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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
You can't bring in possibly the face of the franchise's history and a former longtime captain and pretend nothing will change or that it wouldn't change the dynamic of the team, especially in the dressing room. That's a big elephant in the room. Love the guy, had an awesome career in Calgary, but that ship has long sailed. This team is finally on the right track, let's not bring back sentimental favorites for the heck of it. Let's continue on the path we're on.
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I would argue it's not for the heck of it. I'd bring him back for the 10 or 20 goals he's likely to pot, and for the young guys he will most likely stick up for and protect in scrums around the net. He'll bring grit, PP specialist, and leadership, much like Malholtra was brought in as a specialist for the Canucks' run.
I think that Iggy has been in the business long enough to know that things can never be the same twice. If he signs, it will be just as though another vet has signed on for a playoff run. It will have special meaning for the fans, but not the players. This is Gio's team, and Iggy would respect that and the young players of today won't magically abandon Gio and his leadership and become Iggy followers.