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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Keep in mind Iggy signed with the Avs after they won their division lead by super rookie Nate Mackinnon, with youngsters Matt Duchene, Ryan O'Rielly, and Gabe
Landeskog.
That was the Avs unsustainable year and they let Stastny walk that summer.
Not the best team to sign with but it made a bit of sense at the time
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Exactly. Iginla looked like he was basically pulling the "Hossa". Goes to two teams trying to win a championship but guesses wrong, and then signs for the best 'up and coming' team.
Remember, NYI offered him more money than the Avs. The Avs DID look like a contender in the making, and signing for 3 years was peace of mind for his family at the same time. I thought it was such a logical signing.
And then the Avs crapped the bed.