Watching that banner go up there, it suddenly hit me like a truck. He’s really done. There’s no more Iggy.
Obviously he was already done, but when you see a jersey going up to the rafters, it really hits home that he’s now officially transitioned to “franchise lore.” It brings a certain finality to the occasion...
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Maher called every on of Iggy's games....that is just crazy
The Fan 960 should be ashamed of themselves. How awesome would it have been to hear a YEAHH BABYYYYY after Stajan's goal against the Canucks in Game 6.
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My heart broke for him when he started talking about coming to terms with having played his last game in the NHL. It really highlights what winning a Stanley Cup really and truly means to these players. It makes me sad as a fan to think that a great player and person like him, even though he accomplished so much, never got that one last success. But also kudos to him for demonstrating what a humble person he is by realizing that for all the longing for a Stanley Cup win, being able to play in the NHL and have the opportunity to chase that dream was a win and a success in its own way.
Jarome Iginla was the very first (and for a very long time, only) player whose name I had on the back of my jersey. He is easily my favourite player of all time, and it's wonderful to see him recognized and celebrated by this franchise and his peers.
Thank you, Iggy!
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Iginla is an absolute class act and legend.
Really wish the Flames organization would get over whatever the deal is with Fleury. He should have been there. Clearly Theo wishes Iginla nothing but the best (see twitter post). For this celebration in particular .. Lanny and Vernon just didn't cut it for me. Not having Theo, Kipper and Darryl there... felt like it was missing something.
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