If Iginla can still contribute in 2017, then sure why the hell not.
But these days, you need all your dressed players to be able to play a regular shift, when they don't have something to contribute, they stick out like a sore thumb and suddenly that line can no longer be played and you have to shorten your bench. Roster spots are a precious resource, not meant to be for someone retiring on the roster and looking to piggyback their way to a cup. I'm all for bringing in any player that can come in and contribute to a win, but no coach or GM in the right mind would bring in someone just for a feel good story swan song.
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