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

[Nabrules]

he’s been sensational today.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Monster game from Tij when it mattered most

 

[Hale The Villain]

I expected more honestly after following this thread. I find his game to be too individualistic.

Positives:
- hard worker/ high motor.
- constantly drives plays towards the net.

Not sure where to put his IQ.

- Playmaking is very inconsistent.
- Tunnel vision.

I have to say that these U18 games are the only time that I have seen him live, (oh I forgot about the CHL top prospect game.) So please go ahead and take my opinion with a grain of salt.

IQ is definitely not an issue. It's certainly a strength of his in fact.

His game isn't perfect and needs some refining, which would fix some of the issues you are outlining. He can play hero puck a bit too much, meaning he can try to create things individually too much using his above-average hands, which can lead to turnovers and wasted pucks.

I think a big reason for that is Iginla playing on Kelowna's 2nd line all season beside far inferior offensive players. Not an ideal environment for a guy who's primarily a goal scorer. He had to create his own offense, a lot of the time by challenging players 1 on 1 and driving the puck to the net.

It should be able to be coached out of him.

 

[HarrySPlinkett]

His stock amongst armchair scouts seems to be skyrocketing with his playoff performance in the dub.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him go as early a 6, or as late as 12 to be honest. This draft seems to have a middle tier of guys who are sort of in the same area.

He’s not getting past Calgary at 9.

 

[le_sean]

He’s not getting past Calgary at 9.

He’s not getting past the Habs.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

He’s not getting past the Habs.

Nah you guys are picking Lindstrom, Iginla will be a Senator.

 

[johnnystormcgy]

Nah you guys are picking Lindstrom, Iginla will be a Senator.

Out of Chicago and Blackhawks, whoever doesn't get Celebrini will take Lindstrom IMO.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Out of Chicago and Blackhawks, whoever doesn't get Celebrini will take Lindstrom IMO.

Who gets Cayden and who gets Lindstrom?

 

[johnnystormcgy]

Who gets Cayden and who gets Lindstrom?

Hahahaha my bad, meant Chicago and San Jose.

 

[HarrySPlinkett]

He’s not getting past the Habs.

I fear you’re correct, but even so, he’s certainly not going past Calgary

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Hahahaha my bad, meant Chicago and San Jose.

Chicago and Blackhawks should take Demidov if available.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I bet he's going to be the one that gets picked higher than expected. In fact, if Chicago loses the lottery I think they go with him to play with Bedard.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Out of Chicago and Blackhawks, whoever doesn't get Celebrini will take Lindstrom IMO.

I don't see San Jose going forward if they don't get Celebrini, they haven't picked a 1st round defenseman in ages. Most of the quality in their prospect pool is up front.

Chicago and Blackhawks should take Demidov if available.

They should take the highest rated defenseman.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Tij is making a serious push to go before Calgary even has a shot at him.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

I don't see San Jose going forward if they don't get Celebrini, they haven't picked a 1st round defenseman in ages. Most of the quality in their prospect pool is up front.



They should take the highest rated defenseman.

They should take bpa.

 

[coooldude]

They should take bpa.

There is no clear BPA between 2 and essentially 10 - 6-7 maybe. It's all different flavors of ice cream.

 

[bert]

I expected more honestly after following this thread. I find his game to be too individualistic.

Positives:
- hard worker/ high motor.
- constantly drives plays towards the net.

Not sure where to put his IQ.

- Playmaking is very inconsistent.
- Tunnel vision.

I have to say that these U18 games are the only time that I have seen him live, (oh I forgot about the CHL top prospect game.) So please go ahead and take my opinion with a grain of salt.

You watched the game yesterday and this is the conclusion you came to?... WOW haha.

What about McQueen? I know he’s now done, but I thought he was also better through two games. Luchanko is another I think has done arguably as well as Iginla. If we want to go by points, Spence leads him with 5 to 4.

14 points in 7 games for Iginla. Primary assist on the game tieing goal which was a no looker and then gets the game winner with an absolute snipe. You must be reeling!

 

[Peasy]

If he’s a potential top 10 pick, shouldn’t he be doing better than tied 14th best in scoring at the U18’s?

I know it’s only two games, but he should be dominating this tournament if he’s as good as some think he is. There might not be another top 10 pick in 2024 at this tournament.

Did he produce enough in the end for you?

 

[Hockeyville USA]

What about McQueen? I know he’s now done, but I thought he was also better through two games. Luchanko is another I think has done arguably as well as Iginla. If we want to go by points, Spence leads him with 5 to 4.

Luchanko is a very good player, but feels more like a projectable middle 6er who is responsible defensively and scores 50 points a year. Iginla feels more like a top 6er who scores 70 points a year

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Did he produce enough in the end for you?

He was best in the last game.

I thought he did better than Eiserman and Connelly, but those guys had issues other pure offensive production. Comparing him to Helenius is tough. I thought Helenius was decent, but his team was so disappointing. Probably works against him that he couldn’t carry them, but it’s comparing 5 vs. 7 games.

None of them were that good. They were all outscored by a defenseman who might not even be a first round pick this year. Iginla was 5th in scoring in the end. Could’ve been better. Could’ve been worse. I don’t think he did his stock any damage by finishing strong, but none of the top 2024’s at this tournament had tournaments that would make me think they locked in top 10 spots.

 

[Bounces R Way]

 

[ORRFForever]

Rooting for the kid. So happy he chose Canada.

 

[bert]

He was best in the last game.

I thought he did better than Eiserman and Connelly, but those guys had issues other pure offensive production. Comparing him to Helenius is tough. I thought Helenius was decent, but his team was so disappointing. Probably works against him that he couldn’t carry them, but it’s comparing 5 vs. 7 games.

None of them were that good. They were all outscored by a defenseman who might not even be a first round pick this year. Iginla was 5th in scoring in the end. Could’ve been better. Could’ve been worse. I don’t think he did his stock any damage by finishing strong, but none of the top 2024’s at this tournament had tournaments that would make me think they locked in top 10 spots.

'Could have been better' 14 points in 7 games, primary assist on the game tieing goal and gets the game winning goal in the gold medal game. Keep it up you're doing awesome!

 

[Kevin Musto]

'Could have been better' 14 points in 7 games, primary assist on the game tieing goal and gets the game winning goal in the gold medal game. Keep it up you're doing awesome!

You're replying to someone who believes Catton is in contention for 1st overall

It's a lost cause

 

[Bubbles]

Rooting for the kid. So happy he chose Canada.

Born in Canada, raised in Canada, both parents are Canadian.