag it out until the last day and hope Pittsburgh upped their offer. It would have been a big risk though if Pittsburgh didn't come back.
Personally, I would have been fine with that approach even if it backfired.
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I don't disagree, just because it is Iginla I would believe he could play hardball and grab a bit better package come deadline. Of course maybe it already had backfired with losing out on Morrow.
But at the same time, Iginla should only be the first domino to fall for the Flames as they near this deadline. If moving him means more time to focus on the some of the other assets this deadline, it might be worth it simply to not have the Iginla distraction. Especially if they do move Bouwmeester who should have more value. And now that Iginla's out of the picture and the Penguins are looking better everyday, maybe some of these consolation wingers in Cammalleri, Tanguay or even Stempniak start to look prettier to teams desperate to make some type of impact. Feaster still has time to redeem himself this deadline, wouldn't necessarily hold my breath, but it's a chance.