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Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
Online sales for J.Jill are growing and hit $228 million for the 12 months ended Oct. 29.
Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
Online sales for J.Jill are growing and hit $228 million for the 12 months ended Oct. 29.
Sycamore Partners buys The Limited for $26.75 million
The apparel chain filed for bankruptcy in January and closed its e-commerce site and stores.
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After Christmas last year, when millions of U.S. consumers tore the wrapping paper off of new tablet computers, tablet traffic to the e-commerce site of Harry and David Holdings Inc. spiked—and has grown significantly and consistently ever since, says Sue Eagan, director of mobile and tablet e-commerce at the gifts retailer known for its fresh fruit. Tablet traffic, 90% of which is on Apple Inc. iPads, is double that of last year, and the growth trend is continuing, Eagan says.
In response to this onslaught of tablet shoppers, and to research that showed tablet shoppers are a highly lucrative group, Harry and David has launched a site specially optimized for viewing on tablet devices. It created the site with mobile commerce and social commerce technology vendor Skava.
"The desktop site worked fine on tablets overall but it really wasn't optimized for how consumers interact with their tablets," Eagan explains. "It wasn't touchscreen-optimized; there was no touch and swipe. There were opportunities to better leverage our imagery; our customers really enjoy the photography, we put a lot into it and it resonates with them. There were some quick-hit things in usability that needed to be addressed to allow for fingers to do things without the precision click of a mouse. We had to look out for hover events that aren't supported on a touchscreen device."
A new addition for the tablets site is social sign-in, the ability for a consumer to use her social network credentials to sign in to her Harry and David account. "We implemented social sign-in because we know tablet users are high social media users, so there was a strong use-case there for social sign-in to make signing in easier," Eagan says.
Skava was charged with bringing a couple of design concepts for the tablet site to Harry and David for review. The e-commerce team at the retailer and a dedicated team at Skava collaborated from there.
"They did the first designs, and they were great," Eagan says. "We had some ideas of what we thought we wanted to do, but we had seen that Skava had done some great work in the mobile space so we wanted to see what they would bring to the table. They brought us a couple of concepts and we collaborated on addressing those. It worked really well."
The site has been live for three weeks and Eagan already is happy with what she's seeing.
"Right away we saw noticeable differences in the engagement metrics: the bounce rate decreased, page views per visit increased," she says. "Post-season we will do a deep dive into the analytics."
She will be looking most closely at conversion rate, engagement metrics, cart abandonment and revenue per visitor to gauge the return on her mobile commerce investment, which she declines to reveal.
"It is very important to have a tablet-optimized site," Eagan says. "Tablet customers are a high-value customer segment. Plus, customers' interactions with a brand on whatever device have an impact on their propensity to purchase via any channel, so even if it's not the channel they intended to purchase on, the brand experience needs to be great regardless of the device they are on. Consumers quickly adopt all these new devices and they don't stop to think that it might take something for the brand to give them an optimal experience there. The expectations are the experience will be as quick as they are."
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Web of Intrigue: New Spider Species Spotted on Fort Pierre National Grassland
When a new species is discovered on the planet, people usually imagine a discovery process that is dangerous and remote in location. However, one scientist didn't have to venture far from home to learn about a few new discoveries that has the science community spinning about a native grassland ecosystem in South Dakota.
Arachnid hunter Brian Patrick, an assistant professor of biology at Dakota Wesleyan University, is looking for creatures that are usually overlooked in the grasslands, and his work is making a mark in the scientific world. With help from partners like the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks and the University of South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, Patrick works with the Nebraska National Forest to conduct research on arachnids on the Fort Pierre National Grassland. Read more »

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Editor's Note, October 2013: For current information about benefits under the Affordable Care Act, visit Your Guide to the Health Care Law. To receive a personalized report about how the health care law can help you and your family, use the AARP Health Law Answers Tool. To shop for health insurance through the health insurance marketplace, visit HealthCare.gov.
The Affordable Care Act — also referred to as the health care law or "Obamacare" — was signed into law on March 23, 2010.
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law. And starting this October, people who have been denied coverage because of a pre-existing health condition, or haven't been to afford the high costs of individually purchased insurance, will be able to sign up for lower-priced group plans. These policies, and other protections in the law, will go into effect on January 1, 2014.
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Here's your at-a-glance guide to the provisions and benefits available now, as well as some still to come.
Benefits in Effect Now
Expanded coverage for preventive care and screenings
People who have Medicare Part B as well as those covered by many individual and employer-sponsored health plans are eligible for free — i.e., no deductibles or copayments — preventive and wellness benefits, such as annual health exams, immunizations, mammograms and other screenings for diseases including diabetes and certain cancers. For instance, Medicare Part B enrollees can have a free wellness visit with their doctor every year. (See "What You Need to Know About the New, Free Medicare Checkup.") People with other types of insurance can ask their insurance company or physician about the free preventive services now available to them.
New options for people with pre-existing conditions
Soon after passage of the law, adults whom private insurers considered to be "high-risk" and uninsurable due to prior or current health problems — and who had been uninsured for at least six months — were able to buy temporary insurance through the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). More than 100,000 people enrolled in the program. Starting on January 1, 2014, all Americans will be eligible to purchase affordable insurance regardless of their health status or pre-existing medical conditions.
Lowered costs for people in the Medicare Part D "Doughnut Hole"
People with Medicare Part D who fall into the prescription drug coverage gap receive a 52.5 percent discount on most brand-name prescriptions and biologic drugs, as well as a discount on generic drugs. For 2013, the generic drug discount is 21 percent. (To learn more, see the Ms. Medicare columns "Paying Less for Drugs in the Doughnut Hole" and "Can a Drug Cost You Less in the Doughnut Hole?") Since the law's enactment, more than 6.1 million people with Medicare have saved $5.7 billion on prescription drugs. In 2012, Part D enrollees who reached the gap saved an average of $706 a year in their prescription costs.
Greater consumer protections against insurance cancellations
A common practice among insurers seeking to deny payments for costly medical care has been to re-examine customers' initial applications and cancel or "rescind" policies. Now, due to the health care law, as long as you pay your premiums, your health insurance is guaranteed. The health care law prohibits insurers from rescinding coverage because of unintentional mistakes or minor omissions on an application.
An end to lifetime limits on health insurance coverage
Insurers can no longer limit how much they will pay out in essential medical services over a person's lifetime. This benefit is now automatically in effect on all insurance policies.
Higher annual limits on health insurance coverage
Most insurance plans must now cover medical expenses up to at least $1.25 million per year. (See page 3 for more about annual coverage limits).
Expanded coverage for adult children up to age 26
Young adults who don't have access to an employer health plan can now stay on a parent's health insurance policy until they turn 26, even if they are married or don't live at home. Previously, most insurance plans kicked young adults off family policies when they turned 18 or, if the young adult was in college, soon after graduation.
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CHI Ionic Color Protector Leave-In Treatment Masque protects your hair from the elements that can damage your color. This unique weightless formula with UV filters lightly shields each strand for broad range color protection while giving hair body and shine.
