QOTD: What ex Flame would you prefer was still on the roster?

[calgarygeologist]

I would take Jokinen back. He has struggled since leaving the Flames but I've always liked the guy and his play. He would be a solid third liner (maybe second) on the current Flames team.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by Eric

We're not deep at all on RW. Iginla would obviously be a huge improvement to our club right now. To say anyone that voted Iginla is unintelligent doesn't make any sense. Especially considering the return we got for him.

Never said that at all actually. I just like the general mindset of our fanbase right now.

Iginla had to go -bad return or not. This team would not be where it is with Giordano's leadership and resulting all-world play from being given the responsibility.

[Erick Estrada]

I picked "None" but if I was GM I would pick Bouwmeester. Since I'm not I can't because this place would get insufferable using him as a whipping boy whenever things aren't going right for the Flames.

[Cflames_12.5]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

Never said that at all actually. I just like the general mindset of our fanbase right now.

Iginla had to go -bad return or not. This team would not be where it is with Giordano's leadership and resulting all-world play from being given the responsibility.

I agree Iggy had to go. But if we could add him back right now and not put the pressure of being a captain or even wearing a letter on him. Just have him as a trigger man. He is my choice.

I think Johnny floating sweet passes on to Iggy's stick would be awesome.

[Hanna Sniper]

McGrattan

[Sylvanfan]

I voted none in this poll. But the first guy that comes to my mind is Regehr. I would be willing to offer him a 2 year deal in the offseason to come in and play on the third pairing here and provide some leadership for sure. I think he would be more on board with the current Flames than he was towards the end of his tenure here. No doubt in my mind that there was a rift between how he wanted the team to play and the way Iginla felt they should play, and that was why he more or less was willing to get out of town because he didn't believe in that way.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I voted none in this poll. But the first guy that comes to my mind is Regehr. I would be willing to offer him a 2 year deal in the offseason to come in and play on the third pairing here and provide some leadership for sure. I think he would be more on board with the current Flames than he was towards the end of his tenure here. No doubt in my mind that there was a rift between how he wanted the team to play and the way Iginla felt they should play, and that was why he more or less was willing to get out of town because he didn't believe in that way.

I loved Reggie, he was my favourite Flame but I think after his current contract with LA is up he is likely well and truly done. I really dont want to 'Ference' this whole thing up and bring in an old washed up guy for 'leadership' when the only thing he winds up leading in is 'Goals Against.'

[HelloHockeyFans]

Hasn't been mentioned yet, but I've always wished we kept Brandon Prust. Love the guy's jam. Sutter even traded the guy twice!

[Calgary4LIfe]

By far Bouwmeester from that list. He was GREAT under Hartley. I was a very vocal 'anti-Bouwmeester' poster for the first years he was here, but boy did he turn it around under Hartley. His passing and speed would perfectly fit on the team right now - would make this team an even better team on the transition.

The one thing I didn't like about Bouwmeester was that he was not physical enough - but neither are any of the top 4 for the most part with some exceptions here and there.

Iginla would be next on my list, but the timing wouldn't be right. Both from a contending standpoint, and from a 'culture' standpoint. I don't think Iginla was any sort of a problem in Calgary at all contrary to what some posters here insinuate, but I would prefer this team build up its' own culture and have Iginla join the team as a FA in a support role one day down the line.

Also, while we are on this topic, I would prefer they Flames DO NOT do a 'one day retirement deal' with anyone. I personally feel it has been overdone in the league, and I see little point in doing so any longer. Either Iginla joins for a season (or half season) IF he has the ability to contribute, or just retire or honor him at a special point the season after he retires. It may just be me, but I just don't think those 1 day retirement contracts mean much in terms of "retiring a Flame" if the player's last game on a score sheet was with someone else. It was at least a little different with Fleury as he was attempting a comeback and played in some (meaningless) preseason games, but in my opinion, it doesn't mean much to retire a Flame (or a Sen, or any other team out there) if the player doesn't even have that chance to suit up at all and see game action.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Locke

I loved Reggie, he was my favourite Flame but I think after his current contract with LA is up he is likely well and truly done. I really dont want to 'Ference' this whole thing up and bring in an old washed up guy for 'leadership' when the only thing he winds up leading in is 'Goals Against.'

He has actually played decently for the Kings when healthy. I think he'd be an upgrade on Engelland or Smid. It's not like he's about to turn 40, he'll be 35 this year. But I still think he's got something to offer, and will be willing to play as a 6-7 guy. Young defenceman don't grow on trees and I think he could be a decent brige guy in Calgary while some younger guys come along.

Ference in Edmonton is an issue because they tried to bring a 3rd pairing guy and play him in the top 4 and try to make him something he's never been. Bringing in Regehr to be a low pairing guy and assist in leadership with the Flames would be drastically different in my opinion.

