How's Iginla Playing?

[SuperMatt18]

Think he has looked okay, but not great, and doesn't suddenly look rejuvenated.

In the games I have watched I actually think Morrow looks the best. He looks like a guy that really has stepped up his game post trade and is playing more like that Morrow you hated to play against a few years back.

[Dion]

I've moved on and my focus is now with all the prospects we have playing for us now.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

I still can't wait to see Iggy and Crosby on the same line together, just terrible timing on that injury.

IIRC, when Pittsburgh acquired Iggy the coach said he couldn't see breaking up the Crosby line, so unless things change Iginla will be with Malkin.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

IIRC, when Pittsburgh acquired Iggy the coach said he couldn't see breaking up the Crosby line, so unless things change Iginla will be with Malkin.

The Crosby line got broken up.

[SofaProfessor]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

The Crosby line got broken up.

Yup. Around the same time his face got broken up.

[Samiz]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

The Crosby line got broken up.

Only after Crosby got injured. The Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis was the best line in the NHL at the time of his injury so why would they split them up when they are already doing so well?

[polak]

Looked a lot like Iggy of the Olympics. But he wasn't playing the likes of Norway and co.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Dion

I've moved on and my focus is now with all the prospects we have playing for us now.

Opening up a brand new Iginla thread to post about how you've moved on, is not exactly evidence of having actually moved on.

Iginla has been great in Pittsburgh. He's been huge down low; he and Malkin have been developing some pretty nice chemistry playing behind the net and in the slot. Also, it seems like he's able to generate some pretty good flow regardless of who he plays with there. He's lost both of his linemates to injury, but last game he looked like he didn't miss a beat playing with two new ones.

Also, one can argue that Morrow and Jokinen look good because of how deep Pittsburgh is. When you have Malkin, Iginla and Neal as your second line, there aren't too many teams out there that will be deep enough to defend well against your third and fourth lines.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Samiz

Only after Crosby got injured. The Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis was the best line in the NHL at the time of his injury so why would they split them up when they are already doing so well?

Sure. Nobody said that. Someone said he was with Malkin now, which read as if both lines were intact. But neither line is, so who is to say. Bylsma can't necessarily say the Crosby line is still hot so keep rolling them. That's all.

[Hack&Lube]

On the Pens forums, they have rated their additions and Iginla has usually been 3rd or 4th out of their 4 additions. There are mentions that he is been kind of invisible, etc. but they are expecting him to turn it around in the playoffs.

[The Swedish Flame]

I'm surprised at how little I've actually missed him. I still love the guy (one of my favourite players, ever) and wouldn't mind seeing him win a cup, but I care more about the Flames and our rebuild than Iggy winning a cup.

[cDnStealth]

Originally Posted by The Swedish Flame

I'm surprised at how little I've actually missed him. I still love the guy (one of my favourite players, ever) and wouldn't mind seeing him win a cup, but I care more about the Flames and our rebuild than Iggy winning a cup.

People keep saying this but why can't it be both? Iggy's success this year will have zero impact on the Flames. I can cheer for Iginla to win the cup an still be excited for the Flames. Seriously, how does Iginla winning the cup at all affect the Flames or the rebuild? At least I have a vested interest in the playoffs this year instead of simply cheering for a team to knock Vancouver out.

[The Swedish Flame]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

People keep saying this but why can't it be both? Iggy's success this year will have zero impact on the Flames. I can cheer for Iginla to win the cup an still be excited for the Flames. Seriously, how does Iginla winning the cup at all affect the Flames or the rebuild? At least I have a vested interest in the playoffs this year instead of simply cheering for a team to knock Vancouver out.

Never said that it couldn't be both.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

Seriously, how does Iginla winning the cup at all affect the Flames or the rebuild?

Draft position for the pick we got from Pittsburgh.

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by dino7c

JJ has been their best pickup so far believe it or not

I believe it. Jussi Jokinen always plays great in the first 10-15 games with his new team. Then goes back to the guy that no team wants.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Sure. Nobody said that. Someone said he was with Malkin now, which read as if both lines were intact. But neither line is, so who is to say. Bylsma can't necessarily say the Crosby line is still hot so keep rolling them. That's all.

Come on, I said

when Pittsburgh acquired Iggy the coach said he couldn't see breaking up the Crosby line,

.

Why do you think the coach wouldn't break up the Crosby line?

I was replying to posters saying they couldn't wait for Iginla to be paired with Crosby. I was telling them that it isn't automatic and from what the coach said is probably unlikely.

[Samiz]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Sure. Nobody said that. Someone said he was with Malkin now, which read as if both lines were intact. But neither line is, so who is to say. Bylsma can't necessarily say the Crosby line is still hot so keep rolling them. That's all.

Good point, personally I'd love to see Iggy with Crosby and Kunitz

[cDnStealth]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Draft position for the pick we got from Pittsburgh.

The difference between picking 25th versus 30th overall is negligible.

[Baxter Renegade]

Hes a good/borderline integral piece of a championship team.

Iggy will be "good" until his retirement @ age 40. Hes an amazing passer, and an even better trigger man.

Im very excited for Penguins playoff hockey.

[Enoch Root]

The Tampa-Wpg game is pretty entertaining - lots of good scoring chances but still 1-1