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Originally Posted by drewtastic
I tend to agree with this assessment as it relates to Iggy's last few seasons here. And I put the blame for it squarely on Mike Keenan's shoulders. I had rarely seen a player lead his team like Iginla did in 2004. Keenan, however, made it acceptable for players to think they were able to win on skill alone, and he diminished the importance of effort (which Hartley has re-introduced). Iginla changed from a guy who played all important situations (including the PK) to a guy who was allowed to float back on D and focus almost exclusively on offense.
I will view it as two lost years of Iginla under Mike Keenan. And I lament the long term effect Keenan's tenure had on the team.
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Its somewhat depressing how Keenan and Darryl continue to haunt us from beyond the grave.
It was Darryl's Stanley Cup year with LA, that King/Feaster (IIRC) said if they make the playoffs, anything can happen. So then we signed Hudler (good) and Wideman (bad) and gave Tanguay that 4 year contract extension. Which I guess is what Brent was referring to what he said him (and Dave Lowry) disagreed with management direction and they went their seperate ways, which I guess this interview ties up loose ends.