One thing I try not to forget about the Iginla trade is that it was Feaster who initiated the trade, not Iginla. So there should be no hate directed Jarome's way. Part of his problem may be mental as he gets use to the idea of moving on.
Having said that, I haven't been impressed with Iginla's play in Pittsburgh, it's been even worse than his play in Calgary. In trying to fit in he's deferred to the Penguin's stars and I don't see him hustling for loose pucks or fighting hard in the corners. He needs to be a take charge guy in order to excel, in Pittsburgh he wasn't. His weaker, lighter body is showing bad results. He hasn't done himself any favours in looking for a new contract. It will be interesting to see where he goes and if he can regain some of his dominance.
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