Does Tij Iginla Get Drafted by the Flames or Is He Drafted Before Then?

Tij Iginla has seen his stock skyrocket during the 2023-24 season and is now a lock to wind up being drafted in the top 10 in June.
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[@SylviusTheMad]

If Iginla is still available at #9, Calgary takes him. There's no way Calgary passes on Iginla.

[@Andykevin29]

I think depends on who else is available and if anyone falls. I think you got to pick lindstrom or bium if available over iginla

[@ThirdEye3pic]

​@@Andykevin29if the Flames get the chance to put 'Iginla' on a jersey again, they WILL take it

[@Andykevin29]

@@ThirdEye3pic luckily they are saying the right stuff about taking best available. Hopefully they do that. The worst thing you can do is skip on best available just to draft a player because of their name

[@KevinJL]

Is he good as Bronny?

[@franklininterviewsvancouve8605]

Pretty safe bet

[@samsonau8205]

I have a small Iginla story from around the late 90s. It was playoff time. The Flames were out and the Oilers were playing their 90s nemesis Dallas Stars and the Oilers were just eliminated for the upteenth time it felt. I was at a club in West Edmonton Mall with some friends and Iginla ended up sitting at the end of our table by himself minding his own business. Soon after, Mike Modano and some of the other Stars showed and later on Ryan Smyth and a bunch of Oilers. It was interesting to see hockey players from different teams socializing after a hard-fought game.

[@br1an432]

imagine if Tij fell to calgary, and then they dont take him, flames fans would be piiiissed

[@Kachina.]

I prefer Yakemchuk tbh. Fits Calgary’s need better than Iglina if he’s available

[@dionmorray5933]

I’d be happy if they got Catton over him

[@GizmoBeach]

Should get drafted by Dallas then traded to Calgary, a family tradition. ⭐️🔥

[@math3342]

47 goals at 17...Overrated?

[@MegaIndecisive]

I'd love if Tij made it down to Calgary, but I'm guessing he gets drafted before then, by Utah or Ottawa.

[@Jman-cx4bd]

By the two teams almost guaranteed to draft a D

[@Mitch-ui8ps]

The script has tij to the flames

[@thebreakawayoperation]

Utah should almost definitely draft a D

[@UnleashthePhury]

I don’t see Ottawa passing on one of the OHL D for Iginla, nor does Utah.

[@daytonshuflita2201]

Montreal

[@wesleyano99]

Thanks for these videos, THG! I am unfamiliar with every prospect except Celebrini.

[@theRuddlerr]

This is all I want as a flames fan right now...

[@DChappelle27]

"Flames trade 6 unprotected first round picks to the Sharks to select Tij Iginla first overall" Thats where the mock drafts are going.

[@dionmorray5933]

I seen one that said the flames should do whatever it takes to trade Markstrom to the Devils and then trade the ninth and 10th overall picks plus extra players going to Montreal just to get to the fifth pick and take him.

[@AnaheimRob]

Don' forget Verbeek has no problem at all surprising people with who he takes in the draft. If he feels the Ducks need a potential high end, high scoring winger and thinks Iginla is that player, he will pick him regardless if some think it if some think it is too soon. Third overall for Iginla may be a little soon but his stock has gone nuclear the past two months so who knows. After Celebrini the next ten or so picks is going to be fun to watch. A potential roller coaster of a draft!

[@Dcheen]

This is honestly the most likely scenario to me. Could see them taking him or Columbus. I wonder if Lindstrom will fall.

[@jonah.donohue]

He only takes Sweds

[@AnaheimRob]

@@Dcheen Lindstrom might fall but it won't be by too much. I can't see him falling past the top six but he will certainly be in the top ten. Just too much there not to be a top ten pick even with all the high-end D prospects on the board.

[@maxpatenaude2115]

I can see him go as high as #2. Yeah that's right, ahead of Demidov. A bit of strecth and I don't think its gonna happen, but a skilled, 2 way guy that can put that many goals is pretty impressive. Iginla has the playoff difference maker in him, he's a warrior....and let's not forget he's one of the youngest player of this entire draft. Iginla top 3, I can see it. Demidov is a sexy pick, super skilled player, but for a few reasons, I don't see him as effective for team as Iginla would be long term, Demidov will put up lot of points no doubt in my mind, but I dunno about fancy players and how that would translate in the NHL, and I would personally draft players for the playoffs projection.

