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Old 12-11-2014, 08:56 AM   #58
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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce View Post
Iginla took a couple shots at winning. Shot down Boston, and then chose Boston. Neither worked out, but he did get paid. This time, it was a choice between another shot and getting paid long term. He chose paid, and I'm sure is happy with his decision.
I don't think it was just about getting paid either. I'm sure he wanted some stability in his life after 3 teams over 2 seasons. He also stated that he wanted to be in a place with some strong minor hockey for his kids. Totally justifiable in his decision to go to the Avalanche.
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