Colorado’s offseason signing of Jarome Iginla has been widely acclaimed, and understandably so. One of the game’s most accomplished players, Iginla is respected in equal measure for his impressive work on the ice and for his leadership and character off it. The Avs are counting on significant contributions in both areas, hoping that Iginla will not only provide a key on-ice presence but that he’ll also serve as an elder statesman for a young and improving team.
“Jarome’s track record speaks for itself,” general manager Joe Sakic said in a statement on the team website. “He is one of the top goal scorers of all time, as well as a great leader. His addition will bolster our offense.”
The NHL, however, is a “what have you done for me lately” kind of league. Past achievements are considerably less important than what a player can do in the present and what he’ll do in the future. It’s also an unforgiving league to teams that make sentimental decisions. Colorado has committed to the 37-year-old Igilna to the tune of a three-year deal at $5.33 million per s ...
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How Productive Will Aging Jarome Iginla Be with the Colorado Avalanche?
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