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After shampooing with CHI Ionic Color Protecting Shampoo, apply desired amount of CHI Ionic Color Protector Leave-in Treatment Masque System 3. Do not rinse out. Style as usual.
CHI is known for it's innovative technology - making it one of the most trusted flat iron manufacturers. CHI offers the complete package with hair care products for thermal protection and shine, flat irons, dryers, and curling irons. With a fully integrated line, CHI is a one-stop-shop for all of you hair care concerns and styling needs.
Terrible!!!!!!I absolutely can't stand the CHI ionic color protecting shampoo, conditioner, or the treatment.
I am 18 years old and I color my hair dark brown about every 8 weeks. I am naturally blonde, so I have tried to find a hair product that would preserve my color as long as possible. I was so excited when i purchased this line because I've had amazing experiences with CHI in the past, but this was A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. The shampoo is as runny as water, and gives you no lather whatsoever. I understand that it is sulfate free, yet i've used other sulfate free shampoos that still lather nicely. the conditioner is thick, sticky, and weighs my hair down immensely. It leaves my hair feeling GRIMY AND GREASY, as if i hadn't washed my hair in a few days. Ever since I started using these products, my usually soft, shiny, manageable hair has become a huge hassle. And not only does it leave the texture of my hair feeling disgusting, my hair color seemed to fade FASTER after using this. What a disappointing waste of my money. Recently, I switched to pureology hydrate system, and it is AMAZING. i can't say enough about it. I would highly reccomend it... NOT CHI!!!!!Nov 25, 2011Emily
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Great ProductI WAS USING A LEAVE IN CONDITIONER SOLD BY A SALON. MY HAIR STYLIST RECOMMENDS USING A MASQUE AS WELL. I DECIDED TO GIVE THIS PRODUCT A TRY. I AM GLAD I DID. I ONLY USE A SMALL AMOUNT ABOUT 25-50 CENTS WORTH. THIS PRODUCT LEFT MY HAIR SOFT AND SHINY AND BOUNCY. I NOW OMIT THE LEAVE IN CONDITIONER YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. MY HAIR IS CURLY, BUT I BLOW DRY THEN FLAT IRON TO VERY STRAIGHT. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU MAKE A DECISION.Nov 26, 2010Carm / OhioHAIR TYPEBlonde / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Awesome Product. My Daughters And I Love It!!!!I love this product and will recommend it to everyone!!! Leaves your hair soft and smelling great. My daughters and I cannot say enough about this leave-in treatment and we have tried almost every product out there on the market.Oct 18, 2010Carol / Valencia, CaliforniaHAIR TYPEBlonde / Normal Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Great Smell, Poor PerformanceBought this product love the smell. However this product leaves my hair crispy stiff and dull. I paid too much for this and it just sits on my bathroom counter. Another shopping regret! Have reverted back to my cheap Garnier fruictus or whatever its called and it is a vast difference, leaves my hair soft and smooth...go Garnier!Sep 6, 2010Robena R. / Toronto
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Cant Live Without ItI absolutly love this stuff. I bought it on discount just to try it. But now I would have paid full price. I just wish it wasnt out of stock.Mar 12, 2010Jessie / Mesa, AZ
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Leave In Treatment MasqueVery good product but I would suggest having it in a larger mouth deeper jar so that I can get my wide tooth comb into the product so that it is easier to apply to my hair. Feels good and detangles the just washed hair.Dec 1, 2007Marg / Michigan
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Keven and Earlene Mason of Huntington are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Jessica to Nicholas E. Teny, son of Bob and Vivian Teny of Price on June 12 at the Carbon Country Club.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs Joseph T. Mason of Price, Mr. Don R. Owen of Vernal, and Mrs. Irene Halliday of Huntington. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Teny of Freedom, Penn. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Valdez of Price.
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Well said Papa
Well said Papa
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Unfortunately some people just dont get it! But thats ok we are not all meant to be SPECIAL!!!
Count your blessings...My daughter and grandson are mine
I'm not going to quote Papa C for the 20th time. While I agree with the sentiment, I can't help but wonder...WHY would others, especially family members, be critical of something you have a passion for? I guess I'm truly blessed because my family actually feeds off my enthusiasm. When they see and hear me going on and on about my thoughts and ideas for the season, they get excited as well. Of course Christmas is closely associated with childhood. THAT is where we forge the impressions we will carry with us forever. I thank my parents for always celebrating the season with joy and warmth, because that is where it comes from for me. I, in turn, hope to pass that on to my boys. Sure there might be a time when they think their old man is just silly, but I feel pretty confident that there will come a time in their adult life when they look back and realize just how special and magical it is. When I'm in the stores looking at Christmas decorations, and I hear passersby saying, "Christmas stuff?...already?...It's too early"...etc... I actually feel bad for them. Nothing in this world beats the spirit of Christmas!! NOTHING!
I love Outdoor Christmas Lights!!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
My sister has already been asking me for months what I am planning to add to the yard this year.
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During the early morning hours of April 2 the trailer of Fidencio and Omar Huerta caught fire and was quickly consumed by smoke and flames. The trailer they called home was completely destroyed leaving the two with the clothes they escaped with. A sloppy Joe benefit dinner was organized by the Student body officers and class officers from Green River High School to help Fedencio and Omar get back on their feet.
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Earthen InstantPeel Natural Exfoliant 6 Packets
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- For naturally glowing skin — Clinical results show highly significant improvement in skin's radiance and facial rejuvenation following a single application. The elimination of dead skin cells speeds up new skin cell production for noticeably younger-looking skin.
- To dramatically improve skin texture — Studies show InstantPeel's natural exfoliators significantly decrease flakiness. As we get older, the shedding of older skin cells slows down. InstantPeel removes the uneven outer layer of skin cells.
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Instantly peels away dead skin, sebum and impurities to uncover fresh, baby soft skin. Regardless of your skin type, InstantPeel will dramatically improve your skin texture, elasticity, and firmness. The proof is at your fingertips: peeling within seconds of application when used as directed. *Free of oils, artificial colorants and detergents * Hypoallergenic * Allergy tested * Non-irritating and gentle.
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Glowing, luminous skin is the essential foundation for looking your best. Earthen is a line of facial treatment products: at-home facial peel, moisturizers, and eye creams. Smooth and radiant skin begins at home with InstantPeel's "Peel and Reveal" followed by targeted moisturizing. Discover the revolutionary products that have converted beauty editors and legions of women and men into passionate fans.
Try It Once And You'll Be Hooked!!!This is my favorite beauty product. I use it just once per week and it has completely changed how my skin looks and feels. My skin's texture and tone were improved after just one use.
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Fabulous!!!InstantPeel is amazing. It's the best exfoliant that I've ever used. It's effective, yet gentle. Skin just glows afterwards. One packet goes a long way--face, decollete, even the back of hands.
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Amazing Results!I tried the InstantPeel Exfoliant and am amazed with the results. As soon as you start using the product you can feel the dead skin slough away. Out of the shower my skin is super soft and feels like my skincare products and makeup work better. I use once a week and love my results after a month.May 1, 2012Noelle / New York, NYHAIR TYPEBlack / Thick or Coarse Hair
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It's hard to believe but most of the 800 million girls around the world are treated differently from boys. In some parts of the world, simply being born a girl means being kept from going to school and told to just do chores and raise a family.
