Report: Iginla considering the “R word” amidst quiet offseason, shares plans

As one of the most dominant players of his generation, it must be hard for Jarome Iginla to suddenly find himself without a suitor this offseason. The former two-time 50 goal scorer and Rocket Richard Trophy winner still remains without a contract nearly three weeks into the opening of the NHL’s free-agent period and admits that he’s started pondering retirement.

"At 40, you want to be on a contending team," said Iginla to reporters with Kamloops This Week, a publication in the NHL star’s offseason home. "With the parity in the NHL, there are probably 15 teams that have a chance. … You factor all that in, along with family. At this point, we're still uncertain."

Uncertain is putting it lightly. After a dreadful year split between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings, the 40 year-old veteran is hoping that his experience and pedigree can earn him at least one final shot at a Stanley Cup.“I know last year I had a tough year, probably the toughest of my career,” Iginla said. “I look at it as fuel. I think I can bounce back and score goals and help a team in different areas."

And, what if a return isn’t in the cards? “If I keep playing, I look forward to that,” he says. “I’ll be ready. If I don’t, I’ve had a great run and I’m very thankful for that.”

What else would you expect from the man they call Iggy? Pure class.