F Tij Iginla - Kelowna Rockets, WHL (2024, 6th, UTAH)

[scoutclout]

He's a good skater and has some puck skills, but I don't really see a high level prospect right now. He'll be a pick. Probably a mid round guy, as of now.

Fair analyses always respect your takes. I've seen a few of his games this season, and would say to me, he looks like a first round talent to me, but granted I'm only comparing him to the big name 2024 drafts I've seen in the chl and this is a fair bit of projection given where we are in 2022-23. Keep in mind he's a later 2006. There is a lot of upside here with this player much to do with his skating, and I think you're underselling his puckskills a bit by saying some. Big issue for him right now, and I don't even mind it given his age is just ice time. Seattle's stacked. This time next year this kids going to be flying.

 

[Petey O]

I hope the Oilers draft him just to troll the Flames.

 

[scallionjj11]

any signs that he plays in the NHL eventually?

 

[superdeluxe]

any signs that he plays in the NHL eventually?

He has skill, unfortunately he is pretty buried on that stacked line. Hoping next year will be his coming out, Seattle will have LOTS of holes.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He has skill, unfortunately he is pretty buried on that stacked line. Hoping next year will be his coming out, Seattle will have LOTS of holes.

Yup...he is a huge part of their future and this season he will get to see a crap load of NHL drafted and signed teammates to learn from. Sure he won't be able to contribute as much as I'm sure he hopes he could but he will be heavily relied on next season

 

[GermanSpitfire]

The fact Seattle didn’t move this kid let’s you know how they feel about him going forward.

 

[superdeluxe]

The fact Seattle didn’t move this kid let’s you know how they feel about him going forward.

I hope so, my worry is they will trade players next year to get back some draft picks

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I hope so, my worry is they will trade players next year to get back some draft picks

They absolutely will - but doubt it will be Iginla he is too young - Myatovic, Korchinski are much more likely.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

According to my friend who coached both Iginla's kids, the younger one is way better.

 

[landy92mack29]

The fact Seattle didn’t move this kid let’s you know how they feel about him going forward.

They aren't allowed to trade him, signed 15+16 year olds can't get moved.

As for next year Seattle is still going to be really good and will probably move the remaining picks/prospects they have to make another run. Iginla's draft+1 year is when the rebuild will start

 

[superdeluxe]

Ignila is listed as scratch today with an injury

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

that was impressive him shooting it like that mid stride.. wow that was nice

 

[Brodeur]

Couldn't help but notice that it'll be Seattle vs. Kamloops (Jarome Iginla is part owner) in one of the WHL semifinals. I'm hoping Jarome is like Adam Banks' dad.

 

[superdeluxe]

Traded to Kelowna

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Traded to Kelowna

Surprised Kamloops didn't go after him

 

[EddieTheEagle]

Surprised Kamloops didn't go after him

Kamloops needs to restock after their trades. Aren't really in a position to be spending any more draft picks.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Kamloops needs to restock after their trades. Aren't really in a position to be spending any more draft picks.

Yeah I know, I'm mostly joking, just a reference to Jarome's ownership stake.

 

[93LEAFS]

Pretty sure Jerome has a lake house/mansion in Kelowna, I'm sure he's happy to be there.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

This allows both Joe and Tij to stay at home for one more year, since his brother, Joe will play for Kelowna in The CSSHL u18 league before playing his rookie season for Edmonton in 2024-25.

Seattle Recoups some much needed draft capitol.

 

[Eegs]

Traded to Kelowna

You pretty much called this 6 months ago. Too bad for Seattle fans.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Kinda strange to see them trade away Tij.

I kinda figured he would build around Iginla Sawchyn Mynio Ratzlaff etc etc .... But I don't question Bil LaForge's decisions.

He's a extremely good GM and there is obviously a reason why he did this

 

[Bubbles]

Kinda strange to see them trade away Tij.

I kinda figured he would build around Iginla Sawchyn Mynio Ratzlaff etc etc .... But I don't question Bil LaForge's decisions.

He's a extremely good GM and there is obviously a reason why he did this

Agreed, I would have liked to see what he would have done with consistent top 6 minutes.

He will however, have an ample opportunity in Kelowna as they seriously lacked secondary scoring.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Kinda strange to see them trade away Tij.

I kinda figured he would build around Iginla Sawchyn Mynio Ratzlaff etc etc .... But I don't question Bil LaForge's decisions.

He's a extremely good GM and there is obviously a reason why he did this

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

 

[FourQuarters]

Agreed, I would have liked to see what he would have done with consistent top 6 minutes.

He will however, have an ample opportunity in Kelowna as they seriously lacked secondary scoring.

the price is too high. He's as expensive as Colton Dach.
It was a risky move for Kelowna