Yet, did you know, that the more education a girl gets, the more likely she is to have a healthy family, a solid income to invest back into her community, and a vision for her future? When a girl thrives, so do whole communities. Pretty amazing, right?
Empowering girls today is a global issue. There are girls everywhere in the world, including the United States, who aren't treated fairly. We have the power to change this and it starts with YOU!
Girl Scouts USA, CARE, Seventeen Magazine and the Documentary Group are asking teen girls, their families, troop leaders and other mentors to make a pledge at The Power of Girls to learn more about issues facing girls around the world. The goal is to collect 50,000 pledges by International Women's Day in March of 2011.
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It was a quiet late summer Saturday afternoon. The pager went off. The message--Call TT at 555-5555.
I always do a mental check list of possible problems when I recognize the patient's name. This one had had a tummy tuck done 6 weeks previously. She had healed with no problems or issues. She hadn't asked for a refill on pain medication. All of her follow up visits had been routine. I couldn't begin to image why she was having me paged.
"TT, this is Dr. Bates. How can I help you?"
"Dr. Bates, my incision has popped open!"
"Slow down and take a deep breath. Try to stop crying and repeat what you just said. I'm not sure I understood you."
"I fell when I stepped out of the boat. I landed on some gravel and my incision on my right side has opened up."
"Okay, where are you and how long do you think it would take to get to my office? The building is locked because it's Saturday, but I can get us in. I'll look at you there and if I can I'll fix it for you there, I will." No need to further stress her with the possibility of surgery at the hospital. She was already thinking of the added cost of this, having maxed out her savings and credit to have the initial surgery. "Just come on"
"It'll take us about two hours. I'm all dirty. I need to change clothes."
"Don't worry about your clothes, just come."
Boy, was I surprised! As my husband likes to say, "you can't make this stuff up". This is not a "complication" that you warn patients about after surgery. This is different from wound dehiscence. This literally was a healed wound that had incurred the pressure of the fall onto one rock with the point of maximum force right over the healed scar at her right hip. Scars at 6 weeks are only at approximately 55% of the final strength that will be reached at approximately 10-12 weeks post-injury. Even then scars only have 80% of the tensile strength of uninjured skin. But what are the odds.........
When they arrived at my office, I found an open wound about 18 cm long, gaping nearly 5 cm at the widest point. It was centered over the right anterior hip bone. There was dirt, grass, and small gravel in the wound. There was no active bleeding . I got her to lay down on the exam table and did a local block using 0.5% Lidocaine with Epi and 0.5% Marcaine without Epi. Then I thoroughly cleaned the wound out with normal saline and Betadine solution, picking out the grass and gravel. Cleaned some more. Then I closed the wound with vicryl and PDS. I reassured her that most likely in two years, we wouldn't be able to tell which part of the scar had been reopened. I sent her home on antibiotics, but she declined pain medicine (had some left over from the surgery). Both TT and I were relieved that it wasn't any more serious than it was.
Now when patients ask for 100% guarantees of their postop courses, I use this example of how even best laid plans can be changed by "life", the "universe", whatever. Some things are not in our control. I tell them I will do everything I can to ensure a good outcome. I ask them to help me by following instructions and using common sense. But what are the odds.....


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|Posted by hj on March 22, 2004 at 22:12:59:
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Are you sure that is where the leak is? Even though the connection is not "proper" it should seal.
: Is the Fluidmaster seal a better solution to use over a ceramic tile than wax rings. I had the same plumber out twice and still have seepage through the wax he added to the old wax. The toilet is held down with two brass wood screw/machine screw studs through the flange. Flange bolts were not used because the plumber said the flange is damaged but it should hold.
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In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of saving money, Zions Bank employees traded in their balance sheets for blackboards in honor of Utah's Teach Children to Save Day, declared by Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. as April 25 in an official proclamation.
Huntington Elementary kindergarten students in Helen Piacitelli's class learned to be savvy savers from Zions Banker Ed Christianson. Christianson, branch manager at Zions Bank's Castle Dale and Huntington branches office, was one of more than 100 Zions employees who volunteered to teach 6,000-plus students in Utah and Idaho in honor of the American Banker Association's National Teach Children to Save Day.
Students learned the concepts of interest, budgeting, and discussed "needs" versus "wants." They were also given their own calculators to help them figure their income and expenses.
"It's never too early for kids to learn how to pay themselves first by saving money and earning interest," said Christianson. "I hope to show Huntington Elementary students that learning money skills early in life can help them become adults who make smart financial choices."
In a recent personal finance survey, Utah high school students fared worst in the category of savings. According to results released this month by the Utah Jump$tart Coalition, high school senior participants answered just 45.4 percent of savings-related questions correctly, the lowest of all categories in the survey, but slightly higher than the national average of 42.6 percent. Other topics in the personal finance survey included debt and spending.
"The lessons we teach Utah's students today create good habits for consumers tomorrow," said Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson. "As community bankers, Zions employees have the responsibility to show local students that saving money is a valuable life skill."
National Teach Children to Save Day is an annual nationwide program sponsored by the American Bankers Association Education Foundation.


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I'm teaching an exegesis course online in the Summer at the M.Div. level. I was told that the students will have had one semester of Greek, and will know the finite verb in all tenses, but that I will have to teach them participles! It's not a course on Greek and I don't plan to devote a course lecture to this, so I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for a readily-accessible, helpful resource for teaching the students, without much assistance, about participles. I'm not sure how much I'll benefit students with one semester of Greek by talking to them about participles in the context of exegeting Hebrews, but I am prepared to give it my best shot. If only it could be something easy, like the optative, instead of one of the hardest topics. Thanks.
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|Posted by Bronson Beisel on January 21, 2004 at 09:22:27:
Just thought I'd share an interesting discovery we made during our bath remodel. We were adding a new, larger door to the bath from the master bedroom. In the process, I had to remove a few studs and an old medicine cabinet. When we took the medicine cabinet off the wall, we discovered several hundred used razor blades.
It turns out that the medicine cabinet had a slot inside of it for disposing of old razor blades. So the previous owners of this house would just shove the used blades in the slot. I wonder if they ever thought about where they were going. Did they think the Gillette company came by and collected them periodically? Thankfully, I was wearing thick gloves, so I collected all of the blades, and we put them in Styrofoam cups, taped the tops up, bagged the cups in grocery bags, and then put those in contractor garbage bags.
I've been in a lot of older hotels that have those "razor disposal" slots in the bathroom walls. I guess the razors just go right into the wall cavity. Kind of scary if you turn out the be the person doing a renovation or a demo!
Anyway, just thought I'd share and was curious as to what other strange things people have found during bathroom renovations.
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What Makes an Elite Player...Elite?
Kent Wilson
August 05 2011 06:53AM
(This is the third entry of the FN contributor search, this time by frequent commenter Vintage Flame. Make sure to keep the comments respectful because VF is a moderator 'round these parts.)
By Vintage Flame**
e·lite / i'lēt / Noun 1. A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, especially because of their power, talent or wealth.
