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Walter Reed · 08-08-2013, 05:22 PM

IMO the Oilers acknowledged the need to rebuild in the 2010 season following Dany Heatley's refusal to waive his no trade clause in the proposed player exchange from Ottawa. Edmonton then realised they needed to grow their own star players rather than trying and failing to acquire them through the UFA market place. Heatley's actions were a blessing in disguise for the Oiler organization as it forced their hand to rethink what they had been trying to do. As far as the Flames rebuild, I had suggested on CP the Flames consider trading Iginla in 2010 as they were showing signs of being a post apex club then and could have jump-started a rebuild by getting an excellent return for Jarome at that time.

08-08-2013, 05:22 PM	#132
Walter Reed First Line Centre Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Beautiful Vancouver Island Exp:	IMO the Oilers acknowledged the need to rebuild in the 2010 season following Dany Heatley's refusal to waive his no trade clause in the proposed player exchange from Ottawa. Edmonton then realised they needed to grow their own star players rather than trying and failing to acquire them through the UFA market place. Heatley's actions were a blessing in disguise for the Oiler organization as it forced their hand to rethink what they had been trying to do. As far as the Flames rebuild, I had suggested on CP the Flames consider trading Iginla in 2010 as they were showing signs of being a post apex club then and could have jump-started a rebuild by getting an excellent return for Jarome at that time. __________________ "Half the general managers in the NHL would would trade their rosters for our roster right now ......... I think I know a little about winning ..." - Kevin Lowe; April 2013 IKTHUS Last edited by Walter Reed; 08-08-2013 at 05:37 PM.