[News] Another slow start for Iginla

[Erick Estrada]

In regards to Iginla's family isn't he getting divorced? In that case I assume he may want to stay closer to Alberta to see his kids.

[iamca]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

He's made $83 million over his career.

Why exactly can't he sign for $1 million if he really wants a cup?

Agreed, $83 million in gross income from NHL teams.

I would remind everyone that this is only his contract money and does not include any of his endorsements. Conservatively you can add another $10 million from endorsements over the entire course of his career so far. I'll bet no one on CP can actually list all of the endorsements that Iggy has done since he became a professional at 18 years old. Advertising and endorsements are not one in the same, so every time Iggy has agreed to lend his name to something he typically has collected a fee or a percentage or both.

Yes and not forgetting Meehan's take, taxes, etc... it's not all free and clear, but no way does Iggy or his extended family need more money. Haven't even conservatively ballparked his investment income at all...

[iamca]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

In regards to Iginla's family isn't he getting divorced? In that case I assume he may want to stay closer to Alberta to see his kids.

I've never heard anything about Iginla getting divorced.

[Azhouse]

I have more issue with him locking in for 3 years as a 37 year old, than I do with the team he went to (although I hate Colorado/ Patty Roy).

[GioforPM]

FWIW, Forbes said that, in his last year with the Flames, he made $750K in endorsements. I'd imagine that was his best year.

http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/1...rsement-money/

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by rexx92

Hindsight is 20/20, Colorado looks like #### right now but they were third in the league in the offseason when he signed.

He didn't sign with the panthers following their fluke season with the top line of versteeg, Weiss and Fleischman. He signed with Colorado. They still have Duchene, landeskog, EJ, Varlamov, and some schlub named MacKinnon.

They took a step back this year. They're going to get better.

[GreenLantern2814]

Another thing, this whole thread feels like keeping tabs on an ex three boyfriends later. And we rebounded with a hotter chick than anyone anticipated. But we've still gotta stalk the old lady and judge her choices.

We broke up with him. his finances are none of your concern.

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

In regards to Iginla's family isn't he getting divorced? In that case I assume he may want to stay closer to Alberta to see his kids.

From the article I was referring to in my previous post:

http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725260

"I’ve heard wonderful things about Colorado being a wonderful family place," Iginla said. "There is minor hockey, minor baseball (youth sports), I heard Colorado has great stuff like that. We are excited that they do have minor hockey, our kids are really into it, but a big part of it is having the family be comfortable and like the destination and enjoy that while being on a team that can contend and have a chance to win.

I don't know if that was anymore than a rumor, but regardless, it doesn't sound like he wants to be closer to Alberta and his kids because of a divorce. It sounds like his kids and family are with him in Denver and that was a big driving force for his decision.

[BigRed]

It makes me sad to think of Iginla out there in a strange place far from home, getting older surrounded by strangers. We can easily eat his cap hit ( and might even need it to make the floor). Would it be so wrong to bring him home? The team culture is so strong now he'd have to find a way to fit into it, not the other way around.

[Tron_fdc]

Jarome Iginla. The new

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by BigRed

It makes me sad to think of Iginla out there in a strange place far from home, getting older surrounded by strangers. We can easily eat his cap hit ( and might even need it to make the floor). Would it be so wrong to bring him home? The team culture is so strong now he'd have to find a way to fit into it, not the other way around.

I agree. If not this season...next season. Would love for him to return home and help make the push for a cup before he retires. Would be one of the greatest NHL moments of all time for gio to hand the cup to iginla at the dome.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

He's made $83 million over his career.

Why exactly can't he sign for $1 million if he really wants a cup?

It's so simple right?

though there is one major stumbling block to leaving 14 million dollars on the table in order to win a cup...

Who is guaranteed to win the cup? I need to know right now, (never mind last July when he had to make a decision) so I can get in on the action and make some money.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by BigRed

It makes me sad to think of Iginla out there in a strange place far from home, getting older surrounded by strangers. We can easily eat his cap hit ( and might even need it to make the floor). Would it be so wrong to bring him home? The team culture is so strong now he'd have to find a way to fit into it, not the other way around.

Until they hang 12 from the rafters in a new building, I don't want to see Iginla in a Flames jersey.
never
ever

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce

Until they hang 12 from the rafters in a new building, I don't want to see Iginla in a Flames jersey.
never
ever

Iggy did a lot of good for our organization and was a great player but aside from the playoff run, I gotta say the Iginla years as a Flames fan was pretty bad. Defensive systems, scoring deficiencies, big slow sluggish players, no cohesiveness, and the locker room was a clique: Iginla's crew vs the rest. I totally agree with you, move forward

[PeteMoss]

Truly dislike the idea of people telling athletes they should take way less than they deserve to go play for a winner.

Sure he's made a boatload of money over his career. He's also used to living a certain lifestyle and in a few years his earnings potential becomes tiny compared to it is now. I doubt he's out buying a new Ferrari every two weeks when he gets a paycheck. He can set-up his family for generations. Why not make the most of it since its highly likely he's going to be the only person in his family tree to ever have the chance to earn money like this.

Athletes are the only people who get this treatment.

[Arya Stark]

Originally Posted by transplant99

It's so simple right?

though there is one major stumbling block to leaving 14 million dollars on the table in order to win a cup...

Who is guaranteed to win the cup? I need to know right now, (never mind last July when he had to make a decision) so I can get in on the action and make some money.

No one said it was simple.

You know there are odds for a reason? Some teams are good, some teams are bad. Colorado's odds of winning the cup are 40 to 1.

Bruins odds? 9 to 1.

I know what team I'd choose if I was 37 and wanting to win a cup.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

I know what team I'd choose if I was 37 and wanting to win a cup.

The one actually offering you a contract?

[Arya Stark]

Originally Posted by getbak

The one actually offering you a contract?

Bruins came right out and said they wanted him but couldn't afford him with the cap. Are you telling me they wouldn't have signed him for $1 million a year?

Just tell it like it is, Iginla chose the big money over a better chance of winning. Nothing to be ashamed about but that's what he did.

[Where ru Chris O'Sullivan]

I'm obviously in the minority here, but I thought Colorado was a great choice. Maybe not for this year, but Mackinnon will only improve.

Anyone not named Chicago or Los Angeles is on the outside, until they prove otherwise. Boston's ship has sailed, he played with Crosby, LA/Chi don't need him. Not sure where else was a more sure bet that would pay and want him.

Taking 1m per is stupid, I also don't like it - honestly wish the league would stop it.

[Mr.Coffee]

I agree, Colorado will be a dominant team in a couple of years. They do however need to get their #### together on the defensive side of the ice.