[News] Tij Iginla selected ninth overall by Seattle in WHL Draft

[Flamesfan05]

Iginla would be a reach for 5th overall. Or 1st.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

And he goes to Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto or another hated team. Unlikely, I know.

Would that mean the Flames would pass on him twice lol?

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

And he goes to Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto or another hated team. Unlikely, I know.

The Oilers are your team, how do you not know their draft pick situation? FYI, you and the Canucks don't have a first round pick.

[iggypop]

I’m confused what position Tij plays? There are pages and pages of debate that some posters would prefer a Centre, but Tij is listed as a Centre https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/...php?pid=251359

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by iggypop

I’m confused what position Tij plays? There are pages and pages of debate that some posters would prefer a Centre, but Tij is listed as a Centre https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/...php?pid=251359

Left shot left wing; think the confusion comes from the fact he's officially listed as a center still in the Kelowna Rockets official game sheets. 5on5 he plays with C Michael Cicek and RW Hiroki Gojsic.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Worth mentioning that Noah Kosick, the kid the Hitmen selected one spot ahead of Joe Iginla in the first round of last year's WHL Bantam draft, has officially committed to Michigan. Will likely never play a game for the Hitmen.

It's going to be interesting if you can go from junior to ncaa... Guys like this will probably play in the CHL while they wait for ncaa spot and also players who feel like they aren't getting a fair opportunity in the CHL will threaten to go to ncaa.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by jayswin

The Oilers are your team, how do you not know their draft pick situation? FYI, you and the Canucks don't have a first round pick.

I do know. I mentioned a few teams, plus there is a thing called trades.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I do know. I mentioned a few teams, plus there is a thing called trades.

You mentioned three teams, two of which haven't got a first-round pick, and aren't in a position to be trading away premium assets to acquire one.

Weak.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Worth mentioning that Noah Kosick, the kid the Hitmen selected one spot ahead of Joe Iginla in the first round of last year's WHL Bantam draft, has officially committed to Michigan. Will likely never play a game for the Hitmen.

He's 15 and has lots of growing to do but he is quite small. Probably felt going to Michigan is better for his development.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

You mentioned three teams, two of which haven't got a first-round pick, and aren't in a position to be trading away premium assets to acquire one.

Weak.

I know those teams are unlikely but mentioned another possibility. Tell me what I mentioned is impossible.

[Groot]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I know those teams are unlikely but mentioned another possibility. Tell me what I mentioned is impossible.

While not technically impossible, what you mentioned is as possible as me playing for one of those teams next year.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I know those teams are unlikely but mentioned another possibility. Tell me what I mentioned is impossible.

More likely the Oilers don’t have re-sign McDavid or Draisaitl than Iginla ending up on any of the teams you mentioned

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Yeah you can say with reasonable certainly at least that he isn't going to van, edm or tor

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Pick Tij. I do not give a damn about his position. Pick him.

Can you mention this the next time you're on Barn Burner with Rhett?

[Cecil Terwilliger]

We should start a new thread. He doesn’t even play for Seattle anymore.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

We should start a new thread. He doesn’t even play for Seattle anymore.

We can start a new one on June 28. I already have the topic headline ready:

With the 10th selection, the Flames select LW Tij Iginla

[GreenLantern2814]

^^^i think we’re going to be picking much higher than 10th.

[Bourque's Twin]

The only forwards that the Flames would possibly take ahead of Tij are Celebrini, Demidov, Lindstrom, and Catton. I don’t see the Flames taking Helenius or Eiserman ahead of him. There’s not enough of a skill gap and Eiserman is too much like Coronato.

Unless we win the lottery, it’s certain that Celebrini and Demidov are gone. I can’t see Catton getting past the top 8. He’s too good. Lindstrom probably won’t either as he’s 6’4 and a C. So the Flames most likely have the choice among Tij, Helenius, Eiserman, or one of the D. I hope they don’t choose one of the D unless it’s Parekh who falls. I’d rather have Tij over Buium.

[Chingas]

I have a feeling that he will have to overcome his name on our list. Saying that if he is tied on our list with a center or defenseman then his name will not elevate him and he won't be picked. I'm fairly sure the same would be true if tied with a winger. I feel like Iggy Sr and Craig will ensure that if he is picked it was a clear BPA in their mind to avoid any inclination that they were swayed by his name.

[Major Major]

Originally Posted by Chingas

I have a feeling that he will have to overcome his name on our list. Saying that if he is tied on our list with a center or defenseman then his name will not elevate him and he won't be picked. I'm fairly sure the same would be true if tied with a winger. I feel like Iggy Sr and Craig will ensure that if he is picked it was a clear BPA in their mind to avoid any inclination that they were swayed by his name.

Being negatively swayed by his name is also a risk. Craig said as much in reference to Lowry. He said not picking him because of who his dad was was a big mistake...