Over the past season or two... or three, there have been many threads and discussions debating whether or not Jarome Iginla was, or rather is still, an elite player in the NHL? I think to answer that, you have to look at what it is that actually makes a player "elite" in status. Do you scrutinize the underlying numbers that are so prevalent and monitored in forums such as Flames Nation? Or is there another aspect to a player's game that elevates him to an elite level; be it in the stats pages or in the eyes of his peers?
Well, let's look at the numbers first! Iggy is 34, going into his 15th season in the NHL with the Flames. Last year he recorded 43 goals, which ranked him 3rd in the NHL. He had 43 assists, placing him 27th; and a total of 86 points, putting him 6th overall in NHL scoring. Those aren't bad numbers, especially since it was his highest goal total since the '04 season when he hit the 50 goal mark.
One of the most debated variables in looking at Iginla's numbers has been the availability of, what fans consider, a number one centre on his line. It's no secret that the team has struggled to find that key asset for the Captain that will lessen the burden on the guy shouldering the load on the scoresheet. It seems in the past that, when Iggy is scoring, the team is winning; albeit barely. It seems that other role players "appear" to take too many nights off because Iginla is playing his ass off, so these other contributors (eg. Bourque, Glencross and Jokinen) aren't putting in a full effort. The biggest problem with this trend is that when Iginla stops scoring, these other guys aren't able to pick it up and carry him through any slumps or droughts that he experiences. This might have a lot to do with the ongoing struggle the Flames have to establish a set identity for the team.
Despite what is said in the media, or by the coaches & management, the identity of this team starts and stops with #12. Unfortunately, this is also what widens the gap between teams like Calgary and Vancouver. The Canucks have the ability to move players up and down the lineup to disrupt the flow of their opposition. If a team shuts down the Sedins, the Canucks have the luxury of Ryan Kesler, who has shown he can play with just about any forward on the team. Conversely, when the Flames start shuffling the deck of forwards, it's out of desperation to get Iginla some quality ice time, usually to the detriment of the other lines and, ultimately, the team. The Flames have tried the buckshot attitude with the top line ever since 2001-02 when Conroy was the best fit for Iginla, both on and off the ice. Iggy registered his highest goal total [52] and his 2nd highest point total [96] of his career. He won the Art Ross, the Rocket Richard and the Lester B. Pearson awards. It was also a career year for Conroy in all three categories of goals, assists and points. So what's happened since then? Plain and simple, the Flames have had a dwindling supporting cast that has made it possible for opposition to focus on cutting off the head of the dragon, to watch the body fall behind.
This is what brings me to other side of the "elite" coin. Despite all the short comings of the team as a whole, Iginla continues to put up the numbers. But I think what adds to the argument for the Captain as an elite player is that, in the course of these seasons, he continues to make the people he plays with better players. We have seen it with Conroy, we saw it with Mike Cammalleri in the 08-09 season, and we see it now with Alex Tanguay. It has been frustrating to see all these players brought into the organization to help the play of Iginla, only to see it have an inverse effect and subsequently result in the signing of big contracts on other teams. We have also seen this on the international stage. There is no doubt that, in the 2002 Olympics, the pairing of Iginla with Sakic filled up the scoresheet when it mattered. The same could be said for the 2010 Olympics when Iginla was paired with Sid the Kid. When it matters, in the NHL or International play, Iginla seems to be the spark or the catalyst that just makes everyone around him play to their full potential, if not more.
The debate will continue until the day he retires about when he stopped being an elite player in the NHL. However, I think one certainly has to or should consider the bigger picture when looking at a player of Iginla's calibre. For a 34 year old player to not only finish 6th in NHL scoring, but to heighten the play of those around him, while carrying the entire weight of the team, the fans and the city on his back... one has to recognize that there is more to him than just numbers and statistics.
I'm not an expert by any means when it comes to Corsi or Fenwick stats. I know that his GVT rating is not even comparable when looking at the young snipers and leaders around the league. But what I have seen is this guy lead a pack of misfits and mistakes for the better part of the last decade, and still be respected and admired by his peers, be them teammates or opposition. I have no doubt that there are fans who would rather see Iginla traded for a player who puts up the leader type numbers. Then, I also have little doubt that any of those 'leader' players would hesitate in playing with #12, if given the chance. It stands to reason that, if "elite" means to be one of the best because of your talent, then Iggy can't be limited to Corsi or Fenwick stats to determine if he falls into this category. His talent extends beyond the tip of his hockey stick. It's reflected in the success of his teammates and in the hearts of his fans. I wonder what words will be used to describe Iginla as he undoubtedly goes into the Hall of Fame? I am as certain as I write these words, that "Elite" will be among them.
** Vintage Flame is a Calgary based sports junkie that prefers to call hockey a "religion" rather than an addiction. He believes there are two types of hockey fans. Those who cheer for the Flames, and those who don't understand the sport yet. When not engulfed in the hockey season, VF can usually be found passing the time with the NFL or commenting on this, that, and everything on Flames Nation.
August 06 2011, 04:52PM
Again you want to trade Iggy just for the sake of trading him. You have presented no viable option or trade partner. Put down your pocket dawg and put on your GM hat. Let's hear a solution.
August 05 2011, 07:32AM
Editors note: Not his highest total since 04. He hit 50 goals in 07/08.
"but his ice time has been more and more managed the last few years and it's clear he can't hang with the very best in the league at ES night-in and night-out anymore"
Well, according to Alain Vigneault and various other data neither can the Sedins and I suspect if you said they were not elite you would get laughed off the interweb.
There was a time when Jarome was probably the single best player in the NHL. He no longer is. But he still put up 43 goals and any player who logs enough ice time and gets enough chances to put up the sixth most points in the league remains elite, particularly where there is more than sufficient prior data to suggest it is not a total fluke.So at least through 2010-2011 Iginla remained an elite player.
Will iginla be elite this season? Hard to say. As the years go by it becomeas increasingly less likely. As a fan of the Flames and of Iginla I will be cheering for him to be (and I know you will be too Kent!)
Best one yet!!
What a pile of apologetic garbage.
I agree with Kent that Iginla has been an elite level right winger, and he might be one of the better right wingers right now, but he is far from elite anymore.
Players like Tanguay, Cammilleri, Sakic, Crosby, Huselius have made Iginla better, not the other way around. Iginla is a selfish goal sucking player that needs people to play with to meet his potential. Since he has arrived, and esspecially in the last decade apologists have thrown out the arguement that Iginla needs a number one centerman. Elite players dont need other players to make them better. Elite players have so much talent, drive, work ethic, and commitment that they make those around them better. The only time Iginla has done that was with Conroy.
When coaches and players like Regehr talk about team defense, and the need for all the players to come back into the play in order for the team to be successful they are talking about Iginla. Iginla is worried only about himself and his point totals, not about being a complete team player. He truly believes that the team can only win if he scores, and so he takes short cuts to make himself look better.
Elite players make teams successful, which is something we have not seen from Iginla. Where was he two years about when he had six points in the teams last 16 games, or what did he contribute this last year when the team was barely playing .500 hockey the last two months of the season. Iginla padded his stats last year in the dog days of the season when the rest of the league was struggling, but when it mattered he was not the same force.
