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Originally Posted by Cole436
Bolded what was really important. If Iginla was locked in for another two years, this trade would have been a disaster and the calls for Feaster's head would be legitimate. But the reality is, he's a UFA and and probably would have left us in the offseason. The fact that we were able to get a 1st and two decent prospects is more than most UFA's would get.
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If Iginla had 2 years on his contract he would have been close to untradable. Between his NMC/his list & the salary cap there would be no buyers.