Should Treliving Acquire Iginla by Mar 1?

[Calgary4LIfe]

I would imagine that Iginla is on the radar. According to Friedman, Treliving is looking for a player with skill and grit. He may not be the 1st or 2nd choice to fit that spot, but I would imagine the Flames have probably been looking at him in addition to whomever else fits the criteria. Maybe they did and crossed him off the list, or maybe they are following-up with guys they have higher on that list.

It is hard to deny that the Flames have a hole in the lineup that Iginla MAY be able to fit better than what they currently have. Either way, it is a hole on the RW, it is a hole in a RHS with PP ability, it is a hole in the general lineup of grittiness (though Iginla isn't more physical than Brouwer or Chiasson, he will stand up for his teammates effectively) and teams are always wanting to add some experience and leadership on a team. It is difficult to deny that Iginla fits at least some of those holes, but it is certainly possible that the Flames are able to acquire someone who fits those holes even better.

One thing I thought of today was how Iginla was known for putting his team on his back and carry them kicking and screaming beyond what they should have been. Iginla on the team today would be the one being carried by the team. Not as lousy as it sounds, as there is a decent rallying cry around getting someone like him a cup. I personally do not think it would be a negative distraction.

One also has to remember that Iginla is an underrated playmaker. That helps too, especially when considering that Chiasson and Brouwer aren't very good at playmaking. If the price is a mid-pick (4th or lower), and there isn't a better fit available that makes sense long-term for the Flames, then I would be comfortable with Iginla returning.

[Flashpoint]

Honor the past.

Don't live in it.

-Darryl Sutter

[Savvy27]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I spoke with someone in the Flames organization today and my gut feeling is that Iginla coming back is highly unlikely. Probably no more moves will be made unless they can dump Wideman.

This makes me wonder about how tight of a cap Treliving and the rest of the Flames brain trust would be keeping on any discussions about bringing Iginla back. Treliving strikes me as a guy who would limit the number of people aware of any items that would explode in the media to a very small circle until the deal was done.

I have no idea whether there is any interest at all, but I wonder how many people in the Flames organization would even know about it if there was. By the way, thanks for sharing... I always like when people pass along tidbits like this.

[curves2000]

I would be in favor of it but that's cause I am a massive Iginla fan, love the guy and would love for him to finish his career in Calgary in a positive way.

I am of the opinion that Iginla does have MORE to give to a team in a playoff race, Flames or anybody else. If you look at his production even last year, it was strong. This year every single thing has gone wrong in Colorado for everybody and it can't be a good environment for a player who desperately wants to win.

My prediction is that Iginla goes to a team that is close to his current home in Denver and has the ability and desire to sign him for a 1 year deal next year. I just don't see him going elsewhere as a rental and than somewhere else come October. One of the reasons why he signed in Colorado is he wanted a long term deal and somewhere with a solid minor hockey organization for his children all while playing for a young and talented team.

No matter what happens I really hope it isn't the last season for Iginla. Where he is in terms of goals, points, games played etc, if he came back for another season he would be climbing the historical ladder significantly with even some modest production.

In my opinion, truly a special player and I hope it works out for him.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

So more yes respondent than no huh.

Wow are we sentimental or what.

Should we bring back Darryl to? Conny and Gelly are here they can come out of retirement....Sarich still lives here , Warrener is on the fan , ahhhh....I have great memories of Jarome and always perk up when I hear a name from that 04 roster .

We should just keep the memories and not wish for more. Watching Iggy turn into a soft perimeter player or 1 trick pony as Wilson once called him doesn't make me want him back .

Now if we were talking about Jagr I'd be singing a different tune. 45 and still amazing IMO...

If Jagr were playing on the Avs he'd probably have a very similar stat line to Iginla...possibly worse. That team is a tire fire, and Jagr is playing with Barkov and Huberdeau on a substantially better team.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

This makes me wonder about how tight of a cap Treliving and the rest of the Flames brain trust would be keeping on any discussions about bringing Iginla back. Treliving strikes me as a guy who would limit the number of people aware of any items that would explode in the media to a very small circle until the deal was done.

I have no idea whether there is any interest at all, but I wonder how many people in the Flames organization would even know about it if there was. By the way, thanks for sharing... I always like when people pass along tidbits like this.

I agree with everything in this post. I imagine the only people within the Flames organization that would have the foggiest clue would be Tre, Burke, ownership, and possibly GG on whom they are considering at the deadline.

