World Cup betting players don't have to worry about players getting traded, especially captains, but it's a reality in today's professional club sports. There is a real possibility that Calgary could be looking to move their longtime captain.

Jarome Iginla has played with Calgary for all 13 of his NHL seasons, and he has been the captain of the team since the 2003-04 season. But the Flames missed the playoffs last year, and Iginla's 32 goals was his lowest output since he scored 31 in the 2000-2001 season. Iginla notched 69 points, and for the second straight year, he ended up on the wrong side of the plus/minus ledger with a rating of -2.

In Iginla's defense, Flames coach Brent Sutter juggled Iginla's centers all season, from Olli Jokinen (who was then traded to New York) to Matt Stajan (who came over in the Dion Phaneuf trade with Toronto) to Craig Conroy (who just isn't a good player anymore). Iginla's 69 points was still 11 points better than Rene Bourque, then you have Daymond Langkow at 37 points. That isn't a lot of production from their other lines, which allows teams to focus more on Iginla and his linemates.

The better solution here would be for the Flames to get some help for their captain, as there would be an outrage in Calgary if they traded "Iggy" (who ironically was born in Edmonton, Calgary's provincial rivals), and after looking at the Phaneuf trade, do you trust general manager Darryl Sutter to get anything back that is worthwhile? If we had to place a bet online, we'd wager on Jaroma Iginla remaining in Calgary next season.