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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I for one would never offer a 40 year old player a multi year deal, so I'd be shocked if someone did.
And I don't think Iggy expects he'll be on ANY teams 1st line at the age of 40.
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If he is on a 1 year deal, I think he'll be between $4-5M (i.e. typical UFA dollars) for a player of his production, ilk and reputation - somebody is gonna pay. Maybe a young rebuilding team that wants his leadership.
What I guess I'm trying to say is... Iginla is, and always has, gone for market value and looks for stability. I think he's loyal when he's around, but I don't see why he would give the Flames any kind of special discount for a fairytale swan song - he's moved on.
And personally, I just don't think UFA's are worth it - they always get paid very well, unless they are some sort of reclaimation project like Setoguchi. Those dollars are probably better kept for trade deadline acquisitions, and those roster spots I'd rather see what guys like Poirer, Colbourne, Shore et al can do.