[@ArmChairGMPodcast]

As a Calgary fan I gotta say, it would be neat if the flames got him, but the flames shouldn't be way overpaying to get him. If he's not available Catton, Lindstrom, buium or Parekh likely is available and the franchise would be very smart to just take that guy. If I were an NHL gm picking between 5-8 I'd be calling Conroy and telling him I'm picking Iginla to try and get some assets, even if I don't plan on drafting him. I've heard Montreal is very interested if Demidov doesn't fall, which I doubt he does. Great video as always Shannon !

[@BundleOfSticksPodcast]

I knew of Jade Iginla due to living in New England, didn't realize that she had a brother who was also a noticeable prospect.

[@BundleOfSticksPodcast]

If Tij and Joe make it to the NHL and Jade makes it to the PWHL, we'll have all three of Jerome Iginla's kids playing professional hockey.

[@lazylank]

@@BundleOfSticksPodcast I'd love to see that. Jarome was such a class act, I bet his kids are all great on and off the ice. I'm wishing all three Iggy kids the best.

[@InsignificantNick]

Ah, it's just nice that there'll be another Iginla in the NHL. 😊

[@lazylank]

Maybe even two.

[@J-P-F]

Could be a very special moment if he drops to the flames. Having Iggy call his own son to the podium... How awesome would that be.

[@starkiller34]

There was a lot of talk about him in MTL, apparently they met and talked often. I doubt he is plan A, but i would honestly be very happy with Iginla at 5. I honestly think after Celebrini and Demidov, which I don't see dropping to 5 I think the hawks end up taking him, it's dealer's choice when it comes to forwards.... I think all the forwards are potentially interchangeable depending on your needs, and I don't think any of them has an immediate impact. So if Cayden Lindstrom is taken for example, or if his injury scares you.. take Iginla.

[@ukrainian.g.o.a.t.566]

I remember watching Jerome playing in the World Juniors Now I'm watching his son get drafted

[@Spotnick2]

It totally depends how many defenseman will be drafted before. I am pretty sure Montreal will pick him at 5 if Demidov and Lindstrom are taken... this draft is very unpredictable.

[@sakalaath]

Unfortunately as a Calgary fan, I think he's going top 5. Our conversations went from, "should we go off the board and pick Tig?" to "I don't think he's available where we're picking".

[@Iselas181]

Montreal scouts have been at hos games all year long, and they have spoken to him at least 5 times.

[@SakicFan]

I'm praying Seattle picks Iginla because they could really use another top forward to add to their prospect pool and because I HIGHLY doubt the Flames do pick him. They should go down the defense route with the 9th overall pick.

[@MagicMike_101]

Any team could use him as a prospect lol

[@SakicFan]

@@MagicMike_101 Fair Point.

[@jasoneves140]

Nice, I didn't even know about Tij. I can breakout my Team Canada Iginla jersey again!!!

[@Ilikehockey_21]

Gets drafted by the Stars and then gets traded to Calgary

[@TheFusionmix]

I will be very curious to see if Calgary trades up to try and get him if he's still there at 7 or 8.

[@kurtwpg]

I'm doubtful about 7. I could see Seattle if he's still on the board and not the guy they want, asking for a 4th from Calgary.

[@rodriguemenard7989]

If Demidov and Lindstrom are taken>>>> He goes to Mtl

[@maxpatenaude2115]

No brainer. However I really like Catton, but Iginla is the full package and a difference maker in the playoffs

[@BestDraftClass]

Seattle at 8th; how do they not draft him? Seems like he fits exactly what they need.

[@pastaproductions]

My buddy Spencer gill is projected to go top 50 have u heard of him ?

[@depressean8295]

I think Montreal taking Iginla is likely, but it is possible they would trade down with Ottawa for example if they feel like Utah or Ottawa wouldn't take him before then

[@quanchi371]

THG what did you think about Keefe's comments to the NJ media? I was hoping it was in your NOTD

[@jma.87]

Is anyone else wondering if CGY tries to get 10th OA from NJ in a Markstrom-based deal? They wouldn't have to "choose" between Tij and a slightly higher potential player if they did. Food for thought (I don't think NJ would do it staright up, though)

[@michaeldimatteo2666]

That's a good way to get a FIVER or two! Good one!

