The Boston Bruins offensive production has suffered greatly in recent
games. After dropping 3 of 4 contests and only mustering up a measly six goals
on their last road trip, Boston is looking for outside assistance to help
rectify such a glaring ineptitude. Long time Calgary captain Jarome Iginla
looks to be atop Boston's wish list.
Iginla is a two-time 50 goal scorer. His 8 goals and 13 assists this
year rank better than many of the Bruins players. The Flames winger would
undoubtedly make Boston a more competitive club. His grit, toughness,
versatility, and intelligence would only bolster the Bruins Stanley Cup
aspirations. Iginla waived his no trade clause, granting his team the right to
deal him. Boston was one of four teams he expressed interest in joining.
The Flames are reportedly asking for a roster player, top prospect, and
a high draft pick in exchange for Iginla. Calgary's asking price seems
astronomically high considering Iginla will likely turn out to be be a 3 month
rental. Acquiring him would mean sacrificing the future for a chance to win
now. Is this the only option available to the Bruins as the April 3 trading
deadline draws near? The answer is no.
Brenden Morrow of Dallas, a player with similar abilities to those of
Jarom Iginla, was acquired by Pittsburgh in exchange for very little. The
Bruins need to look at such a deal and reconsider their current interest.
Several teams look to be sellers at the deadline and if patient enough, Boston
will find the right deal. The Penguins certainly did.
Sure, Iginla would be an ideal option for Boston. If the Dalls Stars
trade is any indication as to how the 2013 deadline will playout, then there is
no sense in overpaying for anybody. A top six forward is attainable for far
less than the demands of Calgary. Boston GM Peter Chiarelli would be wise in
holding out for sensible deal.
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