F Tij Iginla - Kelowna Rockets, WHL (2024 NHL Draft)

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Realistically they need some draft picks back. Look for them to trade Korchinski once it’s clear he’s going back to Juniors.

Oh ya well Seattle will definately be trading Korchinski and Milic(if he comes back as a 20 cause he could be drafted and not return to junior).. that's a no brainer. There will definately be others too. In my opinion there are guys like them that they will move in order to recoup draft picks.

But moving Iginla who just finished his 16 year old season is surprising. He was someone teams were targetting earlier when Seattle was making their trades but they refused to involve him.

La Forge is never afraid to pull off deals like this and there is always a reason for the moves he does... Maybe Iginla hasn't progressed like they hope he would have. Last season Seattle did the same with Sam Oremba. He was someone that was young and a former high pick and they moved him for a huge return(similar to this Iginla trade)

La Forge always has something up his sleeve... This offseason he will make a ton of moves to make sure his team is competitive yet is built for the future too

 

[FourQuarters]

Cristall eclipsed every teammate last season, but Tij shined with him tonight.
So dynamic, 1+1, 8SOG, even didn't play on the Cristall's line and PP1.

 

[Bounces R Way]

I will be upset if the Flames don't draft Tij

 

[Bubbles]

Big night for him, a hat trick and an assist. Should be wearing his old man's no. 12 but I digress. In for a big year!

 

[deleted user]

That was so nice to watch. Iginla's kiddo. What a beaut.

 

[FourQuarters]

He's the best player of Rockets and even not close.

 

[Bubbles]

2G, 1A tonight. He and Cristall are going to put up great numbers this year.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Bright hot for last 2 games; 5 goals, 7 points, with 10 sog.
I guess switching him from C to RW helped
(or was he, at least he hasn't taken much at all face-offs)

 

[FourQuarters]

Rockets even lose to Royals… Hopefully they'll do better after Szturc back

 

[Artorius Horus T]

9 goals, 12 points in 9 games

 

[FourQuarters]

I would like to see he creates more on the 5on5. He plays in the PP1 unit now, but his line didn't score a lot, despite having some good chances

 

[FourQuarters]

1g 1a and scored in the SO last night, didn't play on Cristall-Szturc line.
10g 5a in 10gp now

 

[FourQuarters]

2g 2a tonight
boy doesn't need Cristall.

 

[wetcoast]

I will be upset if the Flames don't draft Tij

Then trade him to Dallas?

 

[cheechoo]

Top 10 pick territory? Late birthday and extremely impressive production so far.

Or a product of Cristall.

 

[FourQuarters]

Top 10 pick territory? Late birthday and extremely impressive production so far.

Or a product of Cristall.

He drives his own line most of the time instead of relying on Cristall.

 

[JPeeper]

Come home Tig, bring glory to the Calgary Flames once again.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Joe > Tij

but i do have to admit, after meh rookie season in the WHL
changing teams has really helped Tij, awesome start to his draft season!
- helluva riser, also last name will raise his stock

 

[FourQuarters]

Joe > Tij

but i do have to admit, after meh rookie season in the WHL
changing teams has really helped Tij, awesome start to his draft season!
- helluva riser, also last name will raise his stock

People didn't realize how strong Tbirds was last season, even some drafted guys only played on the 3/4th line, and a lot of great players looked quiet when played against them.
Tij didn't get too many ice times in such a team.
And every season some players blossom after being traded to Kelowna, Kydd, Golder, Tij and Cicek.

 

[LeProspector]

Joe > Tij

but i do have to admit, after meh rookie season in the WHL
changing teams has really helped Tij, awesome start to his draft season!
- helluva riser, also last name will raise his stock

Joe is not better. They’re at minimum equal level talents. Tij I think is Better at the same age.

 

[Fraser28]

Come home Tig, bring glory to the Calgary Flames once again.

Come home to BC (Kelowna native).

Though I of course can understand the Iginla Calgary connection too.

 

[Bond]

I can’t decide whether I want the Flames to take him or not if they can. He’s more likely to bust than be good and I think Calgary will be a tough place for him to play if he disappoints

 

[Artorius Horus T]

goal and an assist

 

[Antonche]

goal and an assist

1st round talent?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

1st round talent?

He could be, second half of the first round more likely.


I hope he goes to a team that isn’t Calgary. I think it’d be best for him.