Its disrespectful, bottom line. The guy gave us 16 seasons and played at the highest possible level throughout it. First ballot hall of famer, 1000+ points, 500 + goals, always represented the team with class and dignity. Greatest player in franchise history beyond a shadow of a doubt. Gave all his best years to the team, never tried to leave when times were tough. Ask our rival fans if they would've liked to have Iginla for 16 years. I honestly don't understand why any Flames fan would wish him anything but the best for the last few seasons he's got left.
Yet any time Iginla gets mentioned, theres a vocal minority of posters that think its great to rip him. And I think its garbage.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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