08-26-2017, 11:05 AM
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#1101
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Do you listen to the FAN?
How can a local radio station talk about the need for another winger and list the Jagr's, Vaneks's, Chiasson's, and Stafford's but gloss over the greatest player in franchise history?
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Fan960 spoke about Iginla, basically said it would be a huge distraction
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08-26-2017, 01:58 PM
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#1102
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Retired
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Back in Guelph
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Do you listen to the FAN?
How can a local radio station talk about the need for another winger and list the Jagr's, Vaneks's, Chiasson's, and Stafford's but gloss over the greatest player in franchise history?
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But you think someone from the Flames, had a meeting with the Fan, and told them not to discuss Iginla so that fans don't get excited?
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08-26-2017, 02:22 PM
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#1103
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlamesVan
But you think someone from the Flames, had a meeting with the Fan, and told them not to discuss Iginla so that fans don't get excited?
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A simple phone call from Burke to Kirsh stating they will not pursue Iginla so refrain from the discussion since there is a large portion of the fanbase that are hoping for a reunion.
Francis went from taking about s reunion at the trade deadline to stating it won't happen. The rest of the on air personalities don't discuss him as an option.
I find it weird they never discuss him when he is one of the better fits for what the Flames are looking for.
Outside of a few orange Julius stories in this thread Iginla to the Flames is pretty much never mentioned.
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08-26-2017, 02:29 PM
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#1104
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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I LOVE Iginla, but he's not much of a fit. He's old and slow and would need tremendous sheltering at ES to be a contributor. Jagr's still in incredible shape and has his wheels, for the most part.
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08-26-2017, 02:32 PM
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#1105
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Freeway
I LOVE Iginla, but he's not much of a fit. He's old and slow and would need tremendous sheltering at ES to be a contributor. Jagr's still in incredible shape and has his wheels, for the most part.
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Jagr is slow, let's not muddy the waters here. I'd say with some confidence that in a race, Iginla would beat Jagr without much issue.
Jagr's game remains quite effective despite his lack of speed. His ability to protect the puck and read the play is the key to his game.
I also think Iginla is going to impress people this season by having a bit of a bounce back year.
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08-26-2017, 02:32 PM
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#1106
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Franchise Player
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Iggy has more footspeed than Jagr at this point. Jagr is better at protecting the puck and isn't as susceptible to being hemmed in the defensive zone
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08-26-2017, 02:48 PM
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#1107
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Lifetime Suspension
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Another reason I thought there might be some validity to the Iggy rumours is replacing the toughness we lost with Engelland. Even with the Kings Iggy was a boss out there.
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08-27-2017, 11:48 AM
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#1108
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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I don't think it is so much a case of the Flames would not entertain the possibility as much as I think Iginla wants nothing to do with the Flames anymore.
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08-28-2017, 08:21 AM
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#1109
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
I don't think it is so much a case of the Flames would not entertain the possibility as much as I think Iginla wants nothing to do with the Flames anymore.
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This kind of #### grinds my gears.
Like how the hell could you possibly know this unless Iggy is your brother in law or something.
He is currently UNEMPLOYED and looking for a contract. He has stated he wants to continue playing. If only one team (Flames) offer him a deal, he'll thumb his nose at them because "he wants nothing to do with them"? Give me a break.
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08-28-2017, 08:59 AM
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#1110
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
This kind of #### grinds my gears.
Like how the hell could you possibly know this unless Iggy is your brother in law or something.
He is currently UNEMPLOYED and looking for a contract. He has stated he wants to continue playing. If only one team (Flames) offer him a deal, he'll thumb his nose at them because "he wants nothing to do with them"? Give me a break.
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Can you read? I said "I think", not I have a source. Chill.
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08-28-2017, 10:18 AM
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#1111
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: The Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
Can you read? I said "I think", not I have a source. Chill.
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It's legitimate to ask why you "think" that, though, isn't it?
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08-28-2017, 11:12 AM
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#1112
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
This kind of #### grinds my gears.
Like how the hell could you possibly know this unless Iggy is your brother in law or something.
He is currently UNEMPLOYED and looking for a contract. He has stated he wants to continue playing. If only one team (Flames) offer him a deal, he'll thumb his nose at them because "he wants nothing to do with them"? Give me a break.
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What if he just doesn't want to play in Calgary anymore for personal reasons? That's definitely a reason to 'thumb his nose at them' about. If Calgary is the only team that offers a contract, Iginla doesn't have to take it. i don't think the dude is in dire straits here.
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08-28-2017, 12:28 PM
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#1113
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the2bears
It's legitimate to ask why you "think" that, though, isn't it?
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Well the player did say last season he had no interest in returning according to Burke. Sure, he may have changed his mind since then but it is my feeling that he has walked away from that chapter of his career and really does not want to deal with all the media/hype that would come with a return. I could be wrong, just what I am thinking. The fact that the Flames could do really well from a media/marketing point of view if they were to bring him back and are instead strongly rumoured to be pursuing a different RW vet is also a reason to make me think that maybe Tre already touched base with Iginla's camp and they are still not really interested in returning.
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08-28-2017, 09:10 PM
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#1114
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I think that if Iggy had wanted to play for Calgary, we would have had a deal by now. I don't really think he has interest imo. But I'd love to be wrong and see him in the Flaming C for one more season. Though, does he have any interest in playing for the Olympic team?
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08-31-2017, 10:27 AM
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#1115
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Regina
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So this idea is all but dead I fear. There is no doubt in my mind that the Flames have interest in a veteran RW. Clearly they have spoken to Doan and Jagr agents at some point. I think the cap space after Bennett is the biggest reason, as I've stated previously as to why nothing with Jagr, Doan or Iginla has become even realistic. But clearly they are kicking the tires on a vet and if the money made sense they likely would get serious. Jagr to me has value but iginla makes a wonderful potential story line no matter what the season brings. Yea there could be a circus story involved with that too. But I want it to happen. Just don't think it will at this point but once Bennett signs we'll see. That's if Iginla wants to play at all. Which he said he did but maybe he's close to the same point as Doan now. We'll see.
Last edited by jlh2640; 08-31-2017 at 10:30 AM.
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08-31-2017, 12:55 PM
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#1116
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Stauffer says he is not getting any indications that Iginla to the Oilers is going to happen.
http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/ho...monton-rumours
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08-31-2017, 01:01 PM
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#1117
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Erie
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I really would love to see Iggy play for the Flames again. But, at the same time I feel that it would be a big let down from the way we remember him. I know that in reality he's older, slower, his timing isn't 100%, etc., but, you know, the heart wants to see him in his glory again, going all out for his Flames (and that would happen a few times). I'm really torn.
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08-31-2017, 01:22 PM
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#1118
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Thank the Maker.
I wouldn't want to ever see that happen. Iggy was my childhood hero.
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08-31-2017, 01:47 PM
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#1119
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Jordan!
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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He needs to follow his buddy Doan and hang them up.
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08-31-2017, 02:15 PM
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#1120
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bouw N Arrow
He needs to follow his buddy Doan and hang them up.
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I agree, play in the Olympics and then call it a career.
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