The Chicago Blackhawks should seem intoAacquiringAstar winger Jarome Iginla before the NHL industry contract on April 3. According to Renaud Lavoie of RDS, Iginla has provided the Calgary Flames a list of trading partners consisting of four Stanley Cup-contending teamsa'as needed by the no-trade clause in his current contract. That record displays the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, La Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. If the Flames are serious about repairing their list and being challengers in the a long time, then it is very likely that Iginla is venturing out of Calgary. Really the only question: will GM Stan Bowman try toAacquireAthe services of Iginla? With a 24-3-3 record heading in to the final month of the regular time, it appears unlikely that Bowman would need to make any major changes to the list. After all, this is already a great group of players probably destined to produce a heavy work in the playoffs. But despite having this great staff, Bowman said that he'd be open to any offers or interesting trade options (via Chris Kuc Chicago Tribune ): I had prefer to add to the mix instead of industry people away. We'd consider whatever would give us an improved chance to get but we have played very well. If we don't end up making a trade I had be comfortable with the party we have here. However Bowman prefers to spin it, he must look at what Iginla would bring to the Blackhawks. Considered one of the energy forwards of his time, Iginla bags both a rating and actual impact that would certainly strengthen the front lines of the Blackhawks. He's an all natural leader and could fill any line theteam wants him to play on; including the last line with Michael Frolik and Brandon Bollig. If there is one thing the 'Hawks have been missing in 2010, it's theirAphysicalAability. Do not misunderstand me, this group is as competent as any in the history of the team, however they lack in striking and longevity. Iginla could make up with this weakness while also increasing theAlikelihoodAthat the Blackhawks may hoist the Stanley Cup. He is an unrestricted free agent after this period and will undoubtedly be the hottest item on the trade industry in the forthcoming week. Simply speaking, Iginla may be the perfect rental player for a complete hockey player that is wanted by any team. With the Flames trying to rebuild rapidly, it is most likely that any business will demand at the least a couple of prospects and one NHL-ready person. Whether Bowman wants to part ways with one of his true players right now is as yet not known, but he ought to be lining up some AHL leads. In the end, having depth in the NHL provides a company the chance to trade away some of theirAprospectsAfor proven, experienced and veteran players. It is even possible that Bowman willAsacrificeAa person like Andrew Shaw or Bryan Bickell to interest the Flames in a trade prior to the deadlinea'unlikely, but not out of theAquestionAjust yet. It might seemAludicrous forABowman to trade away a few of the 'Hawks' long-termAassetsAfor a rental player, however when a glass is part of the formula, never say never. Adding the All-Star winger will set the Blackhawks extraordinary and cause them to become the uncontested favorites to win the Western Conferencea'AnaheimADucks still being truly a very close No. 2 seed. A lot more, the 'Hawks could become favorites to win the Stanley Cup over the Penguins and Bruins. How can Bowman refuse this wonderful opportunity to drive his team this time? Even if Iginla is only a rental person, theAultimateAgoal is to gain the cup; this is exactly what the fans and organization all make an effort to see. This shift would also help the Blackhawks to become an even further group. While they have four lines that may subscribe to the rating sheet on an everyday basis, adding Iginla will give themApotentiallyAthree NHL first lines. For example, Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa on the very first line, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp on the next line and Viktor Stalberg and Jarome Iginla on the third line. Consider that for a second; these three lines could all be first lines on different NHL clubs. It might even be comparable to an All-Star team at that time. This could all be considered a desire at the time, but come April 3 the Blackhawks may have a fresh addition to the lineup. Follow James Maahs on Twitter for the latest on the Chicago Blackhawks:
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