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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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You were using the contract as 'proof' that Iginla signing for a low contract now meant he wasn't worth 7-million 3 years ago following a 40+G 80+P season. It is a 6-million dollar contract. Not very good proof.
As for the rest, I did make a sound argument. Your arguments (the near last place Flames weren't bad before trading Iginla, 86-point 33 year old signed Iginla wouldn't have brought a much better return then 58-point 36 year old rental Iginla) don't make much sense at all.
Regardless, back to the topic. My take is:
The Flames are in a nearly identical situation that the Oiler's were in around 2007 or 2008. Whether that means we are in for a series of first overall picks and an extended playoff absence or whether we can turn that around more quickly (or whether we will continue to be just bad enough not to make the playoffs and never get those top draft picks) depends on:
- The development of our prospects
- The smarts of Flames management
- A healthy dose of luck (one way or the other)
In other words we aren't any better off then they were but we aren't destined for the same path (could be better ... or could be worse).