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Originally Posted by kehatch
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). |
The one big difference between Calgary and Edmonton is their depth players were just putrid. I could see the Flames being bad enough to get the first pick this up and coming season, but with all the pieces slated to come over the next couple season I don't think multiple firsts is going to happen.