[Rumour] Iginla willing to waive NMC at this years deadline

[mrdonkey]

Would have liked to see more options for the poll. For example, if the Avs were willing to take back Wideman's salary in a straight-up swap, or throw something in for taking on that contract in return for a cheaper player? I think I'd be down with it. Giving up something of value, even as much as a low pick? Nope, not worth it.

For example, something like

"Yes, bring him home!"
"Yes, but only if the team is firmly in a playoff spot at the deadline"
"Yes, but it depends on the acquisition cost"
"No, unless the Avs were to sweeten the deal"
"No, it's time to move on, Iggy is done/not that good anymore"
"No, because it may disrupt the locker room"

Would be a bit more informative than a straight up yes/no. Just MHO.

[CaptainYooh]

I voted "yes". My reasons:

1. Most likely, this is Iginla's last season playing NHL hockey.
2. Also most likely, he will be brought back to retire as a Flame like Regehr.
3. Calgary is not a really serious Cup contender this season, as much as I would have liked to state otherwise.
4. Personally, I would be happy and consider this season successful, if Calgary makes playoffs; ecstatic, if we go 2 rounds deep into the playoffs.
5. If that's the case, why not bring Iginla back to play here and make the last contribution as a player with the team he had spent the most of his playing career?

As a side note, this thread quickly escalated into should we take him or not? Another question is: would Iginla want to finish his career PLAYING here? Everyone kinda assumes that he would want to waive his NMC to play here. I don't think that's a given. He might still try to get in with a more probable contender and give it one more shot for the Cup...

[Huntingwhale]

Kind of a weird poll the way it's worded. Should the club consider bringing him back? Absolutely. Every player in the NHL should be considered, otherwise the GM isn't really doing their job.

I voted yes because I feel I am forced to vote yes. Not because I actually want him back. But because the Flames should do their due diligence and at the very least consider it.

[Jacks]

If we are comfortably in the playoffs, if the cap would work and if he costs next to nothing to acquire then sure. Otherwise no.

Originally Posted by CSharp

The last place Iggy will go is to Montreal. They basically ran Subban out of there even after what he had provided for the city. I can't see any colored player other than a francophone playing there. If Carey Price was as good as he is, they'd probably run him out too.

Does anyone say that anymore?

Spoiler!

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

I voted "yes". My reasons:

1. Most likely, this is Iginla's last season playing NHL hockey.
2. Also most likely, he will be brought back to retire as a Flame like Regehr.
3. Calgary is not a really serious Cup contender this season, as much as I would have liked to state otherwise.
4. Personally, I would be happy and consider this season successful, if Calgary makes playoffs; ecstatic, if we go 2 rounds deep into the playoffs.
5. If that's the case, why not bring Iginla back to play here and make the last contribution as a player with the team he had spent the most of his playing career?

As a side note, this thread quickly escalated into should we take him or not? Another question is: would Iginla want to finish his career PLAYING here? Everyone kinda assumes that he would want to waive his NMC to play here. I don't think that's a given. He might still try to get in with a more probable contender and give it one more shot for the Cup...

A topic such as this presupposes that the player would actually waive for this team. It goes without saying that he has to waive first, but that is not the issue being discussed here.

[Knut]

I said a soft yes. I think there is value at the deadline if the team is in the playoffs. Can play him on PP and in limited minutes otherwise. I think he would be re-energized and then retire after the season.

I highly doubt his play would cost the team in the playoffs too. That being said, if there is a better option out there (eg. Jagr) I think you go that route first.

It would be great to hear Jaaaaarrrrroooommmmeeeee Iggggginnnllaaaaaa !!!! again

[Cali Panthers Fan]

The poll is an easy one to say yes to: "Should the flames consider bringing Iggy back?"

Of course they should at least consider it, it would be stupid to not even entertain the idea, but at the end of the day the ledger of pros vs. cons will probably lean towards the cons.

You watch though, if Iggy heats up and looks like he can score again, I think you'll see people asking to change their no votes to yes votes.

I still think we could use one more pure shooter on this team. We have a lot of really good set up guys, but nobody besides Monahan is exceptional at shooting the puck (maybe Tkachuk). If Iginla can keep up, I'd be ok with acquiring him at the deadline for nothing higher than a 5th round pick.

Just my two cents.

[jemjey]

'MEMBER '04?