The arguement about trading Iginla is not that he has been a great player, or even that he can still put up points. The reason for trading him is long term improvement for the organization. Iginla is the best tradeable asset for the team, and every year he gets older, more inconsistent, and sees his trade value diminish. Four years ago we could have had a packages similar to what Philly got for Carter and Richards. Now we would be looking to get a high draft pick or a high end prospect at best. By next summer the return will be less.
I stand by my proclamation from this last winter when there were Iginla for Schenn rumours floating around. If the Flames had the opportunity to get Schenn for Iginla and did not make the trade it will be one of the worst transaction never done.
Iginla's career with the Flames has been for the team to be good, but not good enough. For nine of those years they were not good enough to make the playoffs, for four years they lost in the first round. One good year and that was more due to Kiprusoff, Darryl, and Gelinas than it was to Iginla. The future of this team is only going to get worse if they continue to rely on Iginla, only by moving him do they have a chance to start climbing the mountain again.
I have to agree with Kent that Jerome is no longer an elite player - although the Flames are paying him like he is.
I'll also add that there is a very good chance that his value will never be as high as it is today during the rest of his career.
Keeping this guy on our team out of emotion is killing our chances of moving into a new era for the Flames and it's one thing that's killing our chances of not sucking frankly.
This being said, I'm one guy who would be sad to see him go.... go figure. Sports fanaticism is irrational sometimes. Flames fandom is trying to spite our face by NOT cutting off our nose.
Yes, I think Kent has it nailed.
Sure, Jarome is elite... AND that's not helping us get better, only helping us stay competitively mediocre.
AND for how long?
Same for Kiprusoff (although he's not performing anywhere near an equally high level vs his peers).
The difference between Jarome and Kipper, is no team is going to hand over any building blocks of value in trade for our favorite Finn.
With Jarome they would. It's not how much Iggy means to this team playing here, it's how much Iggy COULD mean to this team playing elsewhere.*
*That does come with the caveat that Feaster wouldn't royally f%*k up the trade like he did with Regehr!
Interesting article. I read the article and didn't really have much of a reaction to it. In fact this often happens with I read anything from VF, and thats because its usually right in tune with my thinking. So I liked the article alot.
Only after reading the comments I remember how hot this debate is and appreciate the article even more.
Regarding Iggy as an elite player. I still do, just because he is aging does not mean that he will lose this like Naslund. Selanne and Sakic are great examples of players of didn't have the aging problem kill them. I see Iginla in that category, and until I see the 82 game body of evidence that proves he isn't one anymore I will consider him Elite.
As for an elite player who doesn't play with other good players, well, try to name 3 in the NHL. I can only come up with Crosby.
Great article VF, favorite one for me thus far.
August 05 2011, 09:34AM
My thing is, the guy has two years left (on his contract). Elite or not, for given values of elite, it doesn't really matter. Iggy would have to score 80 goals and be a plus 40 for this team to truly compete. I doubt that will happen. So do you trade him?
Good work on this one VF. I like that you've picked a position that Kent Wilson disagrees with. :) And here's a comment just for Justin Azevedo: Iggy is overpriced, in the twilight of his career, and should be traded if possible.
A fun piece, but KW is right; the discussion about "elite" really needs to be framed in terms of career versus current ability. I was actually hoping that we would come up with a definition for elite something along the lines of, "Corsi level 3 standard deviations above the mean." That would have got all the anti-stat guys riled up.
I actually don't really think we should necessarily trade Iggy in the bigger picture. The guy is a legend in Calgary, and barring a chance to win a cup, should probably retire here. He's hockey marketing gold.
Vintage Flame: excellent stuff. I certainly wouldn't object to reading your work on FN.
I'm going to argue just one point. First of all - like any self-respecting Flames fan - I love Iggy. I don't want him traded (at least not yet, and ideally, never) as I think the team can be tweaked to build a winner around him still. And, you're right, he certainly makes his teammates better, that's for sure! But, my disagreement comes in your reference to the 2010 Olympics. I found that we saw just what Jarome could do when paired with an elite centre in A player like Sid. Crosby made Iginla work and made HIM a better player. But - other than the hatty in game 1 and the perfectly timed pass in OT for the winner - he was quiet and, I believe, outshone by the many other "elite" players on the team.
As far as his value to the Flames, I don't think that can be currently overstated as he appears to be the only reason UFAs have to join our team. You're exactly right on the admiration he garners not just in Cowtown, but across the league.
One thing's for certain - it's been quite an honor watching him sport the Flaming C all these years and I hope he continues to do so for many more.
With so many 10 million to 12 million dollar players, Jerome's 7 million seems like an amazing deal for a man that finished 6 in scoring!
Where is a list of the top 10 point getter's salaries to compare? This is what I would like to see, because, with teams paying players upwards of 12 million and being competitive, it should be easy to build around a 7 mil cap hit.
My only knock on Iggy is his lack of commitment to back-checking. He too often is sitting by the blue line waiting for the cherry pass, though I don't think this is because he is selfish, I think it is because he feels, as one poster pointed out, that HE needs to score for the team to win.
Iggy is king!
August 05 2011, 10:52AM
@ Shutout ... should change your personna to SHUTUP......LOL
Id one up Kents comment. Iginla has been the best forward the Flames have EVER had. Last time I looked wanting the puck is what Elite Players do..and just count the goals and look at the type of "hungry goals" Iginla scores.
And seriously..lets put the perspective of linemates and limit to the club team and not international play. Cammalleri, Huselius and Tanguay MADE Iginla. What have any of those three ever done playing with players on other teams???? Did Tanguay make St Louis and Lecavalier and Stamkos in TB? Did he make Forsberg Sakic et al in Colorado? Same with Huselius and Cammalleri....Not a chance. Id suggest that playing with Iginla made them look like solid NHLers. Who was the most dominant skater in the Flames Cup Run?
I think that the lack of success for the Flames was that they had no supporting cast. They spent big bucks on their backend which and only had one elite forward. Here's an question for you. Is Daymond Langkow a #1 or even a #2 on any other team in the NHL?? (its a rhetorical question).
August 05 2011, 10:59AM
On the article: your pace is slow, your flow is jumbled, and your overall thought process is as shallow and pedantic as your meatloaf. Just kidding Vintage - great work...I enjoyed reading this article, and love the fact that it has stirred up some good debate!
This will surprise you, as you know I'm a HUGE Iggy fan, but I do NOT think Iggy is currently an "ELITE" player - I will agree with Kent here, that when he retires, his whole body of work will (or at least should and had better be) considered elite. The last few years have indeed seen a bit of a decline in his play - however, I personally put that on Darryl Sutter and Mike Keenan, who beat it into his head that he didn't have to be "the guy" - you could see him purposefully trying to reinvent his game, trying to become a playmaker. He should not have done that - as what made him elite was his ability to drive, conquer the boards, and finish.
I saw a resurgence last year somewhat from finally playing with a legit playmaker in Tanguay - so I pose the question back to you: If making those around you better is what classifies you as elite, was Iggy's production last season a matter of Iggy making Tanguay and 'random center' better? Was it Tanguay making Iggy better? or was it a comfort level and chemistry with Tangs that made them both better? I tend to think it's the third option.
