Iginla Destination Discussion

[CroFlames]

Ok so the craziest idea popped into my head yesterday.

What if we crowd funded a billboard downtown that simply states Bring Jarome Home and a big picture of Iggy with his iconic smile to plant that seed and show Brad that a big contingent of fans want this to happen.

I have no idea how much billboard ads cost, but man that would be glorious. I just got a crazy feeling way down deep that reminds me of the Ray Bourque magical run with the Avs.

[iamca]

Value in anyone's contact including the all-time franchise leader in goals, points, etc... is still a major factor.

As with any player including the proverbial whipping boys like Brouwer, Bouwmeester, Wideman, etc... If you are making north of $4.5M and you are not producing, it's tough to stay out of the negative spotlight.

Imagine if Iginla signs with Boston for $3M and gets off to his usual slow start, maybe slower now that he's 40. Fan base is not thrilled, but they are not expecting much from the team overall.

Imagine Iggy signed for an incentive heavy contract and a $1M base with Calgary and he got off to that same slow start.... maybe he is doing a lot of other things for the team to earn his lower tier contract.

As with a lot of things, it's value that would be extremely important.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Ok so the craziest idea popped into my head yesterday.

What if we crowd funded a billboard downtown that simply states Bring Jarome Home and a big picture of Iggy with his iconic smile to plant that seed and show Brad that a big contingent of fans want this to happen.

I have no idea how much billboard ads cost, but man that would be glorious. I just got a crazy feeling way down deep that reminds me of the Ray Bourque magical run with the Avs.

I dearly hope that the organization never makes a hockey decision because the fans want it to happen.
Not sure about the Bourque comparison either - that comparison would have been if Iginla won the cup with another team, not returned home to win it with the Flames.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Expectations around Iginla's production should of course be tempered, but that doesn't mean I would be shocked to see him have a productive season.

I think it all comes down to opportunity. If he (or anyone else) plays well, they will get their looks on the top line or on the PP for a few shifts in a game, or even a stretch of games. What that player does with that opportunity is up to him, and Jarome will be no different. I would expect him to just provide good depth scoring, leadership and some physicality. Solely playing off the 4th line and without any PP time, and I think Iginla pots-in about 10 goals. Playing top line and some PP time? 20 wouldn't surprise me at all. Where Iginla ends up slotting if he comes to Calgary would be entirely up to him in my opinion. Outperform someone else, and Gulutzan will move you up. Perform worse, and Gulutzan moves you down. I think that would be expected and fair.

That's the thing about Calgary. They are relatively weak on the RW. The only guy that isn't moving is Frolik (and even he is not a natural RW'er). Ferland is playing his off-wing. 3rd line RW spot is still very much up for grabs (and I have Lazar as the early favorite there). 4th line has Brouwer's name as a placeholder for now (though I can't imagine Gulutzan will keep him down on the 4th line all year, and like anyone else he will get the opportunity to move up.

If the rumor of Jagr talking to Calgary is true, that makes a lot of sense for someone like Jagr. His time in the NHL is quickly running out. He is at 1914 NHL points. If I was him, getting to 2000 points would be one of my personal goals. I would be looking for the best fit and opportunity possible and balancing that out with salary expectations as well as a chance to win.

Calgary should be one of the better fits for him, as though I love Ferland and do believe he has a 30 goal season in him at his peak, that top line RW spot is still very much up for grabs. If Iginla, or Jagr, or whomever gets signed will at least have the opportunity to be on that line as long as they end up performing. That is something that can't be said for a lot of teams, especially teams that aren't totally rebuilding.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Ok so the craziest idea popped into my head yesterday.

What if we crowd funded a billboard downtown that simply states Bring Jarome Home and a big picture of Iggy with his iconic smile to plant that seed and show Brad that a big contingent of fans want this to happen...

That is kind of creepy, no?

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Jarmoe

[jlh2640]

When is this happening ! I feel like this is sam Bennett's fault it hasn't happened yet.

