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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
No, but why would it? He and Conroy were paired up together for 5 of those 10 years, leaving little opportunity for other centres to become regular linemates. Likewise, Langkow was paired with him for four, until Keenan inexplicably demoted Daymond for Bertuzzi. Tanguay and Iginla were also regular linemates for five years. Cammalleri for three, McAmmond for two, etc. Not a lot of ice time left for other players.
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Did other centres have little opportunity to become his linemates because Conroy was so good or because Iginla didn't have chemistry with anyone else?
If that is the case, why was the popular refrain from Flames fans circa 2003-2012 that the team needs to find a centre for Iginla to play with?