[@RRaquello]

Obviously he should go to Buffalo so they can have the Teej & Tage show. Before anyone gets too excited, he kind of sounds like what they were saying about Kieffer Bellows in Bellows's draft year. So maybe he turns out good, but maybe he turns out Bellows. Flames should take him, though, if he''s still there because, at least we can hope, he won't be asking out of Calgary his first opportunity.

[@lazylank]

As much as Craig Conroy is denying that The Flames are in a rebuild, The Calgary Flames are absolutely in a rebuild. Tij Iginla would be a great asset that they could acquire, who could be ready in about 2-3 years, that would replace some of the top scoring talent they have lost recently. That being said, knowing Calgary's luck, Tij will be drafted at #8 in this year's draft. But hey, Joe could be available in just two years time. :D

[@billbaker3357]

I see him in the 5-9 range. It sounds like Montréal is focused on taking a forward, so itll either be: Demidov (easily the best forward past celebrini but some teams are scared of his russian factor), Lindstrom (has the size and highest upside but injury/IQ issues), Helenius (highest IQ but not elite in any other category), Catton (most skilled in NA but lacks size), or Iginla; and of that group, he's probably the safest pick. If he's there at 9, I can't see Calgary passing on him (even though their system needs D). That said, I think NJ would be the best spot for him. But once again, I just can't imagine Calgary passing on him.

[@ConfideKylie]

If Seattle decides to go with a forward instead of defenceman, watch them pick him and Calgary regret winning that last game and having the tiebreaker 😂

[@phantom3841]

Hey Hockey Guy would you ever consider live stream watch party of the Game?

[@stevenarthurjoubert7191]

I want MTL to draft him

[@abg7750]

1 view in 1 minute the hockey guy has just one fan now and it's you :)

[@AlleyinThrees]

To be honest it sounds like Iginla is a pressure player given this year/playoffs so I think he'd be fine with that pressure.

[@MaverickRE]

He's going to be awesome and Calgary would be stupid not to pick him... Just for the marketing alone. However, I could see the Hab's taking him. I could also see Ottawa taking him. SS is ex team mates with Iginla so he knows what that family is capable of first hand. He's the exact type of player the Sens want and Imagine having another "legacy" family name on the team... maybe even get Iggy into some sort of position with the team as well. It's what the Sens need

[@mattmackie9298]

I really hope he drops to 9 but if he doesn’t I think it’ll still do him good to not have to be even more under his Dad’s shadow of expectations than he already would be in Calgary.

[@caldenmares7947]

Hot take: Verbeek says F-it and drafts him at 3

[@seanpoulton2446]

It may seem unlikely but it would not surprise me

[@Dcheen]

This is a hot take, but he’s honestly a better fit for Anaheim than Demidov.

[@maxpatenaude2115]

​@@Dcheenespecially if they keep Zegras. I think Demidov is going to Columbus. Levshunov to Chicago.

[@Dcheen]

I could honestly see him going 3rd or 4th to Anaheim or Columbus.

[@tylerpalmer8136]

Can see him going to Mtl at 5 if Demidov and Lidstrom are off the board

[@georgemarly7317]

Depending on Lindstrom's situation. (Already drafted or injury risk too high)iwouldn't be surprised if montreal selects him.

[@kingtchenka628]

OgopogoLogo

[@rockiesfan77]

Oh no

[@DBeau73]

Ottawa is probably going to pick him. Parekh doesn't fit the bill for Ottawa since they have too many D like him despite being a RHD. A good two way player is something the Sens would really like. I'd probably go with a more defensive D with Charlie Elick where Ottawa can get him at 25 so they can pick up Iginla with their 7th.

[@NishantMehrotra]

Flames need a centre man - Cattom or Huselius

[@kurtwpg]

He's been moving up draft boards, but there's still five guys you could lose your job for picking Iginla over. If he's the 10th or 11th best prospect I think picking him is Calgary's safest move. It will energize the fans, firstly. If the guy drafted 10th ends up better than who they took, fans will forgive a lot easier passing on Zayne Parekh for Tij than they would passing on Tij for Parekh.