I MEMBER.


bring him baaack

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

The poll is an easy one to say yes to: "Should the flames consider bringing Iggy back?"
.

And yet it is pretty close to 50/50
Which is why I kept the answers simple.
Because I think for many folks it isn't something that should even be considered - no matter what the acquisition cost is.

[Looch City]

The work ethic that Iggy brings to the team will be worth it alone.

Bring Iggy home.

[theTrumanShow]

Originally Posted by flamesforcup

On HNIC Friedman said Iginla is wiling to waive his NMC and Colorado will try to accommodate him.

Thought this deserved its own thread.

NO THANKS! Only if he somehow gets dealt for a bad contract....Bollig

[Buff]

Originally Posted by CSharp

The last place Iggy will go is to Montreal. They basically ran Subban out of there even after what he had provided for the city. I can't see any colored player other than a francophone playing there. If Carey Price was as good as he is, they'd probably run him out too.

I'd say bring back Iggy to add size if the Flames are pushing for a playoff run. The last playoff run everyone saw how bad it was against a big team like the Ducks. There's no way Iggy's gonna let opposition players run ANY players on his team.

Colour of skin had nothing to do with Subban being traded out of Montreal. Personality had everything to do with it.

[ComixZone]

Iginla coming home and winning the Stanley Cup is a storybook ending.

Those of you voting no, I just don't know why or when you lost that romantic touch to your fandom. Perhaps it's just the way things are these days. We're all too busy looking at contract status, being conservative for the future of our team, over/undervaluing a player based on a stat line, declining or not...perhaps there's just no room for a bit of romanticized fandom in what has become modern fandom. I'm very much the same, but not when it comes to Iggy. It would be too great of a story.

...Iggy wearing the Flaming C and raising the cup would be absolutely beautiful. I'd cry tears of joy.

Voted yes, and I sincerely hope it happens.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

And yet it is pretty close to 50/50
Which is why I kept the answers simple.
Because I think for many folks it isn't something that should even be considered - no matter what the acquisition cost is.

I didn't take the question that literally.

I mean yes, it can be "considered", but that consideration should take about two seconds longer than it takes to say "nah, we'll pass".

I don't think it should be considered in the sense that there's no sense wasting much time in what IMO is an obviously bad idea. (Unless something really crazy happens, like we get something sweet to take him off their hands.)

[TheScorpion]

Look, folks. Right now, Iginla's on pace for 21 points, playing on a Colorado team with an anemic offense and a terrible defense. They're awful.

Why shouldn't we be able to expect a possible uptick in production on a far better offensive team? That, combined with Iginla's typical slow starts, could allow for Iginla to function (I think) as an ok player. I think we'd be buying low.

Stick Iginla on the Monahan line with Ferland. Make it a line of three big players who can physically dominate the opposition.

Gaudreau - Bennett - Chiasson
Ferland - Monahan - Iginla
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Stajan - Brouwer

Those are four fantastic lines right there. That'd be one of the deepest lineups in the NHL, easily.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Gaudreau - Bennett - Chiasson
Ferland - Monahan - Iginla
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Stajan - Brouwer

I'd swap the Monahan wingers out with the Stajan wingers.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by jemjey

'MEMBER '04?

I MEMBER.


bring him baaack

pepperidge farm remembers

[devo22]

I'm honestly surprised and a bit shocked that so many on here would not only consider, but embrace it. It'd only end in tears.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Look, folks. Right now, Iginla's on pace for 21 points, playing on a Colorado team with an anemic offense and a terrible defense. They're awful.

Why shouldn't we be able to expect a possible uptick in production on a far better offensive team? That, combined with Iginla's typical slow starts, could allow for Iginla to function (I think) as an ok player. I think we'd be buying low.

Stick Iginla on the Monahan line with Ferland. Make it a line of three big players who can physically dominate the opposition.

Gaudreau - Bennett - Chiasson
Ferland - Monahan - Iginla
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Stajan - Brouwer

Those are four fantastic lines right there. That'd be one of the deepest lineups in the NHL, easily.

In my view he is too slow - both in terms of his foot speed and his hockey IQ now. It happens to everyone.
And he was never a good 2 way player.

Nevermind the immense distraction the entire thing could be.

I would love to see them add a veteran winger for the right price. There are better choices.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

I would love to see it happen, but trading for Iggy is not a Treliving type move.