[Trade] Iginla to the Pens for Agostino, Hanowski, 2013 1st

[sureLoss]

Chicago was out of the final list.
Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 4m Iginla's final list had these 3 teams: LA, Boston and Pittsburgh. Kings never felt like they got very far down the path.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Feaster pretty much came right out and told us that Iginla chose to go to Pittsburgh.

What I don't get is that if Iggy gave Feaster a list of 3-4 cities that he'd go to, why does he care what the final deal is? Wouldn't he have gone to any of them?

[topfiverecords]

Hmmm, think Ago to Hano to Janko to Gaudreau!

[agulati]

The ad for the next flames game on 960. Maher exclaims they score. Jarome Iginla..

No more of that. Really sad sad thought

[flylock shox]

Originally Posted by Flabbibulin

I really don't understand the reaction Feaster is getting on the return. It is clear that they only had a few teams to work with as per Iginla's list. Pittsburgh was offering the most of all the teams Iginla was willing waive his NTC for.

What would a "good" GM have done differently? Said "pretty pretty please give us more than that"??

The trouble is probably the low odds the Flames have acquired a future top line player in this deal, let alone a key piece in the franchise moving forward.

However, the more I think about this, the more I think the deal smacks of the Flames working to accommodate Jarome's first option: a trade to Pittsburgh where he can play alongside the best player in the world. And it seems to me the only reason they would do that is that the deal they got was the best they could given the teams they had to work with, or they are doing their best to maintain good relations with Iginla so that he will sign back in Calgary after he wins a cup in Pittsburgh.

Would anyone be too upset with this return if Jarome came back in the summer with a SC ring?

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Table 5

What I don't get is that if Iggy gave Feaster a list of 3-4 cities that he'd go to, why does he care what the final deal is? Wouldn't he have gone to any of them?

3-4 teams to talk to.

Not all would be in a position to take him on.

In the end, Pittsburgh could, probably on the condition that they could not extend him at this point, and he was willing to forgo a contract extension to go to his preferred destination.

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Hmmm, think Ago to Hano to Janko to Gaudreau!

Sounds pretty close to a Lando to Shanko combo and we know that's money in the bank.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Table 5

What I don't get is that if Iggy gave Feaster a list of 3-4 cities that he'd go to, why does he care what the final deal is? Wouldn't he have gone to any of them?

Doesn't sound like it.

Iginla provided the list, Feaster made the deals, and then Iginla made the final call as to where he landed.

[Bunk]

When Aaron Ward mumbled "ummm, Boston sources" in his trade confirmation, you got the feeling it was fata.

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Doesn't sound like it.

Iginla provided the list, Feaster made the deals, and then Iginla made the final call as to where he landed.

Agree. It's not like Iggy was scrutinizing the deals. He gave the team a list of places he would consider. Once the Flames worked out potential deals, then he considered the options and picked the city he'd waive his NTC for. He probably didn't know what was coming back to the Flames.

[Ozy_Flame]

Josh Yoyo, Penguins beat writer: (@JoshYoyo_Trib)

"Recently asked a member of Pens organization to give me top 10 prospects in organization. Neither Agostino nor Hanowsi made the list".


Fantastic.

[Hells Bells]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Feaster pretty much came right out and told us that Iginla chose to go to Pittsburgh.

Their deal wasn't likely the best deal on the table, but it didn't matter in the end.

Perhaps it wasn't the best offer, but it was better than Boston's offer so I'll take it.

[Flamescat]

To the fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins..

[trackercowe]

Not a fan of this trade, but maybe that's all Iginla was worth and we were all overvaluing him, or perhaps he did force the trade? Either way it just seems that this ends up happening in all Flames trade deals. Have we actually won a trade since trading for Kiprusoff? And yes I am aware we were always going to "lose" this trade by dealing the better player, but the same can't honestly be said for the Morrow or Murray trades.

Maybe these college guys will turn out, but at least today they aren't near the top of Pittsburgh's top assets. During all all of our previous trade discussion I doubt one poster even mentioned the names Agostino and Hanowski. Heck you probably could have gone through ten Penguins prospects before you found these guys.

Realistically though I am all for any change, but it better not stop here. Trading Iginla alone might seem like a vast change for this team, but there are still 5-6 players on the roster who should me moved if the Flames want to shake things up going forward.

[joe_mullen]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Josh Yoyo, Penguins beat writer: (@JoshYoyo_Trib)

"Recently asked a member of Pens organization to give me top 10 prospects in organization. Neither Agostino nor Hanowsi made the list".


Fantastic.

the flames like to think of themselves as the smartest guys in the room (see: jankowski, mark). this likely is no exception. that being said, he was gone at the end of the year, so something is better than nothing.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Hells Bells

Perhaps it wasn't the best offer, but it was better than Boston's offer so I'll take it.

We still don't know what Boston's deal actually was.

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

My mistake, I thought they were done college/signed prospects.

Which might be another wrinkle. Both those guys are UFAs if they wait until August. It likely won't be an issue since the vast majority of guys sign with the teams that hold their rights, but it's not out of the question.

[Hair bleach and Vodka]

Getting choked up along with the caller. Rollercoaster of emotions right now for so many ppl.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Josh Yoyo, Penguins beat writer: (@JoshYoyo_Trib)

"Recently asked a member of Pens organization to give me top 10 prospects in organization. Neither Agostino nor Hanowsi made the list".


Fantastic.

Yup, as of right now this feels like we are getting two Paul Byrons caliber prospects from all the reports and Pens fans out there

I hope the Flames scouts prove me wrong.

[pepper24]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Josh Yoyo, Penguins beat writer: (@JoshYoyo_Trib)

"Recently asked a member of Pens organization to give me top 10 prospects in organization. Neither Agostino nor Hanowsi made the list".


Fantastic.

Ouch!