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Originally Posted by edslunch
That ship has sailed. But considering no one he was traded for has made an impact yet it might be fair to say the Flames would be better if they had kept him. (Ignoring leadership/deference considerations)
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Iginla needed to go to refresh the culture, something that could have never happened if he stayed. It was time for new leadership and vibe in Calgary, and you can't get that with someone as respected as Iggy hanging around, the young guys and Gio would have never felt like they could take over the leadership culture.
Doesn't change the fact that we still didn't get anything in the trade, and doesn't mean he couldn't fit in at some point down the road. But both sides really needed a fresh start in the Iggy / Flames relationship.