There are intangibles to the acquisition that I don't think have really been touched on.
I think we can all agree acquiring Iginla would ignite 98% of the fanbase. Could you imagine that return to the Saddledome, in the middle of a playoff race? As a young player on the Flames, would that not light the biggest fire in you competitively?
Personally, I see acquiring Iginla being a huge spark to the fanbase down the stretch. And with a team that has under performed at home all season, what a boost that would be in the stretch run in the playoffs for the 'Dome to be bouncing thanks in large part to the return of the best player in franchise history.
Even if we're talking about a glorified cheerleader (which IMO we're not - there is still game left in Iggy before he hangs them up) I fail to see the downside in taking the risk.
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