[Rumour] Iginla considering Kings, Pens, Rangers, or Canucks

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

Who cares. If he signs with a rival then it means he doesn't care about Flame fans.

or it means he cares about his family and possibly his wife wants to live close to home/kelowna

it could mean 1000 different things

[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by mustache ride

I think you have it backwards. Iginla didn't want to go. The team didn't want to trade him. It was the fans that ran him out of town, no one else!

Thats BS. Iggy didnt even wanna talk contract until he saw how the season was gonna unfold- that was no secret. Not him, not Feaster discussed it because they obviously had a side agreement. If the team sucks- trade me. He didn't want to sign any extention until he knew whether or not we were playoff bound or not- don't blame it on fans running him out- we are not stupid as fans, we saw he wasn't re-signing and we knew why and wanted something at least for him rather than loosing him for nothing- I'm sure Jay did too. But this was all Iggy, don't kid yourself- he held all the cards and could of stayed, or tried to secretly save face like he did.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by Sheva #7

Iggy should just come back home to CGY!

No. Just No. We're trying to build a new team identity and having Iggy back would be pointless to that end. Other than a 1 day contract to retire as a Flame, the sun has set on the Iginla era, time for a new outlook.

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

or it means he cares about his family and possibly his wife wants to live close to home/kelowna

it could mean 1000 different things

What's your point? He cares about his family? He's not the only NHLer with a family.

His wife can live in Kelowna, she's a stay at home mom.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Pizza

One thing i dont get about aging elite players looking for a cup...

if Iggy REALLY wanted to win a cup, he should just sign a 1 yr league minimum salary with the Hawks.

Any more than league minimum and he's just fooling everyone that he wants to win

Im pretty sure the NHLPA would not approve of that, as it muddles up contracts of similar players who may not be going down the same road. If Iggy hits 40 and starts to look around at 1.5 it would be feasible, but not now.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Im pretty sure the NHLPA would not approve of that, as it muddles up contracts of similar players who may not be going down the same road. If Iggy hits 40 and starts to look around at 1.5 it would be feasible, but not now.

That logic was sound before linkage, but now if Iggy wants to take league min, that's more money for the rest of the PA membership.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by SebC

That logic was sound before linkage, but now if Iggy wants to take league min, that's more money for the rest of the PA membership.

Unfortunately, sound logic is not one of the PA's strong points. They still feel a need to kick and scream for every dollar on each individual contract. Eight years after the cap came in, they still haven't figured out that they are only arguing among themselves about how to divvy up a guaranteed pie.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

What's your point? He cares about his family? He's not the only NHLer with a family.

His wife can live in Kelowna, she's a stay at home mom.

all I am saying is, if his wife says "all things considered I want to live in this area" and he chooses to do so it doesn't make him evil. Not every NHL'er has a choice of which team he can play for

when given the choice many of them choose to play near family

his family comes before anything he owes to flames fans, and you could say that about any player in the league

[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

all I am saying is, if his wife says "all things considered I want to live in this area" and he chooses to do so it doesn't make him evil. Not every NHL'er has a choice of which team he can play for

when given the choice many of them choose to play near family

his family comes before anything he owes to flames fans, and you could say that about any player in the league

His wife will go where he goes because he pays the bills and has given her a wonderful blessed life where she doesn't have to worry about anything. Most players go to where they are traded to, not where their family lives or where their wife prefers to live. There is of course the odd exception to the rule, and usually these are guys in the twilight of their years who still have some value- but in the end, you still have to make a living and the man might not want to play there. Best to leave perfect living arrangements when the guy retires at 40 or earlier (gasp) Also, his family owes their fortunes to the Flames and their fans.

[Hockey]

I really hope the Canucks don't get Iginla, but it would be kind of hilarious if that happens.

For the record I have been a huge Iginla fan, despite the fact that he played for Calgary. However he would be no good to us anymore

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by Hockey

I really hope the Canucks don't get Iginla, but it would be kind of hilarious if that happens.

For the record I have been a huge Iginla fan, despite the fact that he played for Calgary. However he would be no good to us anymore

For one, he'd insert some class into that pathetic gutless roster. But I agree, hope it doesn't happen.

[calgarywinning]

Jarome could backup Luongo like at the Olympics. Don't worry how many goals you let slide in, I will pass to Crosby to get one mo.... wait i'm not playing for pittsburgh anymore!

[cowtown75]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Cough *Grant Fuhr* Cough

Fuhr didn't even play for the Oil for 10 years at that point by the time he got here. Steve Smith also played here despite that awesome goal he scored on Fuhr but being 6 years seperated from the Oil. Notice that we had Oilers playing here but no Flames playing there ? Fuhr was also a goalie coach here.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Is Vancouver being one of the choices 100% legit, or is it some rumor? Confirmation?

If indeed this is true.. I really hate to say this.. but Crybaby Ryan Smyth showed a bit more class in turning down Calgary for the 'fans' of Edmonton.

It is a business, and Jarome is going to do what is right for himself and his family. Tough to really criticize him for it (though, I question if he wants to win if he goes there - Vancouver is seemingly on a downward trajectory). However, this would indeed put some tarnish on his 'legacy' that he is rumored to care about so much.

I haven't really thought of Jarome as a Flame any longer, as much as I thought I would have. It seems like a kick to the nuts of this organization, however, but it wouldn't bother me that much really. Just a kick to the nuts to this organization if indeed true.

With the way the Canucks like to honor everyone, if he goes there watch his jersey get raised before it happens in Calgary.

Just do everyone (including yourself a favor) and go to LA please.

[nik-]

Whether it's right or wrong for fans to feel that way, if he plays for a rival it tarnishes his legacy as a Flame.

He's obviously free to do whatever he wants, but freedom of choice doesn't imply freedom from backlash.

[flylock shox]

It wouldn't bother me too much for a couple of reasons. First, I moved on surprisingly quickly after he was dealt. Second, he's just not that good anymore and the Canucks would go nowhere with him.

It's still an offensive mental image though...

[jg13]

i think Iggy will end up in NYR or LA he'd play extremely well under both A.V or Daryl

[Phanuthier]

Captain_Obvious's world just blew up

[Loyal and True]

I think he'd like to stay in Pittsburgh but they may not be able to fit him under the cap.

I expect he will land with NYR. 3 yrs x $4.5M Chance for him to win first cup in Manhattan since Messier in 94 would be special.

[Crazy Flamer]

Iginla can chose to sign with whichever team he choses. It's his right.

But so help me God, be forewarned, Iggy! If you sign with the Canucks I will cheer against you just as hard as I cheered for you when you were with the Flames. The monumental feeling of betrayal that would take me over would have me wishing and praying for your every failure. I would petition NOT to have your number raised to the rafters here in Calgary.

I understand that my attitude may seem petty and selfish to some. And I can accept that. This is how strongly I feel about this.