[FanIn80]

I wonder what Monahan and Iggy would be like on the same line.

I would love for Sean to be able to pick up some of Iggy's mean streak. I feel like he's right on the verge of figuring out just how big he really is out there (and still getting bigger). I also think that he'd only need to see Iggy step in for him once or twice before he started just kicking some asses on his own.

Addendum: I'm not entirely sure how Iggy would affect Gio's authority in the room though. I could see young forwards wanting to listen to Jarome instead of Giordano, which is pretty much exactly what would destroy one of the major things this team has right now: chemistry.

[Winsor_Pilates]

If I'm reading this thread correctly, Bouwmeester is being judged on everything he did after being a Flames and given a full pass on any negative impact he had on the team, lack of desire, team mentality, country club atmosphere.

Iginla is not judged for all of the amazing things he did for the Flames and solely takes the blame for any downfalls during that time and all things Bouw gets a pass for?

[Poe969]

In all honesty, if it was just playing style I think I'd want dion back. I think he's actually doing well this year but he just makes too much and he shouldn't be a captain and has a bit of an ego problem (or so it seems). I honestly think that he would do a lot better in a different market.

If it was to have one of the players from the provided list on this team now, I wouldn't have any of them. This team needs young players to grow into their prime, not older players to play out of their prime.

[CSharp]

JBo over Iggy?? Holy crap are you guys serious?!? I'd take Iggy any day andy time. He shouldn't have been traded in the first place! For what the Flames got back, it's only years into the future we'll find out if those acquisitions will ever pan out.

[saillias]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

If I'm reading this thread correctly, Bouwmeester is being judged on everything he did after being a Flames and given a full pass on any negative impact he had on the team, lack of desire, team mentality, country club atmosphere.

Iginla is not judged for all of the amazing things he did for the Flames and solely takes the blame for any downfalls during that time and all things Bouw gets a pass for?

Well for me it's more like, Bouwmeester isn't some awe-inspiring hockey legend like Iginla. Iginla if brought back could be awkward with the growth of the current leadership group. Hell I suspect that could be what happened in Colorado. You have a young captain like Landeskog and suddenly hockey legend Jarome Iginla is here and Avs legend Tanguay is his best bud and line mate.

JBo is just a big minute guy, steady and reliable and could really upgrade our defense right now, and would fit with the style of play perfectly. Bouwmeester worked his ass off here IMO. I always thought he was our best defenseman. If there was a country club he was too shy to be part of it

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by CSharp

JBo over Iggy?? Holy crap are you guys serious?!? I'd take Iggy any day andy time. He shouldn't have been traded in the first place! For what the Flames got back, it's only years into the future we'll find out if those acquisitions will ever pan out.

So which option do you prefer? Losing Iggy for nothing at the deadline or paying him $7M to stay?

Iggy is my favorite player of all time but he needed to go. He is 37 and with his history here and respect everyone has for him he would not have relinquished the room to Gio. The Flames developed an identity as soon as Iggy left.

Bouw is a 31 year old D making $5.4M he would be a nice addition to our top 4

[Machiavelli]

Iggy, for sure.
Gio keeps the C.

There can be multiple leaders on a team.

[Vinny01]

If Ifgy never left Gio would not have the C. If Ifgy co Ed back when his contract is up that is a different story

[GranteedEV]

Right now? No one. Boowmeester would be the best fit but I want to see Flames try some young guys at the #4 and #6 spots beside Russell and Wideman respectively and see where that goes. Remember, our stud forwards won't be ready to do anything significant for another two or three years, by which time Giordano will be on the downswing of his career and Brodie will need to be the #1a guy. Boowmeester would also be declining. and that could lead to some missed playoffs years right in the prime of these guys' careers. I'd much rather get younger on that front.

It's not yet time to bring Iginla back, but I want him back for a season or two to end his career and hopefully even win a cup with us. Well, I want us to win a cup period, but if he's there it would be even that much more special.

For now, I'd like Mikka Kiprusoff on the flames. While he wasn't the best goaltender in the league his last few years, he was still mostly dependable. Those mistakes during the 8 game losing skid really changed the style of play going forward - you don't see our dmen pinch half as much, and that's because they have no confidence in our goaltending in the case of a breakaway. The Flames need to get back to truly playing their system and grow in that system.

The Flame i really want back right now is Ian White though. I think he's a true #4/#5 that's all-around solid and would make a huge difference for this team as a cheap and easily acquired little stop-gap. He's a good skater, great shotblocker, and has a nice little wrister. But everyone thinks I'm crazy.

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

If Ifgy never left Gio would not have the C. If Ifgy co Ed back when his contract is up that is a different story

My brain hurt trying to read this.