Will you support Iginla if he gets traded? - Page 7 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

PloKoon · 03-11-2013, 01:54 PM

How could you not support him is the real question.

Phanuthier · 03-11-2013, 01:59 PM

As long as he's not wearing a jersey I hate (Canucks, Oilers, etc)... yes.

JayFlowmeester · 03-11-2013, 02:09 PM

Iggy deserves a cup more than anyone in the league in my mind. Absolutely yes i would cheer for him, if i was him i would want out of here and onto a cup contending team. If he does get traded it will give me something to cheer for for the rest of this season.

KevanGuy · 03-11-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

No. As soon as he is gone, he is just another player playing for another team.

This is how I feel. I voted no. I won't hold it against him if/when he leaves but I also won't cheer him on or support him.

Miniac · 03-11-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Phanuthier

As long as he's not wearing a jersey I hate (Canucks, Oilers, etc)... yes.

That will never happen.

Wronskian · 03-11-2013, 04:24 PM

I'm always looking for additional reasons to watch hockey. No matter where he goes I'll be watching. Secretly hoping for a Kunitz Crosby Iginla line!

undercoverbrother · 03-11-2013, 04:37 PM

Yes he owes the team nothing. He stayed around and carried this team for years, pre-2004, when they sucked, and sucked, and sucked somemore.

Loyal and True · 03-11-2013, 05:32 PM

If Iginla were to offer management that he would accept a trade to Boston or Pittsburgh, and a deal gets done, then I would buy the jerseys immediately. Home and Away.

Very strong chance he could tip the scales in favour of either team to be a cup favourite. And yet he would be needed to make a significant contribution in order to beat the other contenders. Very much comparable to his contributions to Team Canada in past Olympic tournaments.

If he were to be fortunate to win the Cup this spring, then I believe he would re-sign in Calgary. I doubt that anyone in his family intends to move to Pittsburgh or Boston if Iginla already has a cup and a ring.

I also think it would be much more palatable to have him play the remainder of the season in the Eastern Conference so we don't have to see him in another jersey at the saddledome.

But at the end of the day, the thought leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Iginla was robbed in 2004 of a cup and a conn smythe trophy. That Saturday, game 6, was won by Calgary. (He was also robbed of the Hart in 2002, but I digress).

He would then be staying and Calgary, and there would be no "Raymond Bourque" discussion here.

t0rrent98 · 03-11-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Depends where he goes! Can't cheer for SOME teams!

I don't think it matters what teams he plays on, even if you don't like the team he gets traded too, the least you can do is cheer for him. If you are loyal to Iginla I think you should cheer for him no matter what team he plays for.

The Yen Man · 03-11-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by t0rrent98

I don't think it matters what teams he plays on, even if you don't like the team he gets traded too, the least you can do is cheer for him. If you are loyal to Iginla I think you should cheer for him no matter what team he plays for.

I don't think I can ever cheer for the Oilers, Canucks, or Leafs, no matter what player is on that team. And that includes Iginla. Any other team though, and I'd have no problems cheering for him in the playoffs.

Poe969 · 03-11-2013, 05:58 PM

What loyalty do we honestly have to Iggy? I'm serious. I admire him and I think he was great to watch but did you guys get paid or something? Is Iggy sending out cheques to some fans?

I do like him as a player and I know he's a great person and all but other than the money he's been paid (essentially from the fans for the money we spend on the team) I don't know if we "owe" him anything.

Iggy Snipe · 03-11-2013, 06:18 PM

We don't owe any player anything. They owe it to us to play the game hard that we love to watch. Its about entertainment value for our money we spend.

Iginla has given the Flame Fans a lot to cheer about, but he has been paid millions for his talent.

If or any other player is not going to play hard anymore or play the game at a high level, then that player should retire.

I want to see good hockey, and every good hockey player's career has to come to an end eventually.

If Iginla wants to win a cup, then he should try and get moved to a contender. I will cheer for him, but I am a Flames fan in the long run. I hope it works out for both parties, but like I said, the Fans don't owe any player jack.

Stay Golden · 03-11-2013, 06:25 PM

All depends where he goes.
If he was traded to any of the following teams I never have disliked I am not going to start cheering for them just because Iggy is there.

EDM
VAN
NYR
PHI
MON
PHX
NSH
TB
TOR

Geeoff · 03-11-2013, 06:28 PM

I will support Iginla only if he gets traded to a team that has a good chance to win the Stanley Cup. Iginla deserves a cup and it's obvious that he's not winning one in Calgary.

Wolven · 03-11-2013, 06:31 PM

First and foremost, I support Iginla as the captain of the Flames and hope he stays in Calgary. If Iginla wants the trade then I would be more than willing to cheer for him. However, I am disgusted to see people trying to run him out of town. He deserves more respect than that.

Having said all that, if this is going to happen, I would only hope that he goes to Boston. I think his style of play would be a huge boost to the Bruins and give them a great chance to win him the cup. I also like the symmetry of the Bruins pulling off a "Ray Bourque story" for another team's franchise player. The third reason I like the idea of the Bruins is because Weisbrod would give us the inside track on being able to get the best return possible.

If the trade is successful and leads to Iginla winning the cup then the first round pick we get back will be the worst possible first round pick that we can have. Personally, I would rather go for prospects and Weisbrod would have the knowledge of the Bruins system to help pick who we want back. It also helps that the Bruins are pretty rich in talented prospects, thus making them a better trade partner. Target something with two or more of Spooner/Caron/Knight/1st in the package coming back and we would be doing pretty good. Max Sauve would be a good choice as well.

Split98 · 03-11-2013, 08:35 PM

#12 is available on the Penguins... debating buying the jersey now...

HELPNEEDED · 03-11-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Split98

#12 is available on the Penguins... debating buying the jersey now...

Do it you won't regret it.

Vinny01 · 03-11-2013, 08:59 PM

I hope he goes to the team that gives the best offer I just don't want it to be another Canadian team. Boston would be awesome as I still like that team a ton for the 2011 SCF. Pitt seems like a nice fit. Out west LA and Chi would also be nice fits

tendulkar23 · 03-11-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Poe969

What loyalty do we honestly have to Iggy? I'm serious. I admire him and I think he was great to watch but did you guys get paid or something? Is Iggy sending out cheques to some fans?

I do like him as a player and I know he's a great person and all but other than the money he's been paid (essentially from the fans for the money we spend on the team) I don't know if we "owe" him anything.

The question is "will YOU support Iginla if he gets traded", everyone will have their own answer and explanation. We as Flames fans don't have to agree on one answer.

Personally, Iginla sparked my interest in hockey and made the Flames fan that I am today. I was a big NBA and NFL fan as a kid and generally only watched hockey during the playoffs. Iginla changed that for me and that's why he'll always mean a lot to me.

I'll cheer for Iginla up until the moment he retires and I'll cheer the Flames on for as long as I live because of him.

Poe969 · 03-11-2013, 09:21 PM

That's great. Didn't answer my question, but that's great. I'm glad he made you a fellow Flames fan, I just had the question to what we "owe" Iggy. I'm going to cheer for him but not because I "owe" him anything. I've put lots of money into the NHL, the Calgary Flames and to Jarome Iginla (indirectly) and he's entertained me. I don't think I "owe" him anything and I don't think he "owes" me anything.

I'm wondering why people think they "owe" him? Have they never paid any kind of money to watch or support the NHL and feel that they could somehow be in debt to him?