Iginla for me.
I like Giordano as our captain, but I love our young forwards learning how to be a pro and an all star on and off the ice from a guy like Iginla. A Hall of Famer.
Plus RW is a big weak spot for us at the current time.
Second choice for me would have been Boumeester, for many of the reasons above. I actually think he would be awesome with Wideman and let Russel bump down to the 3rd pairing. Boumeester could cover Wideman's 5 on 5 mishaps and let Wideman jump into the play frequently.
Third would be Oli Jokinen. Again I like the character he brings to the room. I'd bring him into the 4th line role and move Stajan. Cheaper, as much or more character, shorter term contract, and the experience of having to re-invent his game and his commitment to stay in the NHL. Also a guy who battled his demons early in his career (alcohol) by his own admission. He overcame and persevered.
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