I said at the start of the year when this topic was brought up that it would be a ridiculous idea and moves made just out of sentimentality are not smart ones. Many things would have needed to line up for this to make legitimate sense.
1. Colorado would have to be terrible - check
2. Calgary would need to be in a serious playoff push - check
3. Iginla would have to be having a down season personally to limit acquisition cost - check
4. Iginla would have to be willing to waive NMC - check (from what we hear)
Now that those factors are in play, it's not such an outlandish idea anymore. However, we still have to remove the "Iggy" factor from the equation. Every possible upgrade to the team must be looked at, and if the Flames find themselves in need of a 39 year old winger with 8 goals and can't get a better/cheaper (value wise) upgrade, then this might actually make sense and I wouldn't be upset about the team making this trade for sentimental reasons.
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