Would you bring Iggy back at the deadline if playoffs bound?

[Calgary4LIfe]

I really do believe that if Iginla was returned, he would quickly turn into a 'whipping boy' where all of the team's ills were scapegoated onto him - whether right or wrong. The biggest Iginla fans (of which I include myself) would really hate to see his career end that way - especially on the team that he was the beloved hero for such a long time.

[troutman]

He can do the one day contract at the end of his career and retire a Flame.

[jlh2640]

I would bring him back but we are far away from being a contender. Iggy needs to play for someone who has a legit shot next year.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I really do believe that if Iginla was returned, he would quickly turn into a 'whipping boy' where all of the team's ills were scapegoated onto him - whether right or wrong. The biggest Iginla fans (of which I include myself) would really hate to see his career end that way - especially on the team that he was the beloved hero for such a long time.

The only fans doing that would have their hopes unrealistically high for a 39 year old and would probably be put in their place, at least on here. And rightfully so.

But I could see a lot of the casual fans hating on him if he were to fizzle due to age and decline. But even a 40 point Iggy would still be better than half the players on the team.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

The only fans doing that would have their hopes unrealistically high for a 39 year old and would probably be put in their place, at least on here. And rightfully so.

But I could see a lot of the casual fans hating on him if he were to fizzle due to age and decline. But even a 40 point Iggy would still be better than half the players on the team.

I think a 40 point Iginla that helps the team win IS an unrealistic expectation.

The majority of his points would come on the PP. Sure, that is helpful. No question.

However, 5 on 5, I think he would hurt the team. He has slowed down. He hasn't been a defensive stalwart for about a decade now when he was arguably the best player in the game, and one of the best 2-way players.

What players on the team would be worse than him? Stajan, Bollig.. Raymond (if he was to somehow make the team next season)...

It would be a different conversation if Iginla became more focused at both ends of the ice now and accepted that he is now a 'supporting player'. I don't think he has yet. -22 this year - I don't want that on the Flames, especially when his points are coming off the PP. I didn't even bother looking, but I bet his quality of competition and Zone starts are probably pretty favorable.

I absolutely love Iginla, and this is exactly why I don't want him to return. He would be a whipping boy because people still think he is better than half the players on the team. He isn't, and it is fading. He is not responsible defensively, he has slowed down a lot and is behind the play a lot, he isn't very physical (outside of the rare fight) and his even-strength goal production is diminishing quickly.

I don't think he can keep up with the top 6 in Calgary. I don't think you can put him on Backlund's line (assuming Backlund's line is the 3rd line next season) and expect him to help shut-down opposing players. The only room for him would be on the 4th line with PP time, and even then I don't think he would make for a very good 'energy player' these days. I just don't see the room, and I don't see Iginla as better than anyone not on the 4th line.

Who is he realistically better than right now on the Flames?

[Salt Water Cowboy #10]

http://https://www.lavoixdelest.ca/s...1cc74fe287e713

Jarome not sure what is going to happen. Had surgery, staying fit. Door isn’t closed but we’ll see

[Flash Walken]

door is closed.

[TheScorpion]

If Jagr's door is closed, Iginla's has already been shredded into mulch.

[CaptainCrunch]

Hell no, I respect Iggy a lot and want to have fond memories of him. Not the slow, ineffective defensively poor player that he was in LA and Colorado.

We tried the retirement home experiment with Jags, that's enough for this decade.

[Beninho]

Bring him here to coach the PP

[Gaskal]

Where the heck would you even put him anyways, there's a lot of people ahead of him that need to get injured before we even have a spot for him in the lineup.

[CaptainYooh]

I was pretty vocal supporter of bringing Iginla over Jagr at the beginning of this season. But not now. Well, at least not to play. Only to retire as a Flame.

[Erick Estrada]

Why not see if Fleury will come out of retirement while we are at it.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by erick estrada

why not see if fleury will come out of retirement while we are at it.

stamp!

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Where the heck would you even put him anyways, there's a lot of people ahead of him that need to get injured before we even have a spot for him in the lineup.

Exactly. Look at this team on the right side right now -- it's weak, but it's not like Iginla would make it any stronger. And this is without Versteeg, who'll be back in a month.

Ferland
Frolik
Brouwer
Hathaway
Mangiapane

I have to think that management would give Klimchuk and Foo their shots before Iginla, too.

[calf]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

If Jagr's door is closed, Iginla's has already been shredded into mulch.

That mean's there's an opening...

[Since1984]

[Flash Walken]

I'd take Scary Gary on this roster.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

I'd take Scary Gary on this roster.

I would much prefer Scary Terry, Bitch

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by Salt Water Cowboy #10

http://https://www.lavoixdelest.ca/s...1cc74fe287e713

Jarome not sure what is going to happen. Had surgery, staying fit. Door isn’t closed but we’ll see

Link doesn't work?

Does it mention Dustin Boyd?