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Old 07-20-2021, 07:10 PM   #492
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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh View Post
Certainly true for what Feaster got for Iginla. But Kipper did not get moved. He simply retired and did not want to play any longer. This was the deal he wanted when he re-signed. Having said that, I don't believe that franchise players MUST be moved when their peak time is over. There is something to be said for a player that plays his entire career for one team and for the team that allows that to happen.
Agree. I’m not in the camp that wishes any of these guys had been traded earlier in their careers. I’m very glad that all three played vast majority of their careers with the Flames. I think if you look at it, you’ll see it’s rare that franchise icons get moved for a huge return, in any sport.
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