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Originally Posted by Loyal and True
Hello? How is this deal not cap friendly? I repeat...hello??
Thanks for layin down the law though. I'm not sure you understand what a debate is. Your arguments (e.g. do you even watch hockey) are not overwhelming, but nevertheless I know that the majority would share your opinion that a complete rebuilding would have been very easy to accomplish if only hockey ops could comprehend what the guys at TSN were saying 2 or 3 years ago.
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Iginla has never signed a cap-friendly contract - he was signed for what was fair market value at the time at $6 Million per year. He is a big NHLPA supporter and has made that known throughout his playing career. I guess the structure help the team, but it also helps his pocketbook.
The Flames would have been able to get a better return for a better, younger, under contract Iginla. To suggest otherwise would be foolish, but I also question how good the return would be as the cracks in Iginla's game became increasingly evident.