NHL Trade Rumors: 5 possible destinations for Jarome Iginla

With Jarome Iginla being willing to waive his no trade clause, here are five NHL teams who should trade for him. 

After the 2013-14 season, Jarome Iginla signed with the Colorado Avalanche, who were coming off a playoff appearance. They felt he could be the final piece to their Stanley Cup puzzle and the feeling was mutual with Iginla. However, three seasons later, the Avalanche desperately need to rebuild. Since the veteran forward is a free agent after this season, it makes sense for Colorado to trade him.

Although Iginla has a no movement clause, he will most likely waive it to play for a contender. A Stanley Cup would put a huge exclamation point on his career and cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all-time.

Even though Iginla is having a down year, he brings several covetable skills to the table. He has been a very consistent goal scorer. While he has declined with age, Iginla can still drive to the net and score big goals. Also, the Avalanche forward can provide veteran leadership and forward depth. He’s a tough guy, something that is needed come playoff time. Here are the five teams who make the most sense for him.

5. Columbus Blue Jackets

Should the upstart Blue Jackets decide to be buyers this season, Jarome Iginla makes a lot of sense for them. They have the prospects necessary to get him without mortgaging their future. Blue Jackets fans are some of the best in the NHL and deserve a deep playoff run. Iginla could help them get there.

He fits in well with them because he would give them another scoring option. Even in his old age, Iginla can get to the crease and score goals. They won’t be pretty, but they still count. Also, the Blue Jackets have two forwards over the age of 30. Columbus is a very young team, which is a terrific strength for them. But they could use a veteran like Iginla. Think of him like the NHL’s version of David Ross. Old grandpa who happily serves in a lesser role to help a young team.