Now - I am STILL a huge Iginla fan, and I would storm the gates if he got traded (yes EVEN at his current salary hit) - he carried this team long enough to earn the right to have his contract honored in full! Also I DO believe that he has always been, and continues to be an ELITE leader in that dressing room, and in the NHL! There are few players anywhere who command as much respect as he does.
August 05 2011, 11:03AM
@Kent Wilson
"That said, if the question is "is Jarome Iginla currently elite?", then we conflate the issue by looking over his entire body of work. Marcus Naslund was an elite player for years as well. By the time he turned 36-year old, however, he was a mediocre middle rotation forward. Which isn't to say that will happen to Jarome, just that it matters at what point of the career arc we're talking about.
No player can stay elite until the day he retires, that is just biology and the unfairness of time. I would put Iggy ahead of Markus Naslund everyday.. and twice on Sunday's. I don't think his play at any point in his career has had the impact that Iginla has had, especially regarding his own club. Sure in 2004 he had 104 pts., but other than that his numbers are good, but I don't think elite. If I have Iginla scoring 40-50 goals per for the next 2 years, I'm a happy camper. Especially in light of the new direction this team is looking at prospect wise.
"I would argue that precisely the opposite has occurred. Although Sutter never landed the mythical "first line center" for Iginla, the rest of the forward corps has generally improved by modest steps here and there, particularly relative to, say, 2004 when Shean Donovan was one of the club's leading scorers. In fact, one of the Flames enduring strengths since about 2008-09 has been the middle tier - David Moss, Curtis Glencross, Rene Bourque (until his giant step back last season) and recently Mikael Backlund and Tim Jackman who absolutely crush their similarly priced counterparts on other teams."
I can't agree with this point. This is what I was referring to when I said Iginla has led a group of misfits and mistakes. Jokinen was a horrible fit for Iginla and while the play of Moss and Backlund has been impressive at times, it has hardly had the makings of a power line. I would defer back to your example of Naslund and the strength of the line comprised of Markus, Bert and Morisson. They kept that line glued together. How many nights have we seen constant reshuffling of the top line because the play just wasn't there? Is it an Iginla thing? Or the guys playing with him? Tanguay and Conroy have shown to be the consistent fits, through all the turn-style rotations. Camalleri could have easily fit in there as well if Sutter hadn't blown that opportunity, but even there, the facts are in the stats that Cammi had his best numbers playing with Iggy.
All that aside.. I want to take this time to thank Kent for this opportunity, and hopefully more to follow!.. Also, thanks for the feedback everyone.. I will respond, or try to respond to everyone... @shutout.. get a beer or something, this may hurt a little.
August 05 2011, 11:09AM
Best one yet!!
Thanks.. Much appreciated!
Seems like there's a lot for me to add on/reply to...
@Kent: I agree with pretty much everything you have stated, but I'm curious: you said "one of the best forwards", not "the best". Who do you have ahead of him?
@Tach: The difference is that the Sedin's can take on the toughies and come out ahead, it's just with the assets the Nucks have they can afford to put the Sedin's in such an advantagious situation.
@Shutout: Huselius. Really. The rest of your comment cannot even be dignified with a response.
@Reidja: Iginla is being kept on the team because he makes the team money. Once he no longer does that, he will be gone.
@Rain Dogs: Value to the Actual Team + Money Made for the franchise > Value to a theoretical team.
@Emir: Good point on the Elite players having help. Thing is, though, take a player like Kane off of Toews' line-does he still produce at the rate he does with Toews? The lines are quite blurred.
@DB: I think you know the answer to that.
@Mike: 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. No.
Iginla will still be considered "Elite" until he's 36, maybe 37. Like Kiprusoff right now-he has that cache around the league, and there's this view that the Flames are crap aside from Kipper and Iggy, which isn't the case, of course.
I'm the biggest Iggy fanboy out there, but he just can't do it all 82 games anymore.
Good read VF.
August 05 2011, 11:25AM
"What a pile of apologetic garbage."
Yeah, from your opening comment, I knew this would be interesting..
"Players like Tanguay, Cammilleri, Sakic, Crosby, Huselius have made Iginla better, not the other way around. Iginla is a selfish goal sucking player that needs people to play with to meet his potential. Since he has arrived, and esspecially in the last decade apologists have thrown out the arguement that Iginla needs a number one centerman. Elite players dont need other players to make them better."
Sakic and Crosby are elite in their own right. I never suggested Iggy made them elite. However, the other guys experienced their best play and seasons with Iginla. How can you say THEY made him a better player when it's their numbers that fall when not playing with #12? Explain that to me please, because your errr logic [sic] escapes me.
That was the basis of my argument here, which you evidently missed. It's not just that Iginla has put up top 10 scoring, with a merry-go-round of linemates, but that he has made THEM better players while he's doing it.
The stereotypical "elite" player in the NHL is viewed as such for his play and what he produces. I tried a different approach to the status by suggesting that Not only has Iginla put up top 10 numbers, but that he has turned his linemates into top line players.
I don't pretend to have any misguided notions of the reality of Iginla's dwindling career, but I challenged anyone to find a player with elite recognition that wouldn't take Jarome on their line in a heartbeat if given the chance.
August 05 2011, 11:27AM
Thanks Jazzy!
August 05 2011, 11:29AM
An interesting note - when I was at the first men's game at the olympics, the beginning of the game didn't see much of Iginla - then I wondored why he was on the third line. Didn't take him long to get significant ice time on the top line - PLUS who was out there in OT, setting up the Golden Goal? With that coach showing him that kind of confidence, with THAT roster around him....well, there's something there!
Winning will make the team money. Good management will help the team win. Poor managmt holds onto an over-rated, aging player who won't help the team win any more (and who, at best, barely helped the team win during his prime).
The teams management is currently poor. Iggy is currently losing the team money.
August 05 2011, 11:33AM
"Winning will make the team money, Good management will help the team win" - I agree there, but after that I cannot agree with any single statement in this comment. Tell me, how does being in the top 10 in scoring not help your team win? - UGH! Iggy is currently COSTING the team money - but he is NOT losing this team money.
Winning will make the team money. Good management will help the team win. Poor managmt holds onto an over-rated, aging player who won't help the team win any more (and who, at best, barely helped the team win during his prime).
The teams management is currently poor. Iggy is currently losing the team money.
Actually, he's not. According to the team, 0 seats have gone unsold in the last 260 games, in spite of the team's performance/management. There is no concievable way his presence on the team is a financial negative.
@VF - The best compliment to your article is that we have made it past 20 comments without the discussion devolving into a rant about Hagman and Stajan. Lately that seems to be the norm, so at least there is enough meat in your article to keep us going.
@JazzyV - I think Iggy is a net positive to the marketing of the team, but you are going to have to stop using the sellout streak as an argument. Anyone who goes to the games knows its a lie, so we are going to have to find something better to support Iggy's value on the income statement.
August 05 2011, 11:54AM
I think Jazzy's "sellout" comment was a bit tongue-in-cheek.
