It makes perfect sense to bring in Iginla at the deadline and I'm surprised so many Flames fans are against it.
1) The acquisition cost is unlikely to be high. Given his age and his current level of play, he will not be one of the top rentals at this years deadline. Given the Flames current position in the standings, a low cost rental makes the most sense.
2) The Flames are looking to add a winger that can potentially add some skill but also someone that brings grit. If Iginla can step up his game for one last playoff push and drops the gloves a time or two along the way, he fits both of those criteria.
3) Bringing back Iginla and going on a late season run could get the whole city behind the team again. This is the type of storyline that fans get excited about and the media grabs hold of. From the point of view of the franchise and ownership, there is some additional value potential there that could spark interest the way a run in 2004 did.
4) If Iginla ends up underperforming or being a poor fit, there is very little at risk. He will be done after 20 games and retire as a Flame. The team is still young and has yet to become a real cup contender. The only casualty will be whatever pick/prospect they trade away which will likely be a 3rd round pick or something equivalent.
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