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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
I don't think that he was someone looking to pad his own stats.
I think he sincerely believed that the team couldn't score enough and that he needed to shoulder that burden. So he focused on a very offense first game at the expense of the team system and 2 way hockey.
He didn't set a good example on the ice for what the coach wanted or even some of his team-mates.
But by no means do I think it was for selfish reasons. I think he was doing it because he thought that's what was required to win.
The Iginla/Regehr disconnect, as the two most important leaders on those teams, is something I'd love to know more about.
They were clearly not on the same page and it damaged the team IMHO.
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This is at least a reasonable analysis of the situation (not that I fully agree) rather than some people wanting to paint Iginla as a selfish player.
However, I do think that pretty much everywhere he's gone since Calgary Iginla has always talked about accepting a role and doing what the team wanted from him. Seemed like it worked out well quite at times too (particularly Boston).
I don't know much about the Regehr/Iginla divide but to me a good coaching staff and management should have been able to iron that out.
I think Iginla gets way too much flack for that team's lack of success. Frankly I've always contended it came down to drafting. Iginla had no young stars coming up the ranks as he carried the team on his shoulders. Gio now has a variety of star teammates that are going to take pressure off him and help elevate the team.