Jarome is slow... if his shifts are too long. Manage his shifts, and he can keep up with Monahan and Tkachuk just fine. He has always had the hockey smarts to go to the right place anyways. I don't worry about Iginla's footspeed - I hardly think it is a detriment.
It is his shift-lengths that could be a problem, but this is easily mitigated in my opinion. I think Iginla could actually help this team by adding to the overall depth scoring, grit/toughness and leadership. There are bound to be injuries, and I am ok with one of Iginla or Jagr being added to the roster. I think either of them can add to this team.
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