[Bourque's Twin]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Iggy isn't coming back but the Flames will do something IMO

Who did you speak to a janitor? The people who actually make those decisions don't just tell randoms what their plans are

I'll PM Bingo who my source is. He can tell you if it's legitimate or not.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I'll PM Bingo who my source is. He can tell you if it's legitimate or not.

Honestly it doesn't matter...even if it's Brad himself

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

This makes me wonder about how tight of a cap Treliving and the rest of the Flames brain trust would be keeping on any discussions about bringing Iginla back. Treliving strikes me as a guy who would limit the number of people aware of any items that would explode in the media to a very small circle until the deal was done.

I have no idea whether there is any interest at all, but I wonder how many people in the Flames organization would even know about it if there was. By the way, thanks for sharing... I always like when people pass along tidbits like this.

I think you just have to look at the Hamilton trade to see how tight Treliving keeps his info.

Rumours were floating around all morning about the teams who were talking to the Bruins and what they were offering, and there was no mention of the Flames. Then, about 5 minutes before the trade call started, McKenzie and Friedman both tweet out that they hear Calgary is making a late push. That was quickly followed by confirmation that the deal was done.

According to what Conroy and Treliving said after the fact, the deal was done the night before and the media was speculating all morning about nothing.

[GoJetsGo]

Chiasson out Iggy in = win.

[BurningSteel]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Honor the past.

Don't live in it.

-Darryl Sutter

Honor the past. Live in it.

- Calgarypuck

[jayswin]

Hundreds of posters. Many different opinions.

- Calgarypuck

[calgarygeologist]

Bring back Iggy and Hudler for the playoff run!

[Parallex]

I'd be cool with it provided that two things occur...

1: The price the Flames pay reflects who Iginla is (not who he was),
2: The coaching staff knows to use Iginla as he is (not as he was),

... basically there would have to be acknowledgement in the organization from top to bottom that he's a depth piece now. Put him on a line with Versteeg and Bennett, give him PP2 time but do not count on him to do any heavy lifting. Not that it matters... if we can't move Wideman then we can't afford him anyways.

[Corral]

If we are living in the past, i'd sign Fleury before Iginla to add some grit and spark on the RW.

[GreenLantern]

Yes I agree, we should bring back Sutter.

[Calgary4LIfe]

It will not surprise me if Wideman gets traded (and I think he has been if I am inferring what Leslie says is correct, and that Leslie actually knows something), that the Flames will immediately announce a trade involving Iginla.

Whatever we get for Wideman goes to Iginla's acquisition - which won't be much. With Stone and some more depth on D (Bartkowski added to Jokipakka, Kulak, Wotherspoon), I think this trade becomes essentially a lateral one. I would have said it was a downgrade a few weeks ago, as depth defencemen are more important than depth forwards in the playoffs, but now I think it is irrelevant. Now it is depth defencemen vs addressing a need for more grit.

Makes sense for me (and no, I do not think for an instant Colorado trades Iginla for Wideman - Wideman goes somewhere else for something, and the Flames send out that something - or rough equivalent - for Iginla).

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Honor the past.

Don't live in it.

-Darryl Sutter

Bringing in Iggy wouldn't be living in the past. At least on the part of the organization. I'm pretty sure they're smart enough to know that if they were to bring him in they know that he isn't their #1 RW who drives the team. I think management and coaches would know that he is a support player at this point in his career.

Fans may be living in the past.

Would I want them to bring him back? Yes. Why? Well, I think he can fill a need on the bottom lines and maybe a good piece on the 2nd PP unit. With or without a letter, he'd still be a good leader, even if it is for a short time... and part of me would love to see him close out his career wearing a Flames uniform for his last game. Part of me is being realistic, the other part wants the feel good story.

[foshizzle11]

I really just don't see it happening. Sure put him on the 4th line and let him see some PP time with his shot but can he honestly keep up with any of our top 3 lines? I don't think management want him coming into the dressing room and messing with the mojo. Do the Dougie photobombs end because they are childish when Iggy shows up? I don't know. If we can add a piece that brings what Iggy can and will be a part of the future, you do that first.

[jlh2640]

I want him back, because he is an upgrade on every RW we have not named Frolik this year. He also deserves something if another contendor doesnt pick him up and him retiring as a Flame potentially is the next best thing for him personally