The rumor first came on Wednesday in a tweet from Joshua Marshall. According to his bio, he works as an NHL scout and reporter, though his credentials are unclear. Still, he mentioned that the Oilers have been in talks with the 40-year-old veteran.
.@EdmontonOilers & the Jarome Iginla camp have had some open dialogue. Unsure if a PTO or 1 year deal is coming, but there talking. #Oilers
— Joshua Marshall (@JMarshyBosco93) August 30, 2017
Some were quick to believe the rumor, but others were somewhat skeptical of Marshall.