Trade deadline may bring Iggy shot at Cup

Jarome Iginla’s teammates are rooting for him to pack his bags and leave town.

Nothing personal, of course. They just want the charismatic Colorado Avalanche forward to be traded for what might be his final shot at a Stanley Cup title.

The 39-year-old Iginla is receptive to a deal ahead of the March 1 NHL trade deadline. He’s even spoken with general manager Joe Sakic about the situation, since the Avs are out of the playoff picture.

Iginla has only seven goals in the final season of his three-year deal. He’s uncertain how much longer he will play.

“Iggy wants one last shot at the playoffs. Everybody in this dressing room, around the league, feels the same way,” captain Gabriel Landeskog said.

This has been a trying season for an Avalanche team expecting big things even with the sudden departure of coach Patrick Roy in August. Their longest win streak is two games and they’re a league worst 7-20-2 at home.

Iginla hasn’t given trade possibilities all that much thought. He’s only been traded once near the deadline — he went from Calgary to Pittsburgh on March 28, 2013.

“From my point of view, it’s nice to just focus on games, enjoy that part, enjoy competing,” said Iginla, a first-round pick by Dallas in 1995 before being shipped to Calgary. “I might not be moving at the deadline. I don’t know.

“I’ve enjoyed it here and enjoyed the different relationships and getting to know the guys. It’s a great city.”

The only thing missing from Iginla’s resume is a Stanley Cup title. He got close with the Flames in 2003-04, when they lost to Tampa Bay in Game 7.