August 05 2011, 11:57AM
My thing is, the guy has two years left (on his contract). Elite or not, for given values of elite, it doesn't really matter. Iggy would have to score 80 goals and be a plus 40 for this team to truly compete. I doubt that will happen. So do you trade him?
In my opinion.. I don't think you do trade him. I think he brings more to the table than that. Will he score 80 goals no.. but does he create a positive influence on the new kids coming up like Howse and Baertschi? I think so.
I think back to the when the Flames had Sergei Makarov. Was he an elite player with Red Army? Absolutely. Was he with the Flames? No, but he did make Gary Roberts a 50 goal scorer.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Iggy get extended passed his two years to coincide with the term on Tanguay.
"According to the team"
They say they're making as much money as possible. That's the standard I'm going to hold them to. Since we don't have access to the financials, I think it's logical that we use what's given to us as "evidence".
August 05 2011, 12:07PM
Thanks Mike. Part of the goal here was to really see what I was capable of. If getting the spot means getting the attention of Mr. Wilson, then I think the topic was a good one. It's also something that is always in the forefront of the fans minds. I have a lot of ideas and it feels good to get them out there.
I don't think Iggy is overpriced at all. In looking at his Cap hit to the term versus what he actually brings to this team, he is a good buy. He is a fan icon that fills the Dome every night and so by no means is he losing the Flames money on any account.
I shudder to think how this team looks without Iggy on it. Back in the 80's it never was an issue. Many fans were livid at the trading of Nieuwendyk for Iginla. However back then, we had the people to supplant that talent and scoring. Lest we forget when the Flames won the Cup in '89, we had 4 40 goal scorers, 2 of which had 50. That burden now falls on Iginla solely.
@Justin - Now we are beating it to death, but that is exactly my point; the standard you are using is false, therefore the argument doesn't stand. A better point would be, "I believe that there are a lot of fans who continue to follow the team through the current doldrums ONLY because of Iginla." Its a testimonial, but its better than trying to squeeze some rhetorical power out of a number you know to be incorrect.
August 05 2011, 12:14PM
Winning will make the team money. Good management will help the team win. Poor managmt holds onto an over-rated, aging player who won't help the team win any more (and who, at best, barely helped the team win during his prime).
The teams management is currently poor. Iggy is currently losing the team money.
There is absolutely no way you can substantiate that Iginla is losing the Flames money. He is the primary reason the fans STILL come to the games. As Jazzy said in his reply, 260 straight games with 0 seats going unsold? You have to assume there is a link there somewhere.
As for him being over-rated? Not sure how you consider a 34 year old that finishes 6th in scoring over-rated. The respect he has from his peers alone should make you disbelieve that notion.
In Trevor Linden's last NHL game, he skated up to Iginla and said, "You're the best player in the game."
I think it is a rare trait that a player makes the players around him better, and I think that is one of the many considerations that makes Jarome and elite player in the NHL.
As for the notion of trading Jarome, I don't get why you would give up a player, a top player, for what ifs... When you give up one good player for 3 or 4 what ifs (prospects & draft picks) you might make your team better. You might not as well.
I could easily be mistaken in this line of thought, but I can't remember too many trades that have worked out where a team gives up 3 or 4 pieces to get one good piece. I wonder if anybody wants to dig into that one and compare the outcomes over the last 15 years where one player was traded for multiple pieces in return.
August 05 2011, 12:21PM
@Vintage Flame
"Will he score 80 goals no.. but does he create a positive influence on the new kids coming up like Howse and Baertschi? I think so." - and boom goes the dynamite! Imagine if Tayor Hall and Jordan Eberle had Jarome as a mentor, as opposed to Horcoff?
But we don't know that the standard is false! Just because a seat is empty or a ticket is available, doesn't mean it hasn't been converted into some kind of attendance revenue for the team and dismissing that concept seems shortsighted. We're not going to agree on this, but I'm of the opinion a number with at least some basis in reality is better then a blanket statement without reference.
Regardless, to Reidja's original point-I don't think Iginla is losing the team money, because I don't think keeping him around is mismanagement.
August 05 2011, 12:33PM
"I don't get why you would give up a player, a top player, for what ifs... When you give up one good player for 3 or 4 what ifs (prospects & draft picks) you might make your team better. You might not as well."
That is a good point Emir. Yes you could trade Iginla and get some great... good... decent.. average to total busts of prospects. That is the crap shoot of prospect farming. One of my favorite Calgary Hitmen of all time was Pavel Brendl. The guy was a very big fish in a very small pond in the WHL. Yet, he couldn't get it going in the NHL and was a huge bust for the Rangers.
When a team as talent starved as the Flames finds themselves with this sort of developmental dilemma [say that 5 times fast], that can ill-afford to roll the dice.
I totally agree with Rain Dogs, especially his last statement. Is Iggy an Elite player. Yes & he always will be. Look at the names of players he was ahead in scoring just last year, done on a non playoff team. Our teams revolved around a core that was led by Iggy & we got used to playoffs every year. But this shouldnt be our discussion. The poker player in me makes me want to get a read on the hand we have now. Iggy has made lots of money over his reign in Calgary. I doubt if $$$ will be the focal point of Iggy's next contract. Feaster has been postering that the organization wants him for life, what else could they really say. Iggy has said he loves Calgary & wants to play here, what else could he say. Surely, Iggy sees the direction the team is going & he has also seen fans jump all over him with both feet when has his usual flat starts.
He's 34, he no longer will carry the team like a Sid or Ovechkin or Sedins for that matter. But he would look mighty scary playing with a team with one of those players already on it. I think the return for Iggy would be huge yet & an owner like Pegula who wants to win so bad & has the $$$$ to do it would give up Kassian & Adams, a 1st rounder & bury whatever contracts he had to to fit Iggy in the cap. I dont think conversations with Jerome & Feaster about his future should wait too much longer & if Iggy wants to win a cup sooner than later, the auctioning of Jerome should start well before the trade deadline to maximize our return. No one will be able to convince me that the Flames are not on the cusp of a rebuild. Good article Vintage, thumbs high!!!
August 05 2011, 12:57PM
Ok - just as devil's advocate here because I'd never want Iggy traded - but lets remember how he got here - we traded out Niewy for Iginla. So on the flip side of the coin - Trading Iggy even at this point should net you a top 5 pick (or I wouldnt even consider it) that's if you're trading for picks - I only say so because Vintage brought up Brendl, and I believe he went 4th overall.
Now, I think your chances of landing a superstar in the top 5 are probably better than not - especially in this day and age, where the elite junior players have so much skill. The problem with trading Iginla is that you're giving up legit top 10 scoring on a gamble. OR - even if you trade for a roster player, you'll be bringing in similar salary, and again taking a gamble that he'll fit into the system, culture and chemistry of the team.
August 05 2011, 01:06PM
@Kevin R
" I dont think conversations with Jerome & Feaster about his future should wait too much longer & if Iggy wants to win a cup sooner than later, the auctioning of Jerome should start well before the trade deadline to maximize our return. No one will be able to convince me that the Flames are not on the cusp of a rebuild. Good article Vintage, thumbs high!!!"
