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Originally Posted by Mike F
I don't want to drag any negativity into the Jagr thread, but I do think that Iginla would have been a better signing. As I look at the team's forwards, and particularly the first PP unit, the biggest thing missing is a guy who can power a shot through a goalie from 30 feet. Monahan has great hands, particularly in tight, but he's not blasting one-timer from the half-boards. And while Ferland has a great shot, he's far, far from a proven scorer as a professional.
Don't get me wrong I'm happy that Jagr signed, as an upgrade at RW was desperately needed. But I just don't think that Jagr's immense talents that still remain are an ideal match for the gaps in the Flames offensive toolbox. A guy who can finish from the outside is what the team needed and sadly I think they still do.
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I would counter that Jagr is still effective on the PP despite not bringing the same toolbox as Iggy, and is overall a net positive when 5v5 play is considered.