05-26-2013, 11:39 AM
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#101
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by trackercowe
I don't think Iginla ever really took less money to play here. Maybe a small sum at times, but the Flames paid him quite well during his career. Sure he stuck around when the roster sucked, and he should be commended for that, but I don't think the Flames ever truly got massive home town discounts from Iginla.
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You're right... Iginla was always somewhat of a hard bargainer, and was well paid for his services. In addition, the Flames always went out of their way to find someone to play with him during his whole career. Looking back, probably the best player, that would have complimented him, was Savard...and we went and gave him away for a 2nd round draft pick. In summary, I don't think the Flames owe Iginla anything, and vice versa.
Last edited by flamesfever; 05-26-2013 at 12:13 PM.
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05-26-2013, 12:15 PM
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#102
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary, AB
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Bruins sweep! Jagr with the game winner in all 4 games!
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05-26-2013, 12:56 PM
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#103
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada aka Flames Country
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Originally Posted by DAN0383
Bruins sweep! Jagr with the game winner in all 4 games!
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Penguins sweep! Iginla with the game winner in all 4 games!
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05-26-2013, 01:00 PM
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#104
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by trackercowe
I know I'm going to take a lot of heat of this, but am I the only one who's sort of ambivalent as to whether Iginla wins the Cup or not? Not really sure why entirely, but probably because I was not a fan of the Pens prior to the acquiring him: and my allegiances won't change just with them adding
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No you're not the only one. You're one of many posters who say this once per page in every Pittsburgh, Boston or iginla related thread on CP. We get it.
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05-26-2013, 06:05 PM
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#105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flamesfever
You're right... Iginla was always somewhat of a hard bargainer, and was well paid for his services. In addition, the Flames always went out of their way to find someone to play with him during his whole career. Looking back, probably the best player, that would have complimented him, was Savard...and we went and gave him away for a 2nd round draft pick. In summary, I don't think the Flames owe Iginla anything, and vice versa.
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I remember something about his going rate would have been $10mill last contract, I'd call that a hometown discount. I do not agree that the Flames organization went out of their way to find him top people to play with though. If they really did that they wouldn't have failed the way they did, would they? Are they really that inept, over all that time? Anyway, it's over, lets see what the future brings.
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05-26-2013, 06:22 PM
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#106
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by WCW Nitro
Pens in 7 as Jagr scores on his own net in game 7 OT and takes off his jersey to reveal a Penguins jersey.
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Actually, now that I think about it,this is a bit unrealistic. I say instead Iginla scores on his own net in game 7 OT and takes off his jersey to reveal a Bruins jersey and says he has always preferred Boston over Pittsburgh.
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05-26-2013, 06:25 PM
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#107
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shanghai
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minnow
I remember something about his going rate would have been $10mill last contract, I'd call that a hometown discount. I do not agree that the Flames organization went out of their way to find him top people to play with though. If they really did that they wouldn't have failed the way they did, would they? Are they really that inept, over all that time? Anyway, it's over, lets see what the future brings.
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That's what I recall too. Iginla was a truly top player in the league back then and could have had more money than he got from the Flames.
The very idea of the organization going out of it's way to find top players for Iginla to play with is a little silly. What way was the organization trying to go that finding good players for the team was "out of it's way". The organization was doing exactly what served it's own purpose in trying to get good players to play with Iginla. They just couldn't do it well enough to get a cup.
But to get back on topic, I hope to see Iggy crush the Bruins in this series. People saying that goaltending is going to be the difference probably missed the last Pens series where a better goalie than Rask was blown out by the Pens. If the Bruins are going to have a chance it's going to come through their checking game, not from their goalie.
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05-26-2013, 06:25 PM
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#108
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Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by flameswin
No you're not the only one. You're one of many posters who say this once per page in every Pittsburgh, Boston or iginla related thread on CP. We get it.
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Well I see at least once a page posts that want to see Iginla win. I get that as I also hope to see Iggy get a ring but I'm fine with fans that have moved on. There is no right or wrong here and just fan opinion.
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05-26-2013, 06:45 PM
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#109
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Cheering for Boston, think Penguins win in 6.
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05-26-2013, 06:48 PM
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#110
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Well I see at least once a page posts that want to see Iginla win. I get that as I also hope to see Iggy get a ring but I'm fine with fans that have moved on. There is no right or wrong here and just fan opinion.
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flameswin was just answering trackercowe's question.
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05-26-2013, 06:52 PM
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#111
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Well, all that is left is for Iggy to win the cup now. No more impact for the Flames in the East now. So go Pens.
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Sure there is. If the Pens win, we'll pick 29th or 30th. If they lose we'll pick 27th or 28th.
I'll be cheering for Iggy to do well but it's best for us if the Penguins lose.
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05-26-2013, 07:08 PM
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#112
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
flameswin was just answering trackercowe's question.
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In his typical smart ass fashion that wasn't called for.
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05-26-2013, 07:12 PM
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#113
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Sure there is. If the Pens win, we'll pick 29th or 30th. If they lose we'll pick 27th or 28th.
I'll be cheering for Iggy to do well but it's best for us if the Penguins lose.
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I'm not sure there's a significant difference between any of those picks.
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05-26-2013, 07:35 PM
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#114
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
In his typical smart ass fashion that wasn't called for.
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It was justified.
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05-26-2013, 07:42 PM
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#115
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
It was justified.
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It's never justified and it's a problem with some longtime posters here that make this place unfriendly at times.
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05-26-2013, 07:45 PM
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#116
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
It's never justified and it's a problem with some longtime posters here that make this place unfriendly at times.
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I'm friendly to awesome posters, and that's all that matters. Although it is nice to start getting the recognition I deserve as a "longtime poster", and more importantly, a "problem". Thank you, ErickEstrada.
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05-26-2013, 08:11 PM
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#117
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flameswin
I'm friendly to awesome posters, and that's all that matters. Although it is nice to start getting the recognition I deserve as a "longtime poster", and more importantly, a "problem". Thank you, ErickEstrada.
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All that matters is making this place welcome for all posters. What matters to you means nothing if you are hostile to posters that you don't consider 'awesome' because your taste is an acquired one.
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05-26-2013, 08:12 PM
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#118
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Your welcome.
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*You're
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05-26-2013, 08:14 PM
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#119
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flameswin
*You're
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Well done.
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