I agree with you. I think if there comes the day that Iggy goes to the organization and says he would like to move on for a Cup, then it has to be a handshake and a "give us a list of team you want."
I also agree that the Flames are on the cusp of a rebuild as well. It's a matter of timing when dealing Iginla.. I hope the Flames show patience but urgency as well.
Thanks for the thumbs up!!
Home games in first round series without Iginla is better revenue generator for the franchise than out of the playoffs with Iginla.
People bought plenty of Flames jerseys before Jarome, and will after Jarome.
These are the cycles of hockey. If you have a successful team....fine... keep your Yzerman's and Sakic's etc.
If you don't... you better move on... or you'll die down the road.
Iginla's fitness level is also not given enough credit, and I believe it contributes to the impression that he's still elite.
Each year, as far back as my poor memory takes me, he's been the 'fittest Flame' (with the exception of 2006, when Chuck Kobasew beat him out). 33 years of age at training camp last year...that impressed me quite a bit.
Good job on the article. Can't go wrong with loving Iginla.
August 05 2011, 01:35PM
@Kevin R
Who's this "Jerome" fellow? It sounds like he might be a good player to play with Jarome Iginla?
*waits for the predictable Oilers shots
August 05 2011, 01:42PM
Thanks Scott, I can definitely reciprocate the compliment.
I don't think Sid had to make Iggy work though. The guy is a beast when it comes to fitness and I can't ever question his work ethic.
It's such a see-saw when you look at truly good players.. Who make who the better player. In the Canada Cup, did Wayne make Mario better or vice versa? Probably not, they are both just great players in their own right. Now if you were to ask me if I thought there would be a higher offensive output on a two way basis, if say Iggy played with Sid instead of Malkin? I'd have to say yes. I think both players would benefit more statiscally from that pairing.
The one thing I hate, and I have seen a couple of times is when Iginla gets compared to the "Sedins" Like what the hell? You are comparing 1 guy to 2, that probably share 1 brain! I have no problem saying that I would take 2 Jarome Iginla's over the Sisters any day. I would even say that Iggy would make EITHER Sedin a better player if he played with them rather than which ever brother. [... head spinning.. Too much Vancouver talk.. Still reeling from the Kesler compliment.. I'm done!]
August 05 2011, 01:43PM
Nice.. I had actually considered editing their posts to spell his name correctly...
August 05 2011, 01:46PM
"Home games in first round series without Iginla is better revenue generator for the franchise than out of the playoffs with Iginla."
And I'm sure if you could guarantee the playoffs over the next 5 years, Iginla would definitely be traded. The problem is that you can't.
August 05 2011, 01:48PM
I dunno - I seem to recall the team was very close to folding/moving before the Iggy era came along.
Here is your list
1. Daniel Sedin - 6.0 (104pts)
2. Martin St. Louis - 5.6 (99pts)
3. Corey Perry - 5.3(98pts)
4. Henrik Sedin - 6.0 (94pts)
5. Steve Stamkos - 3.7/7.5 (91pts)
6. Jarome Iginla - 7.0 (86pts)
7. Alex Ovechkin - 9.05 (85pts in 79 gms)
8. Teemu Selanne - 4.5 (80pts in 73 gms)
9. Henrik Zetterberg - 6.0 (80pts)
10. Brad Richards - 7.8/6.6 (77pts in 72 gms)
Do you want to put age beside that list? Team standings? Playoff performance?
Iggy is the odd one out to my eye, maybe Richards... and we wanted him so bad as well.
@ Vintage Flame
Nobody can guarantee anything regarding playoffs, but hockey is not a game for conservative, loving decisions.
What I can guarantee is 1. Jarome Iginla is not going to increase his trade value/return. 2. He's not going to get younger. 3. He's not going to play for the Flames forever 4. there will be another superstar player on this team in the future. Hopefully sooner than later.
Can anyone say (guarantee) that Iginla is helping us improve today greater than him not being traded is preventing us from being better tomorrow?
August 05 2011, 01:58PM
In fact he didn't even get close to 50 in 2004, only 41 that year
August 05 2011, 02:10PM
Nice.. I had actually considered editing their posts to spell his name correctly...
Never edit to make commenters look better. Isn't that the cardinal rule of moderation?
August 05 2011, 02:17PM
Never edit to make commenters look better. Isn't that the cardinal rule of moderation?
Lol.. which is why I didn't do it.
Why can't he increase his return? If, 40 games into the season, he has 50 points, would you not agree that his value may be higher?
While I can't guarantee that keeping Jarome makes the team better today, you can't say that trading him guarantees the team will be better in the future. It's almost a straw man argument based on hypotheticals that can't be proved either way-the inverse of the argument is just as strong as the argument.


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Alvaro Recoba: the Uruguayan legend talks Copa Libertadores by Aaron› 14 Mar 2013
The Copa Libertardores is a tournament you might not know much about, but in South America it's seriously big news. The equivalent of the Champions League, the tournament sees the finest club teams from across the continent battling it out for the top prize. Two of Uruguay's top teams are still going strong in this year's competition, and we've been lucky to speak to two of the finest players the country has ever produced who are playing for these teams at the moment. Alvaro Recoba of Nacional and Toni Pacheco of Peñarol are both legends of the game in Uruguay, have played in Italy for Internazionale, and are now back playing at the top level for two of their country's fiercest rivals.
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How are you enjoying being part of this year's Copa Libertadores with Nacional?
'I enjoy every game I play in, and even more so playing for one of the biggest teams in the continent and the world.'
Playing for a Uruguayan club in the Libertadores must be a proud moment?
'It really is an honour to play in the cup with a team of my country, and more so with a wonderful group of people.'
You returned to Nacional in 2011 - how did it feel to return to one of your first clubs, and to win the league in 2012?
'The truth is that I have no words to describe everything that it gives people.'
Some people here in Europe might not have heard of the Copa Libertadores, how would you describe it?
'It's like playing in the Champions League or Uefa Cup, but people do react to it differently. The games are played and lived with a different passion.'
Nacional have started well in this year's tournament (they are currently top of their group), how far do you think you can progress?
'It is like a rare drink, it is best to go step by step and see how it is progresses and how things are going.'
Who would you say are the favorites for this year's tournament?
'I would say that my candidates are Velez, San Pablo and Corinthians, and we have surprised people from the beginning of the tournament. Nobody put us in the conversation.'
You've spent time playing in Europe, how would you say the atmospheres compares between there and South America?
'We all live football, but in South America the passion is more intense, and we talk football all day! In Europe, if there's not a key match or duel of giants, there's not as much excitement.'
What about the derby games between Nacional and Penarol, what's the atmosphere like at those games?
'There are no words to describe it! They
are different games, the week before the game is quite special, the preparation before is changed because it is a game where everyone wants to play, and then afterwards there is a great party!'
Would you like to see the two Uruguayan teams play each other in the Copa Libertadores?
'It would be indescribably fantastic!'
Thanks to Alvaro for taking the time to speak to us, and good luck to Nacional tonight for their game against Boca. Look out for our interview with Peñarol star Toni Pacheco around the date of their next Copa Libertadores fixture in April.


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