Are The Boston Bruins And Jarome Iginla Still A Good Fit For Each Other?

[Dion]

Rumours are that Iginla will be looking for a multi year contract from the Bruins.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I think a 5.5, 6m contract for 2 years is what it is going to be. Move Marchand to another team that could use him.

[CSharp]

Iggy should either go to the Kings or stay with the Bruins. Getting a cup from any given team in the Playoffs is a crapshoot for any team really. Chances are right now, these are the teams to be on: LA Kings, SJ Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, Pittsburg Penguins. LA Kings are gonna win it this year again and probably next year maybe the Ducks and then the Kings again the year after. Pens only have a chance if Bylsma gets replace with a coach who can use more than just Malkin and Crosby.

Montreal Canadians, IMO, got lucky in the series with the Bruins with Price not getting injured in that series and the fact that the Bruins decided not to run those smaller Montreal players. Instead, most of the Bruins' big players let themselves get the run around.

Regardless of what people keep saying about Iggy's speed on the ice, if the guy can score 30+ goals for 12+ consecutive seasons, what more does he have to prove? Gaborik probably won't score more than 30 goals as a Bruin no matter how much faster he can skate as compared to Iggy. Gaborik's scoring now with the Kings is a product of their team play right now after they were down 3-0 in the series with the Sharks. Even Kopitar, Carter, and Richards are producing on that team when they haven't done much prior.

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Having said that, at Iginla's age, you can never really count on reproducing 30 goals and 50+ points. His production could fall off the cliff at any time now. So from Boston's perspective, they might want to look at a younger option to fill the top line and take up that cap space. If Iginla wants to sign for cheap and possibly play less, then I am sure they will try to re-sign him. I just don't think they want to put all their eggs in that basket at this point.

Why do I keep hearing that for the past 6+ years? And every year, he leads the team in scoring with 30+ goals for full seasons?

[minnow]

Has anyone heard if the reported "high ankle sprain" Iginla suffered is true?

[codynw]

Originally Posted by minnow

Has anyone heard if the reported "high ankle sprain" Iginla suffered is true?

Pretty sure it's true. Something happened to him during his incident with Rinaldo. Think he fell awkwardly from the hit.

And until Iginla proves otherwise, I'll always expect him to put up at least 30 goals and 60 points every season.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Why do I keep hearing that for the past 6+ years? And every year, he leads the team in scoring with 30+ goals for full seasons?

And that is probably going to continue until he is 100 years old too I bet.

Sooner or later, all old players break down. I just don't think a team like Boston still in their prime position to win would want to bank on a 37 year old repeating a 30 goal, 50+ point season. Iginla may very well do it, but is it wise to assume he will?

For their top line, I think their first choice will be someone else if Iginla wants the same kind of money. If he signs at discount that would make him viable as a 2nd liner (could still challenge for top line ice time though), then I think the risk is a lot more palatable.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

And that is probably going to continue until he is 100 years old too I bet.

Sooner or later, all old players break down. I just don't think a team like Boston still in their prime position to win would want to bank on a 37 year old repeating a 30 goal, 50+ point season. Iginla may very well do it, but is it wise to assume he will?

For their top line, I think their first choice will be someone else if Iginla wants the same kind of money. If he signs at discount that would make him viable as a 2nd liner (could still challenge for top line ice time though), then I think the risk is a lot more palatable.

It isnt like he is going to drop to a 5 goal a year over night. if he drops too 20-25 next year, I think thats still think thats fine for the Bruins system. They score by committee, not by having 1-2 guys carry the work. I think Marchand is gone, Smith moves up the food chain, and they tweak the lines to balance it out a bit.

I bet Iggy stays.

[Scoreface]

How about Minnesota? They may have soured on Vanek with his play these playoffs and Iginla won't command the term Vanek would want.

I wonder if they are getting close to really contending? Is Backstrom pretty much finished? They do have guys like Granlund, Coyle, Brodin, Neiderreiter, and Haula really coming into their own to add to Parise, Koivu, and Suter. Maybe they're still a piece or two away but it might be enticing enough for Jarome if they can fit him in. Heatley is gone, so that'll help make room.

Just don't see Boston fitting him in with the bonuses carried forward and the guys they have left to sign. Unless they trade a guy like Marchand, which would be for some cap relief/team makeup kind of thing, as he was terrible in the postseason.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Minnesota doesn't have the depth like Boston does. Kings or Bruins should be Iggy's destination next year.

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

I think shadow of himself is too strong of a term. He was after all nominated for the Norris yet again this season. But he's definitely the most important player on the team. As Chara goes, so do the Bruins. He struggled against the Habs with his injury and it certainly affected the team's performance. The key next season will be to keep him fully healthy for a long cup run. He only had 3 shots his last 3 games and that really affected the PP's effectiveness. IMO a healthy Chara pushes them up to at least round 3 and beyond.

I don't see why. He's simply not the same player he was.

[Iggy Snipe]

I dont know why everyone keeps chirping Iginlas speed. He is actually still pretty quick. Wouldn't say fast, but he sure as hell is not slow. I for one watched a crap load of Bruins games this season and thought he was fast a lot of the time. Anyways, I hope he stays with Boston.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I think a 5.5, 6m contract for 2 years is what it is going to be. Move Marchand to another team that could use him.

Marchand, Kelly, and McQuaid would all be deals the Bruins are looking to move this summer.

I would take all 3 if the asking price was not overly high and send back very little salary

[Dion]

Originally Posted by BigTuna

I don't see why. He's simply not the same player he was.

He played with a broken finger in the MTL series.

[Malkin]

I can easily see Iggy bouncing around from team to team and retiring without a cup

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Iggy Snipe

I dont know why everyone keeps chirping Iginlas speed. He is actually still pretty quick. Wouldn't say fast, but he sure as hell is not slow. I for one watched a crap load of Bruins games this season and thought he was fast a lot of the time. Anyways, I hope he stays with Boston.

Speed is relative.
In relation to Lucic and Krejci, Iginla is not slow.

[edn88]

Bruins never deserved Iginla, and certainly don't think they deserve him going forward.

For me, would love to see Iginla on any of the following teams - Flames, Kings, Pens, Habs or Jets (I am sure no on would agree with this, but don't really care).

[strombad]

Originally Posted by edn88

Bruins never deserved Iginla, and certainly don't think they deserve him going forward.

For me, would love to see Iginla on any of the following teams - Flames, Kings, Pens, Habs or Jets (I am sure no on would agree with this, but don't really care).

I know you said you don't care if anyone agrees with you, but the Jets?

Come on man.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by strombad

I know you said you don't care if anyone agrees with you, but the Jets?

Come on man.

No kidding. He may as well come back to the rebuilding Flames if the Jets are an option.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Discounting tip-in goals has to be the dumbest thing I've read in a while. Even empty net goals show the coaches trust him late in tight games.