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Paging Iginla? Flyers reportedly eager to make big move

Jarome Iginla

Calgary Flames’ Jarome Iginla celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. The Flames defeated the Blackhawks 3-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)

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The Philadelphia Flyers are currently ranked last in the Atlantic Division and the team is known for making big moves. That formula leads many onlookers to believe that GM Paul Holmgren is itching to make a bold trade.

CSNPhilly.com’s Tim Panaccio thinks that Jarome Iginla could be Holmgren’s main target. Here’s what it could take to land the 35-year-old winger:

The Flyers can’t afford to mortgage their future, but they could part with a prospect they just sent back to junior in Scott Laughton. That would likely get you Iginla.

Panaccio explains that, salary cap-wise, that hypothetical situation would require a drastic move like packaging Chris Pronger’s deal in the trade.

While that report indicates Iginla could be swapped, the Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch believes that the Calgary Flames icon is off the table. Instead, the Flyers might have to settle for Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle:

The only impact blueliner available is Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes, who wouldn’t mind shedding his $5.25 million salary. Because Yandle comes with a big price tag, Holmgren’s hands could be tied their as well.

In case you’re wondering, it doesn’t sound like Roberto Luongo is currently in play for the Flyers, but you never know what will happen with a franchise that clearly loves to make splashy moves.

Which moves seem realistic and which ones would help the Flyers dig themselves out of this early hole?