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Originally Posted by Jimmy Krack Korn
Yeah, it was a bit of an over-reaction and a little bit rude.  Apologies. I could have stated my opinion in a more logical, less emotional manner. I think that Iggy went with the place where he got the best deal with the longest term and the most money over that term that he was offered (and wasn't a crap team). Meaning, as far as I'm concerned he was still chasing the money instead of purely going for the place that gave him the best chance of winning. It's his prerogative, but sheesh, at his age and after making as much money as he has in his career, it's literally the last thing I'd worry about.  |
There was an article/interview after Iginla signed with the Avs. Among the reasons stated in this thread (the two most important being competitive team and not uprooting his family) the other is that his kids are starting to play hockey and wanted to be in a place where youth hockey was well established. So, no, I don't think it was just chasing money, but rather several factors that included a 3-year deal which gave him stability and security for his family.