Iginla on the trade block?

CBC's Elliot Friedman and Erik Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail have both commented on the possibility of the Flames trading Jarome Iginla. Friedman even said that there are some people high up in the Flames organization that would like to see Iginla gone. I for one have no idea what is going on in the Flames organization, but the Flames need commit to a complete rebuild, which I'm not sure they will under Sutter, and cut ties with Iginla. However, in these types of situations teams rarely get equal return (see the Ottawa Senators with Heatley and the Boston Bruins with Thornton).

When I look at this team though, I feel that Iginla just doesnt fit in anymore. He is one of the most competitive, toughest, and talented players in the league, and at age 33, I think he still has a couple good years of hockey left in him. If he does go on the trade block, Sutter needs to assure Flames fans, that he will get solid young talent in return.

In my opinion, the best move for Sutter right now is to start fielding offers and keep the media out of it until there is something to report.

As for where I think he could go, it's hard to say. But I would have to think Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray would make a pitch. As would the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings, and Montreal Canadiens. However, most of these teams would need to move some serious cap space.