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Old 06-06-2013, 03:50 PM   #1781
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Originally Posted by Azhouse View Post
I had heard that they were far apart on money as well. They did not want to sign him to a big value longer term. I don't know if it came from the Flames or I read it on here though. The line is sometimes blurry.

Iggy has to come to terms that he is not top line any more. If he wants to sign for money he will sign a higher $$/ longer term deal from a team that is on the outside looking to move into the playoffs.

If he wants to win a cup I think it will be lower $$/ 1-2 year deals to contenders. Or go to LA - they just gave Reggie $6 mil?
Pretty sure money is not an issue, as it was said multiple times Iginla wouldn't negotiate during the season. Do you or Kaine have a link to a source that says money was an option?

Regehr got $3M because thats what LA see's as value for their team's needs. Hopefully I don't upset anyone in saying this, but LA likely would rather have Regehr then Iginla right now.
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