Seeing a lot of interesting perspectives on the board, good to see a higher degree of reason as opposed to emotion. As I consider all of the comments, I find myself thinking about the trade for Jarome Iginla and ask myself if current leadership would make that deal. My conclusion is no. The Flames are at a different point as that squad was clearly not competitive, so perhaps it was easier for that group to make such a decision.
Knowing what we know now, that was a good deal for both sides, but personally I love it from the Flames perspective. It worked out great, but there was still a high degree of risk in taking Jarome as the primary asset in the deal. The mindset required the team to live with a risk of failure, while only hoping for a significant reward. The current leadership would likely value the present asset over the future, albeit more risky return, which ultimately minimizes the possibility of such an astounding return. Had Jarome Iginla been only an ordinary player, the deal was a fail, but we know that wasn't the case, and that version of the Flames needs to be applauded for living with that risk.
Not saying this would be on the table, but I think a similar scenario in the present would be if say, Buffalo, was offering the 12th pick this year, plus a lesser player, say Tyson Jost, would the Flames jump? To some that may not seem like much, but that's likely a type of future oriented deal that might be on the table at the draft. I would do it unless Lindholm was signed to an extension by that time, but if the current group was determined to move Lindholm by the draft, I believe they would be seeking a greater present return. Time will tell as absent a cup this season, changes are afoot, but I just find the initial Iginla trade as a point of interest in contemplating the current philosophy of ownership/management.
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