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Old 05-30-2013, 10:08 AM   #167
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Originally Posted by Vinny01 View Post
One other thing I found interesting was talking about the Iginla trade.

The day of the trade Feaster, King, ownership tried to sell Iggy on Boston. They worked extremely hard to get him to waive for the Bruins. Iggy stated he would never forgive himself if the Pens won the cup and they were his choice.

I think the Flames handled the whole situation with class
and Jarome had the right to use his NMC but I can't help but feel slightly bitter. I was all in on Pitt but wouldn't mind Boston winning now after that development.
Well they have no option, if he wouldn't waive for Boston would they? I wouldn't say "class" is the right word here, but I'm glad Iginla got to go where he wanted to go. He really should have said the only team he would waive is for Boston though.
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