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    Jarome Iginla arrives in Providence

    Tim Rosenthal February 20, 2018
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    Between the Nick Holden trade and a future member of the Hockey Hall of Fame arriving in Providence, Tuesday was far from boring for the Boston Bruins.

    Though no official details have been announced, Jarome Iginla donned a P-Bruins practice jersey in his first appearance with the Baby B’s. The former Bruin and longtime captain of the Calgary Flames resumed his on-ice activity four months after hip surgery.

    Iginla, who left Boston for the Colorado Avalanche after his one year with the Bruins in 2013-14 — and was acquired by the Kings at last year’s trade deadline — remains unsigned. Despite not skating for nearly a year, the 40-year-old hopes to keep his career going in search of that coveted Stanley Cup that’s eluded him throughout his legendary 20-year career.

    At the age of 37, Iginla skated with David Krejci and Milan Lucic en route to his last 30-goal season in 2013-14. Since departing Boston, the 1995 first round pick tallied 65 goals in three seasons with the Avs and Kings.

    For a team looking for a slight goal-scoring upgrade at the trade deadline, Iginla and his 1,300 career points (625 goals, 675 assists), would come at a much cheaper cost than some of the other rumored wingers on the market, including Evander Kane and Rick Nash.

    Whether a reunion with Krejci — and Boston — is in the works anyone’s guess. But Iginla’s arrival to Providence adds another intriguing trade deadline storyline.

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    Tim Rosenthal

    Tim Rosenthal serves as the Managing Editor of Bruins Daily. He started contributing videos to the site in 2010 before fully coming on board during the Bruins' Stanley Cup run in 2011. His bylines over the last decade have been featured on Boston.com, FoxSports.com, College Hockey News, Patch and Inside Hockey. You can follow Tim on Twitter @_TimRosenthal.

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