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Aren't you being a little harsh on Koivu, Lanny? The guy faced down cancer. Then, he returned to prepare himself for playoff action, long before any oncologist would've recommended. It speaks volumes about his character and commitment.
Okay, I'll play the cold insensitive *******. Saku Koivu got over his cancer. Good for him. Doesn't make him any more attractive. That's doesn't increase his trade value either. In fact it drives it further into the toilet IMO. The potential is there for it to return. I'm not going to trade my franchise player for a guy who might just end up being lost for the season because he gets sick again. As harsh as that sounds, its the god's honest truth. I wouldn't touch Koivu with a 100' pole. He's injury prone, doesn't produce like I would expect, and he's had cancer, which could crop up again. Sorry, too many worries with the guy. I don't care if he can do all the characters from the muppet show, character doesn't win you hockey games, players in uniform do.
I don't know much about your source - whether it's reliable or not - but I'm willing to bet that the Flames would want a great deal in return for Jarome Iginla - probably more than the Habs are willing to give up.
Iggy is their captain and best player. He is gritty, hard-working and solid defensively. He's maybe one of the best all-around forwards in the NHL, and to think that the Flames will move him is dubious at best. The Flames, IMO, need a superstar like Iggy to draw fans out to their games. Otherwise they might lose fans. At least, I'd guess that they would.
That said, the Habs do have some interesting things to offer. Guys like Garon, Komarisek, Zednik, Souray or any of the Habs bluechip prospects might get Sutter's interest, but the question is, will the Habs be willing to surrender the players or prospects it would take to get Iginla? Your source claims it to be so, but as I said, I know nothing about the source and it's reliability, so I'll just go on what I know. I know that Gainey has yet to make a significant trade in his tenure with the Habs. I also know that Montreal is off to a solid 6-6 start. I also know that the Habs have many holes in their lineup - a lack of size and grit among both the forwards and defense and a lack of scoring among the forwards being the main ones - that would just be magnified if they gutted their depth to try and get a player like Iginla.
As good as Iggy is (and I'm sure that the Habs would love to have him - heck, who wouldn't?), it sometimes is better to have a team of lesser-known players than a superstar and a bunch of crummy players. Not insulting the Habs, just saying that teams aren't just about the superstars. Every player is important to a team, and depth is perhaps more important than having a superstar. That's why I think that the Habs would not do this, besides the fact that they'd probably consider the asking price to be unreasonable.
And the Flames probably don't want to move their captain and superstar, who is key to selling tickets to games.
It just doesn't add up, although I wouldn't ever rule out the possibility of some sort of a trade happening between these two teams.
They want to trade him cause apparently they wont be able to pay him by the end of the year
They want to trade him cause apparently they wont be able to pay him by the end of the year
Do you have anything to prove that outlandish claim? Considering the money has been budgeted for two years I doubt there is a challenge to pay Iginla's contract, especially with the strengthening dollar.
They want to trade him cause apparently they wont be able to pay him by the end of the year
And Montreal can? Calgary can pay him, mabey move a McAmmond or Gauthier at the trade dead-line if your out of the playoffs to free up space, but with Turek's insurance kicking in soon, Gelinas' pay cut for next season, and Werenka's contract FINALLY expiring, Calgary can afford Iggy, expecially since he's an RFA next summer. But 1 quick question, why could Calgary trade their Captain?
Oh ,you didnt got my point . Moving Iginla for 2D ( no matter how good) and 1F doesnt make sence for CGY at all. I think that If Flames would trade Iginla they would need at least 2/3 of scoring line back ( proven scoring line , Hossa isnt proven)
now:
Komisarek====== Phenauf. Do we need 2 of them in the system???
Zednik - nice player ,but more likely 2nd liner on a good team
Markov -obviously very talanted kid , but again ,would he improve Flames that much.
those are nice players ,but are they adressing Flames neds? and is it worth to gave up Jarome for them?
Flames are set at D for next 10 years ; Phenauf 19 ,Ramholt1 9, Leopold 23 ,Regehr 23, Ferrance 24 ,Montador 24, Commodore 24, Lydman 26 ,Warrener 27 ,Gauthier 27- this is huge pile of D...
