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

[CaptainCrunch]

I'm emotionally torn. I would love to see Iginla win the cup, and the Flames were classy enough to let him pick the deal.

But the return for Iginla is terrible, what is going to be a 30th pick, combined with a 3rd round player and a 5th round player that are not really anything that you build the future around and that we probably won't see in a best case scenario for years.

By being classy and basically letting Iginla make his own deal, they literally let Iginla burn this franchise to the ground on the way out the door. We were hoping that we would get assets that could kick off a rebuild, instead it looks like we got the old hope and prayer. This franchise didn't add anything great or incoming to the prospect base unless that 30th pick yields gold.

I want to see Iginla to win a cup, I think he's a classy guy, but he didn't do any flavors for the Flames today in terms of even leaving us, the fans who have probably spent millions on his jerseys and cheered him every step of the way.

We the fans who lived through the young guns era thought that was bad . . . well children that's going to be a walk in the park compared to what we're going to go through.

I don't know if I have the heart or the patience to live through that level of ineptitude again.

So long Iggy good luck, don't look back.

[JeanLucPicard]

Originally Posted by Thor

This is the best we could do for Iggy?????????

I think we got lucky. Iginla is in his twilight years and his trade wasn't going to get us anything more.
Some at CP don't get that. He isn't a 2004 Iginla.

With that said though, this organization had so many years to be ready for this and they were not prepared. THis team should have been in a position where they did not need to trade iginla because the future leader were already here. This team has nothing at the moment.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Corey Pronman ‏@coreypronman 14m
Seen a lot of Hanowski recently. Good hockey sense, average skill, great shot, skating is an issue. Ok 2L potential. Good PP guy.

Corey Pronman ‏@coreypronman 7m
Agostino is a hard working forward, has good skill, tough, protects puck well but he's small. Average speed. Projects as a 3L forward.

I'm getting colder on this trade...

[spuzzum]

CP: Most users ever online was 2,355, 03-27-2013 at 10:51 PM.
Iggy will finally raise the cup. Good for him, but sad.

[bax]

Bouwmeester to Boston for Koko and their first

[JonDuke]

Man...I just read every post in this thread. Absolutely amazing. I for one am SO happy it's anyone BUT Boston. Win the cup with Crosby, and then come back to retire where you belong.

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Honestly Ari.....does it matter?

This team is in a rebuild and not a one year turnaround type of rebuild.

I have no problem with the return as when a club has 3 teams to negotiate with, the return will always be limited in comparison. I like NCAA players myself if they are the right guys. The 1st was never going to be a great position because of who the 3 teams were.


At this point we have to trust Weisbrod knowing enough about these guys through his scouting years and projects them to starters in the NHL.

Yeah, sure. I'm excited because I have actually watched both guys closely being a big fan of NCAA. I will not trust Weisbrod or anyone as it pertains to any prospects until we start to actually see some quality in that department. Some promising signs maybe, but this is the worst drafting organization in the league and has been for two decades so I have no faith in anyone until they show something.

[MrMastodonFarm]

I bet everyone shows up for Iginla's presser tomorrow

Tanguay might cry

[JazzyFlame]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'm emotionally torn. I would love to see Iginla win the cup, and the Flames were classy enough to let him pick the deal.

But the return for Iginla is terrible, what is going to be a 30th pick, combined with a 3rd round player and a 5th round player that are not really anything that you build the future around and that we probably won't see in a best case scenario for years.

By being classy and basically letting Iginla make his own deal, they literally let Iginla burn this franchise to the ground on the way out the door. We were hoping that we would get assets that could kick off a rebuild, instead it looks like we got the old hope and prayer. This franchise didn't add anything great or incoming to the prospect base unless that 30th pick yields gold.

I want to see Iginla to win a cup, I think he's a classy guy, but he didn't do any flavors for the Flames today in terms of even leaving us, the fans who have probably spent millions on his jerseys and cheered him every step of the way.

We the fans who lived through the young guns era thought that was bad . . . well children that's going to be a walk in the park compared to what we're going to go through.

I don't know if I have the heart or the patience to live through that level of ineptitude again.

So long Iggy good luck, don't look back.

Trade was terrible due to fester backing iggy into a corner and them iggy turning the tables

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by flamesaresmokin

Sure, if they pan out.

Sure, if Joe Morrow pans out.

[MikeN]

Yep been saying it for months. Iggy will be a penguin oh happy day, let in mind the rumors that he picked pits not Boston.

[Muta]

Boston fans:

[StAlbertFlame]

Think Boston regrets the word condtional?

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Baaarrden

On a side note: are the Flames now at the 50 contract limit?

College players do not have NHL contracts. We are now at 48 contacts.

[Sakari]

Morrow, Iggy, Murray, three players to a team that was already supposed to win the cup.. if they don't win it.. wow, will I be pissed.

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by Baaarrden

On a side note: are the Flames now at the 50 contract limit?

No. They are now at 48. Neither prospect acquired has an NHL contract right now and this will be the case for as long as they are in college. Hankowski will be done with his college career as early as this weekend and as late as two weeks from now. Agostino has another year of eligibility which I expect him to fulfill.

[Mike F]

Maybe Feaster was playing it safe and went after guys who would clear waivers if needed?

[Incogneto]

Nilsson --> Neuiwendyk --> Iginla--> 3 young kids.
Large shoes to fill, guys, but it's your destiny to be one of the franchise's all time greats.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Baaarrden

On a side note: are the Flames now at the 50 contract limit?

They're not signed

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Baaarrden

On a side note: are the Flames now at the 50 contract limit?

Nope. 48. Both are NCAA players and cannot have contracts.