We appreciate what he brings, just wouldn't want to spend/give up too much to acquire him. For the right price, considering his age and all, I'd take him any day.
- Orpik44

Well the Jagr comparison is just embarrassing. But anyways, if the Pens want to win another cup they have to strike while the iron is hot. A defensive prospect (given the fact Pit has so many) and a first round pick doesn't seem like a lot to me.

A pick and a prospect isn't that much considering how much Iginla would help. If you wanna win the cup again it's a move you have to make...unless you want to bow out early again this year?
- The-O-G

I'd only consider such a move if we had the guarantee Iginla would re-sign with us for around $4M, for 2-3 years.

Dumoulin+1st and Iginla signed for 3 years at $4M. Deal

I know exactly what iggy brings which is why I personally want him more than any other player especially because of his leadership qualities but I'm not willing to trade a roster player as well as a 1st rounder in a deep draft and probably a roster player
- Genev21

The problem is we don't want the asking price is exactly. I don't think that is a whole lot to ask anyways.

What if the Bruins were willing to do it? Would you rather him go there?

I'd only consider such a move if we had the guarantee Iginla would re-sign with us for around $4M, for 2-3 years.
- Orpik44

Well maybe he would....and I could see it happening, especially if he didn't win it this year with them.

A pick and a prospect isn't that much considering how much Iginla would help. If you wanna win the cup again it's a move you have to make...unless you want to bow out early again this year?
- The-O-G

Stop. Do you know exactly what we need or our perceived weaknesses are? Be honest. I'm not sure Calgary fans know too much about teams out east and what they truly need at the deadline. I think we could use one or two Flames, but not Iggy.

I don't like forking over a first and a top D prospect for strictly a rental either.

The problem is we don't want the asking price is exactly. I don't think that is a whole lot to ask anyways.

What if the Bruins were willing to do it? Would you rather him go there?
- The-O-G

I'd love to see him go to Philly for Couturier+Read.

The problem is we don't want the asking price is exactly. I don't think that is a whole lot to ask anyways.

What if the Bruins were willing to do it? Would you rather him go there?
- The-O-G

It's a lot to give up young assets for an older player who could leave at the end of the season any way and I would still take out offense now over Boston's with iggy and hopefully we adress our defense so that would also be more comforting

We appreciate what he brings, just wouldn't want to spend/give up too much to acquire him. For the right price, considering his age and all, I'd take him any day.
- Orpik44

some people appreciate what he brings, but some disagree whether it would be an overpayment or not.

and whther it is an overpayment would only be able to be determine after we see how far into the playoffs we get... tough call

The problem is we don't want the asking price is exactly. I don't think that is a whole lot to ask anyways.

What if the Bruins were willing to do it? Would you rather him go there?
- The-O-G

The question ... will Boston pay that price? They don't have a good system. I don't see Shero being a cat that will send the goods to Boston just to keep him away from the Bruins.

some people appreciate what he brings, but some disagree whether it would be an overpayment or not.

and whther it is an overpayment would only be able to be determine after we see how far into the playoffs we get... tough call
- ChrisMS

Dumoulin+1st for Iginla signed for 3 years at $4M would be very good.

Dumoulin+1st for Iginla signed for 3 years at $4M would be very good.
- Orpik44

seriously though... even if iggy retired or returned to the flames, would a first and even maata or harrington not be worth a cup... it's assuming a lot, but I'm curious if people would rather hoard those peices or win the cup. no antagonizing intended in this question at all... just curious


edit... question applies to any rental, not just iggy

seriously though... even if iggy retired or returned to the flames, would a first and even maata or harrington not be worth a cup... it's assuming a lot, but I'm curious if people would rather hoard those peices or win the cup. no antagonizing intended in this question at all... just curious
- ChrisMS

I'll always think Cup 1st if we know we have a very good chance of getting it or maximizing our chances doing a trade.

seriously though... even if iggy retired or returned to the flames, would a first and even maata or harrington not be worth a cup... it's assuming a lot, but I'm curious if people would rather hoard those peices or win the cup. no antagonizing intended in this question at all... just curious
- ChrisMS

you are assuming alot. You are assuming that Iggy is the missing piece to the puzzle. Others here believe he isn't. You know my stance.

I hope Calgary continues to give management false hope they will be in the playoffs and Iggy stays.

seriously though... even if iggy retired or returned to the flames, would a first and even maata or harrington not be worth a cup... it's assuming a lot, but I'm curious if people would rather hoard those peices or win the cup. no antagonizing intended in this question at all... just curious


edit... question applies to any rental, not just iggy
- ChrisMS

But wouldn't it be wiser to improve a greater weakness in the defense that could help secure a cup because there doesn't appear to be a problem scoring goals

But wouldn't it be wiser to improve a greater weakness in the defense that could help secure a cup because there doesn't appear to be a problem scoring goals
- Genev21

you are assuming alot. You are assuming that Iggy is the missing piece to the puzzle. Others here believe he isn't. You know my stance.

I hope Calgary continues to give management false hope they will be in the playoffs and Iggy stays.
- Oneonta Penguin

Or he just comes here during the summer as a free agent

you are assuming alot. You are assuming that Iggy is the missing piece to the puzzle. Others here believe he isn't. You know my stance.

I hope Calgary continues to give management false hope they will be in the playoffs and Iggy stays.
- Oneonta Penguin

please see edit

Neither... we are keeping both... we have enough young d to spend cheap on defense, at least for a little while... martin's last contract year is gonna possibly be an issue though...
- ChrisMS

If they have to they will buy Martin out if his contract is an issue im sure. If it keeps one of geno or letang out see ya martin.

Stop. Do you know exactly what we need or our perceived weaknesses are? Be honest. I'm not sure Calgary fans know too much about teams out east and what they truly need at the deadline. I think we could use one or two Flames, but not Iggy.

I don't like forking over a first and a top D prospect for strictly a rental either.
- Oneonta Penguin

Ya I know, you need stay at home D blah blah blah....

If they have to they will buy Martin out if his contract is an issue im sure. If it keeps one of geno or letang out see ya martin.
- SayWhat...NoWay

Martin is playing great but for this kind of dough, if it was a matter of keeping Letang and Geno, I think they would do that too...or just trade him. You can always find a team in need of d-man.

you are assuming alot. You are assuming that Iggy is the missing piece to the puzzle. Others here believe he isn't. You know my stance.

I hope Calgary continues to give management false hope they will be in the playoffs and Iggy stays.
- Oneonta Penguin

And you're telling me I don't know anything about the east?

Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) tweeted at 6:40 PM on Mon, Mar 18, 2013:
No surprise, but Andrej Sustr, 6-foot-8 Univ of Nebraska-Omaha junior dman (UFA), has officially decided to leave school/field NHL offers.

This guy was in the Pens prospect camp this summer, and former teammate of Pens prospects Jason Megna and Josh Archibald.

I want all of the defensemen lol

Ya I know, you need stay at home D blah blah blah....
- The-O-G

Now you're on my wavelength

Ya I know, you need stay at home D blah blah blah....
- The-O-G

your sarcasm tells me you really don't.

Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) tweeted at 6:40 PM on Mon, Mar 18, 2013:
No surprise, but Andrej Sustr, 6-foot-8 Univ of Nebraska-Omaha junior dman (UFA), has officially decided to leave school/field NHL offers.

This guy was in the Pens prospect camp this summer, and former teammate of Pens prospects Jason Megna and Josh Archibald.

I want all of the defensemen lol
- rival22

This kid is a stick! 200 pounds only. No wonder they didn't say his weight.

He improved every year: 9, 17 and 25 points each year.