As much as I respect Jarome Iginla, is it time to trade him and rebuild?
The Flames just haven’t been the same since he led then to the Cup finals. — Andy from Winnipeg, Manitoba A: I have to say, Andy, that very thought has crossed my mind the last couple of years. I have tremendous respect for Iginla, both as a person and player, but he will be 33 in July and now has played 1,000-plus games for Calgary without hoisting the Cup. That said, he also has played in 54 postseason games and won’t be adding to that rather modest pile (given his 13 seasons of service) this spring. Keep in mind, however, Big Igg is under contract for three more seasons for a total of $21 million. He is not the kind of guy to ask out (aka ”Do a Heatley”), but I could envision him quietly letting the front office know that he would be open to suggestions about where to spend these next three years. It could be the classic case where an amicable divorce could be better for all concerned. If so, keep an eye on Toronto, especially with the Flames and Leafs already having done big busi
