Strange comparrison, i relaize they are linked because of the trade but Iggy meant much more to the overall team than Neiwy. Iginla was the focal point player to the Flames with the rosters he was on. Neiwy on the other hand was a great #1 Center but his complimentary line mates were far much more deeper and balanced than Iggy ever had the luxury of playing with.
Iginla had to carry the team far much more than Neiwy ever had to.
Put it this way if Iggy could have played with Nieuwendyk or a Center of Nieuwendyk's calibre the Flames have 1 or 2 more Lord Stanley's.
The Calgary Flames as an orginization failed not just Iginla but themselves and the fans by not delivering a #1 Center all these years. They rode Iginla instead of committing to bringing that Niewendyk Center we so desperately were missing for years. Instead they relied on Iginla to help make just 2nd line Centers better.
I am pretty sure that Iggy helped everyone he played with have personal best goals and assists seasons.
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