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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
We're talking about the best player in Flames' history. I'm one of the few that says the ship has not sailed. Iginla hasn't really lost a beat even with age coming to him. He's still played great hockey for a 37 year old because he isn't captain anymore. He has a veteran presence that every team would love to have, including Calgary.
I don't see what's wrong with signing him to a 1-2 year deal after Colorado's contract is up, especially if he hasn't won that cup yet. Both sides are right, we owe nothing to him and he owes nothing to us. But, he spent most of his career here and would surprisingly still fill a need we need: A right wing powerfoward who can chip 15-25 goals. As a contending team, he'd probably be playing 3rd line minutes.
It's not like they are stripping the 'C' from Giordano and handing it back to Iginla. Iginla would be lucky to have an 'A' on his sweater.
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This is where Resolute's point is, you kind of are. Whether or not you actually take it off his jersey Iginla, through no fault of his own, became bigger than the team.
You dont think he would be a distraction?
As for his ability to chip in, I think thats dubious at best. You're guessing where he'll be at in 2 years and where the Flames will be in two years both in terms of personnel and system.
I agree with Resolute, the Iginla on the Flames as a contributing player are over. That ship has indeed sailed.
If, in two years, management decides that we need Iginla on the team to contribute then they'll have failed in a great many categories.