[Heavy Jack]

Honestly the longer he stays unsigned along with Bennett the more I think Iggy is a Flame.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

Honestly the longer he stays unsigned along with Bennett the more I think Iggy is a Flame.

I've been watching some of AC's videos and everywhere I see Chiasson, I'm envisioning Iginla and it's really hard not to be excited about that.

I hope we get news early in the week that Bennett and Iggy have both signed on the dotted line.

[djsFlames]

So the original rumour posted in here by 'Jerome' was that he would be a Flame by the end of the week right? aka, this weekend. That's looking to have been disproven.

I wonder if he has any updates on that front. Based on what's been shared from people in the know on here, the two sides are talking a bit but I don't know if it's as sure a thing as it was made out to be. The dog days of the offseason sure suck, wish we had a fresh rumor or two. Or an Iginla signing, because that would provide a lot of conversation around here.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

So the original rumour posted in here by 'Jerome' was that he would be a Flame by the end of the week right? aka, this weekend. That's looking to have been disproven.

I wonder if he has any updates on that front. Based on what's been shared from people in the know on here, the two sides are talking a bit but I don't know if it's as sure a thing as it was made out to be. The dog days of the offseason sure suck, wish we had a fresh rumor or two. Or an Iginla signing, because that would provide a lot of conversation around here.

I believe he (Jerome) posted on Friday that Jarome is "really close to signing with Calgary".

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

I believe he (Jerome) posted on Friday that Jarome is "really close to signing with Calgary".

Did not catch that. That's pretty exciting if true.

Thanks.

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Ok so the craziest idea popped into my head yesterday.

What if we crowd funded a billboard downtown that simply states Bring Jarome Home and a big picture of Iggy with his iconic smile to plant that seed and show Brad that a big contingent of fans want this to happen.

I have no idea how much billboard ads cost, but man that would be glorious. I just got a crazy feeling way down deep that reminds me of the Ray Bourque magical run with the Avs.

If a team was run by the wants of its fans that team would rival the grease for the worst team in sports

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Did not catch that. That's pretty exciting if true.

Thanks.

I've refreshed cp probably more times than I should just waiting to see
[Signing] Flames sign Iginla.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Yeah, this is exactly how I remember Fleury's last Flames training camp. He scored a S/O goal in a preseason game, which was a terrific way for the fans to celebrate his legacy at the time, but it was abundantly clear that he didn't have the legs any longer to skate in the NHL.

Originally Posted by Textcritic

That is kind of creepy, no?

I don't think it's creepy, really. Fans express admiration in many ways, autographs, pictures, jerseys. etc. It shouldn't impact the Flames organization and their decision making in any way, but lets everyone know what the fans feel about him and probably gets a little media coverage. I think that's kind of neat. But I wouldn't do it expecting it to change anything.

[The Cobra]

double post.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Wild GM

I dearly hope that the organization never makes a hockey decision because the fans want it to happen.

You and me both.

If the GM starts listening to the fans in the stands, he'll soon be sitting among them.

[curves2000]

Here is a good article and video clip for the Iginla fans. He was out at a golf tournament with Shane Doan for the Kamloops Blazers Jr. Club they both are owners in.

Both players mentioned they are interested in continuing their playing careers but would be content with not playing.

I do see Iginla landing somewhere, he looked rejuvenated, had strong production and appeared to be having fun again during his stint with LA.

http://cfjctoday.com/article/579306/...ir-nhl-futures

[flambers]

Originally Posted by jlh2640

When is this happening ! I feel like this is sam Bennett's fault it hasn't happened yet.

Sorry, but its not happening....

I doubt he has any interest what so ever re-signing with the Flames

Nor would the Flames have interest in him

Just my opinion

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by flambers

Sorry, but its not happening....

I doubt he has any interest what so ever re-signing with the Flames

Nor would the Flames have interest in him

Just my opinion

C'mon man, things have clearly changed.