[@BrettHornby]

The dream scenario is Tij Iginla is still available at 9th overall but unlikely at this stage. Calgary Flames could settle for Berkly Catton at 9th overall.

[@temujenbarca1284]

IMHO, if Demidov and Lindstrom are gone, the Habs are probably drafting him. That being said, and depending on other potential moves, they might just go for Parekh or Buium...

[@AnaheimRob]

I have a feeling he doesn't go past Utah. If available there I think they go for his potential and his namesake.

[@jacobdill4499]

I think you mean name recognition but I agree.

[@FoToReD85]

I really hope he ends up in Calgary.

[@PooseUnpoos3]

Want him to be a Hab tbh

[@Vladiator01]

i would be shocked if he fell to #9. Kind of disappointed flames didn't tank more

[@ObbyScape]

I'm very surprised Iginla rose so high. It seems like Cristall is serving him pucks on a silver platter

[@unacceptableviews6231]

It would be weird if Calgary passed on Tij at 9. Can't see it happening.

[@aaronking2824]

Proves bc with ogopogo :) makes me happy

[@astroking3290]

Should Calgary trade up for Tij?

[@oforkya]

As a hab fan I wood 🪵 not b suprised if habs take Iginla at 5 .

[@GWh135]

I think Montreal will try to blackmail Calgary into making a lopsided trade for the 5th pick, if it doesn’t work the Habs probably draft him at No. 5

[@alexschannel8636]

The only asset Calgary has that may fit what Montreal wants is Sharangovich, so maybe but I doubt it

[@MagicMike_101]

I think, probably...blah blah blah

[@AnaheimRob]

IF Demidov is available at third we might see Montreal get fleeced by the Ducks for their third pick. Odds are Demidov goes second though, but you never know.

[@seancomyn4610]

Calgary doesn't want him THAT much. No way they trade up just to pick him. They'll take him if he's available but there will be a very good player like Lindstrom, Catton, or Sennecke available if Montreal takes him.

[@HarryRiceHockey]

@@AnaheimRob 0 chance Montreal trades up, let alone gets fleeced. Hughes is one of the best GMs in the league, he's smarter than that.

[@timonincze]

I think he’ll be drafted at 7th overall by the Calgary of Eastern Ontario.

[@Garvatron89]

I hope columbus takes him at 4. You know exactly what kind of character you're getting with him because his father made sure he's plays the right way.

[@maluorno]

i think all Calgary fans are giddy at with the thought of another Iginla on the back of a Flames jersey. Pedigree counts for horses, why not hockey players?

[@thepiratecats801]

Would like to see him go #15. Unlikely though.

[@jasdosanjh7211]

Montreal is taking Tij at 5.

[@RM-we7px]

Isn’t it a Dragon?

[@math3342]

Montreal should take him at 5

[@georgewyatt2924]

Contender for 5th with the Habs.

[@coachrobwille4176]

I think he will go 5th or 6th

[@RM-we7px]

Sounds like his Dad.

[@RinkrattHockey]

He’s gone by pick #6

[@BvG_Venom]

It would be pretty funny to see a guy named Iginla win a Lady Byng. But i do think its in his interest to not play for the Flames. Let him just be a normal prospect somewhere else

[@bdGongShow]

I think Iginla goes in the 7-10 range. I’d be surprised if he fell out of the top 10 but I don’t think he’s a top 5 pick either.

[@austinpeterson1310]

As an Oilers fan... Calgary has to take Tij. Jarome was my fav player of all time and still is. I really hope Calgary takes him. Btw... Joe may be even better. Glad to have an Iginla back in the league.

[@jasdosanjh7211]

Tij won't be there at 9...Calgary needs to trade up if they want Tij.

[@mattblom3990]

Calgary should trade up to get him. It seems like destiny but if he's drafted elsewhere, he'll be back as a veteran through free agency. He needs to be where his dad is team advisor and his "uncle" is the GM.