Oh ,you didnt got my point . Moving Iginla for 2D ( no matter how good) and 1F doesnt make sence for CGY at all. I think that If Flames would trade Iginla they would need at least 2/3 of scoring line back ( proven scoring line , Hossa isnt proven)
now:
Komisarek====== Phenauf. Do we need 2 of them in the system???
Zednik - nice player ,but more likely 2nd liner on a good team
Markov -obviously very talanted kid , but again ,would he improve Flames that much.
those are nice players ,but are they adressing Flames neds? and is it worth to gave up Jarome for them?
Flames are set at D for next 10 years ; Phenauf 19 ,Ramholt1 9, Leopold 23 ,Regehr 23, Ferrance 24 ,Montador 24, Commodore 24, Lydman 26 ,Warrener 27 ,Gauthier 27- this is huge pile of D...
But after, you can trade Komisarek.....
Gainey isn't going to trade Komi unless he get a HUGE player in return (like Iggy).....
So he we give to you a Komi. Easily you can move him after for a top 6 forward..
Calgary with two forward + a great an offensive D-man + a pick for Iggy, Calgary is a better team..
And for us, we are getting the natural scorer that we wait for so long..
To Calgary: Zednik, Bulis, Markov, 2 x 1er round pick
TO Montreal: Iginla and Robyn Regehr
I think the deal will be nice for both team... Flames get 2 good forwards and 1 defensemen that can score 50 pts soon. Also, they receive 2 firsts round pick in 2004 and 2005
To Calgary: Zednik, Bulis, Markov, 2 x 1er round pick
TO Montreal: Iginla and Robyn Regehr
I think the deal will be nice for both team... Flames get 2 good forwards and 1 defensemen that can score 50 pts soon. Also, they receive 2 firsts round pick in 2004 and 2005
Noch chance on you getting Robyn he our best d man Sutter locked him for five years not a prayer on getting him.
To Calgary: Zednik, Bulis, Markov, 2 x 1er round pick
TO Montreal: Iginla and Robyn Regehr
I think the deal will be nice for both team... Flames get 2 good forwards and 1 defensemen that can score 50 pts soon. Also, they receive 2 firsts round pick in 2004 and 2005
Yeah, trade looks great if you are a Habs fan.
Iginla is head and shoulders better than Zednik.
Regehr and Markov could equate each other out. Bulis is just a throw in who won't balance out the deal, and the draft picks don't help the Flames now.
I would think the Flames could use Garon. Add in Zednik who is the best wing the Habs have to offer.
Since the Flames would be dealing the best player in this trade, they could also command a decent youngster in the deal as well such as Ribiero or Hossa and maybe perhaps one of the Habs top youngsters... Perezhogin or Kastitsyn.
Garon, Zednik, Ribiero or Hossa and Perezhogin or Kastitsyn
for
Iginla
That seems an awful lot to give up but I would think that is how much the Flames value Iginla who is the team leader and their force on offense.
The Flames also take a gamble in hoping that Garon could succeed Turek as the #1 netminder. Zednik will fill in for Iginla's scoring (although will not match up to it).
Ribiero or Hossa balance out the trade, as you have to sweeten the pot to acquire a Jarome Iginla and the Flames could use the added youth.
Adding one of Perezhogin or Kastitsyn, who aren't NHL ready, is even more insentive to convince the Flames to move Iginla.
Maybe the Flames will have to add other assets to the deal, but I would think something along those lines is the most suitable and sensible move. It's a win-win situation for both parties as the Habs finally acquire a sniper to play with Koivu who could score 40-50+ goals.
They will still end up keeping one of Ribiero or Hossa or Perezhogin or Kastitsyn, and they still retain their two gems on the blueline, Komisarek and Hainsey. Not to mention they also have Balej, Plekanek, Higgins who are nice prospects and a couple of other youngsters on the team with Ward and Ryder.
I'm not a fan of the Habs or Flames... so you can't blame me for taking sides! Bwahahahahaha!
