03-01-2017, 12:09 PM
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#261
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: May 2004
Location: NYC
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Jarome 'Suitcase' Iginla
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03-01-2017, 12:10 PM
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#262
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by dino7c
LA isn't the only team in the race
LA
Edmonton
St. Louis
Nashville
Anaheim
All within a few points, they aren't all gonna have great records
92 points (likely less) gets it done
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Indeed! 92 points is very likely 93 is a lock. I see it now.
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03-01-2017, 12:17 PM
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#264
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Franchise Player
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Burrows has 9 goals and 20 points in 55 games, traded for a decent prospect.
Iginla has 8 goals and 18 points in 61 games, traded for a conditional 4th round pick.
Sakic is a terrible GM.
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03-01-2017, 12:17 PM
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#265
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beninho
You do know Iggy was beloved in the dressing room here and has never caused 1 problem in his entire career. I'm sure Avs fans are probably all pissy about him but he's the only one on that team with a backbone. He has an insane work ethic, is a great leader, and from all accounts a very good guy who was class personified during his time here. Ya I reallly don't see how he would have a cancerous effect. You can say you don't want him messing with the chemistry of the team but don't say Iggy would've been disruptive in the locker room. He's a consimate professional who I'm sure would've known his role if traded here.
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I also know that this team was a listless old boys club for a good 3-4 years preceding him getting traded(which, at the time, was about 2+ years after he should have been traded for us to get a suitable return)
They almost immediately turned the corner and became a totally different team since.
Granted, there was a lot of changes that happened at that time, but I truly believe iginla was an addition by subtraction when he was moved. It changed the culture on the team. Its fine to say he could come back and just be a role player, but there is too many potentially negative what ifs(his play on the ice not withstanding) for me to ever think it would be a good idea to bring him back for anything other than a 1 day retirement contract
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03-01-2017, 12:20 PM
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#266
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Franchise Player
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Believe in the snek
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03-01-2017, 12:21 PM
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#267
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 868904
Burrows has 9 goals and 20 points in 55 games, traded for a decent prospect.
Iginla has 8 goals and 18 points in 61 games, traded for a conditional 4th round pick.
Sakic is a terrible GM.
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well Burrows was a terrible deal but they obviously wanted him and have him for 2 seasons after this one now
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03-01-2017, 12:22 PM
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#268
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 868904
Burrows has 9 goals and 20 points in 55 games, traded for a decent prospect.
Iginla has 8 goals and 18 points in 61 games, traded for a conditional 4th round pick.
Sakic is a terrible GM.
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Burrows is 35-years-old, and there were almost certainly no competing offers for Iginla. I agree that Sakic is not a good GM, but this is not an example of his ineptitude.
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03-01-2017, 12:23 PM
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#269
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
Burrows is 35-years-old, and there were almost certainly no competing offers for Iginla. I agree that Sakic is not a good GM, but this is not an example of his ineptitude.
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The whole point of this was just to get rid of Iginla.
Because hes paid too much.
Its pretty simple. Its shedding payroll. Its a layoff.
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03-01-2017, 12:25 PM
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#270
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Franchise Player
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it's not a layoff.
it's sakic treating a hall of fame veteran with respect and moving him to a spot where he has a shot at the playoffs with a team that wants him.
That's worth much more than a 3rd round draft pick.
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03-01-2017, 12:27 PM
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#271
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
it's not a layoff.
it's sakic treating a hall of fame veteran with respect and moving him to a spot where he has a shot at the playoffs with a team that wants him.
That's worth much more than a 3rd round draft pick.
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I'll agree that its the best thing for Iginla other than, you know, 'not signing with Colorado in the first place.'
But its a layoff.
"Sorry man, but our ship is going down. Better luck elsewhere."
The fact that Iginla still has skills and value is a credit to him. The Avs...not so much.
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03-01-2017, 12:30 PM
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#272
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 868904
Burrows has 9 goals and 20 points in 55 games, traded for a decent prospect.
Iginla has 8 goals and 18 points in 61 games, traded for a conditional 4th round pick.
Sakic is a terrible GM.
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Actually that scenario says to me that Ottawa has a terrible GM. Especially with the subsequent resigning. Then the NMC just iced that particular turdcake.
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03-01-2017, 12:31 PM
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#273
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
it's not a layoff.
it's sakic treating a hall of fame veteran with respect and moving him to a spot where he has a shot at the playoffs with a team that wants him.
That's worth much more than a 3rd round draft pick.
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They weren't getting a 3rd anyway
they save some money and might get something=better than nothing
pretty simple
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03-01-2017, 12:31 PM
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#274
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: VanCity
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Sounds like he won't be asking for #12
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03-01-2017, 12:32 PM
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#275
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by genetic_phreek
Sounds like he won't be asking for #12
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Yeah, gonna talk it over with his kids and pick a fun number to wear.
...damn that man and his cancerous traits!
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03-01-2017, 12:34 PM
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#276
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Franchise Player
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It would be a massive d-move to ask for that number from another accomplished vet
I don't really like the player anymore but obviously he wouldn't do that
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03-01-2017, 12:35 PM
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#277
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by activeStick
I agree it sends a strong supportive message to the team, I just don't agree that it's the right thing to do...
..This is a team that needs to move forward and adapt but as seen today and last week, has decided not to.
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"Moving forward" is not a defined prescription. LA is still a very strong and skilled team and they can do significant damage in the playoffs. Yesterday was an indication - they played a very good, solid game. Why not milk it and take advantage of it? The more they can get out of the machine, the better. All NHL teams go through extended slump periods and emerge from them at some point or another after years of sucking. Accelerating the slump is not wise. Investing in repairs could bring a much better results when the structure is still holding up well.
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03-01-2017, 12:37 PM
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#278
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dino7c
LA isn't the only team in the race
LA
Edmonton
St. Louis
Nashville
Anaheim
All within a few points, they aren't all gonna have great records...and the teams that do will be taking points from others
92 points (likely less) gets it done
LA also has 3 wins in their last 10 games
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More importantly is how are the Oilers going to miss the playoffs.
I think 6-10-2 for 90 points should do.
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03-01-2017, 12:41 PM
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#279
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Franchise Player
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Kinda sad Flames didn't get Iggy back, but I think if the Kings make the playoffs, they're gonna go far anyway with or without Iggy. So, I'm hoping the Kings will make the playoffs. Just hope Flames and Kings won't meet in the playoffs.
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03-01-2017, 12:42 PM
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#280
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
There was a heavy degree of cynicism in that post. I disagreed with Iggy's choice to sign in Colorado from Day 1. He took the paycheque and now they're trying to foist it off onto someone else.
Theres no dignity to be found here, now hes just bouncing from team to team.
Its a sad end for a great player.
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There's nothing sad about it. He's playing hockey, it's not that serious.
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