[@Leblock_James]

I feel that Columbus Will surprise & Take him with the 4th Pick

[@atarimeejyaneeka]

McKenzie has Iginla going at 10. You're thinking of mid-season rankings... get it right.

[@GalenGTV]

Can you make a video "What if Winnipeg doesn't win lottery & ends up with Tkatchuk/Maurice in 2018" Not bot just posting 4 times

[@flyingtiger1603]

I think the best team for Iginla to go to would be the Oilers and see what the Flames fans think of that.

[@Brainspoil]

I can tell that you really want to see this world in flames ^^

[@jacobdill4499]

I think the Blues would take him but no way he is still on the board by the time that 16th pick comes around.

[@hughjass1044]

I hope he doesn't go to Calgary. Let him grow and be his own person and his own player and blaze his own trail without constant comparison to his father. If he's as good as billed, let him build his own legacy separate from his father's If he's less of a player than his father was; even if he's a good player, he's going to hear no end of it in Calgary.

[@MagicMike_101]

It makes no sense.

[@Aces8932]

Just for the story of it, I hope Calgary takes Iginla.

[@davids9520]

He's going to Detroit.

[@UnleashthePhury]

They trading up?

[@CLo-ly1ic]

There is absolutely no way Flames pass on Tij if available at 9.. He won't be there at 9.. I predict Flames will trade up and Jerome will be the one who comes out to announce the pic and give his son his jersey and hat!! Tij will be a Flame one way or another!!

[@mitchellskene8176]

If Calgary wants him, they'll have to trade up. No way Iggy Jr is still available at 9th.

[@yurk21]

Everyone knows if he’s still on the board Calgary is taking him

[@ScottBrown-ec4sf]

He is not his dad.

[@JevonSwallow]

How much do you owe me if YOU refer to him as Jerome?!?!?

[@andytitcomb9463]

Dropping to 14 so the Sharks can grab him.

[@MagicMike_101]

Whata non sense thing

[@Jman-cx4bd]

I think Iginla goes 5 to mtl

[@Dire-wuulf]

I hope not. He's a great player, but I feel we could do slightly better at #5 (Eiserman, Lindstrom, Demidov). Bob MacKenzie has Tij ranked at #16. Trust in Bob.

[@Jman-cx4bd]

@@Dire-wuulf demidov and lidstrom should go top 4 imo and eiserman isn’t going top 10 especially when a team like MTL already has Caufield.

[@Koersky]

@@Dire-wuulf you guys ain’t getting demidov unless you somehow trade up

[@Dire-wuulf]

@@Koersky Celine Dion disagrees with you

[@FC-tq1yj]

It would be awesome if Edmonton traded for 8th overall just to pick Tij.lmao

[@chrisbelos2834]

all i'm going to say about the 2024 draft is that Celebrini will make SJ happy and that someone in the top10 will make his team very happy. years from knowing who it will be and in what team. Taj may get drafted beyond the top 10, i truly believe bob mckenzie has divine knowledge about draft when he live-tweeted perfectly the 15 first draft picks in 2022

[@nolankuffner3573]

11th. And that's not because Calgary doesn't want him, it's because he's not the player they should be drafting at 9th. North American skaters, he goes 7th. But there are also 4 International skaters that are better equipped with what Calgary actually needs. The Flames could use him, eventually. What they need is someone who has the presence to shift a game within the next 18 months. And despite how much better his year was, he's still a 180lb kid.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

I think you have a good point about pressure. It's probably better for Tij to bot end up in Calgary.

[@isidornimages]

Poor Joe. His parents used all creativity and originality naming his older brother so all they could come up with for him was the literal most average Joe name.

[@angushiltz4880]

They have a sister named Jade.

[@FalseNi9e]

Tij won't fall to the Flames unfortunately

[@time9293]

Specifically watching to get proper pronunciation as I’ve only read it. If I get it wrong it’s on you now.

[@danieldrumm2287]

Zero chance he's there at 9.

[@elvisisalive2716]

Dude needs a new intro... my god man

[@yoholmes273]

Aaaaad the biggest question is, do you know Calgary sucks?

[@tomslick2058]

Watching tape he's rising to the top 5. Edge work and protecting the puck is elite. Combine will rise him further. Montreal will take him at 5.