BREAKING: Jarome Iginla Officially Gets a New NHL Job
It's official, Jarome Iginla is back in the NHL!
Iginla Returns in Calgary
The Calgary Flames hired their former player as Special Advisor to the General Manager.
Craig Conroy made the following statement:
"Dating as far back as our playing days with the Flames, Jarome and I have always talked about one day working together in the NHL.
That day has finally come and I'm happy to welcome him back to Calgary. Jarome provides a creative approach and smart hockey mind to our team blended with a passion for the game, and a desire to win the Stanley Cup.
Our relationship goes back 20 years and includes being opponents and teammates combined with a long-standing friendship.
While our views on the game are similar, we often challenged each other on systems and playing style, always pushing each other to be better.
I look forward to our team benefiting from his fierce competitiveness, career experiences and love of hockey."
Iginla played 16 seasons in Calgary and it looks like he isn't done with the franchise!
POLL |
Do you think the Flames will make the playoffs next season? |
Yes | 333 | 59.1 % |
No | 230 | 40.9 % |
List of polls |
|
6 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Craig Berube's Fiery Words to his Team Leaked By William Nylander After Embarrassing Loss |
|
7 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Former Leafs Defenseman Eyes NHL Comeback After Long-Term Injury, per Elliotte Friedman |
|
9 hours ago | By Austin Kelly Former Leafs Player's Surprise Healthy Scratch Sparks Controversy |
|
12 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Makes Immediate Lineup Changes in Response to Auston Matthews' Injury |
|
13 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Breaking Down the Exact Moment Auston Matthews Re-aggravated His Injury |
|
14 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Insider Nick Kypreos Reports Matt Murray Rejected Multiple NHL Offers to Stay With the Maple Leafs |
|
16 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Devastating News for Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews |
|
16 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Brad Treliving Makes Urgent Move Involving Matt Murray During NHL Roster Freeze |
Previously on HockeyPatrol