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

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by butterfly

Once this winning streak is over we will be back to a top 10 pick again, and as FlamesAddiction mentioned I have only seen Tij going in the teens in the mock drafts. So he should be available.

I wonder how the amateur scouts have it all ranked. Jarome went 11th...

It's hard to find records on the internet going back to Jarome's draft year, but I seem to recall that he was a riser that year. He started the year off to go in the late first round, and by the time the draft came along, he was ranked in the mid teens, and Dallas saw the trajectory and selected him a little higher than projected.

[Sandman]

My write-up on Tij if anyone is interested:

Draft Thoughts (Baby Iggy Edition):

When talking about C/LW Tij Iginla, there are going to be instances where it will sound like you're talking about Iggy Sr. Tij is still quite young, with an Aug.1st birthday, and has amassed 70 points in 54 games to date, with an incredible 40 goals, good for 8th in the WHL. He was Player of the Game for Team White in the CHL Top Prospects Game, up against top talent- despite the fact that he didn't register a point. Tij is perhaps the most improved player in this draft over the last few years, as he wasn't even on the radar before last season. Like his father in his draft year, he is not the fastest, or most skilled, but has high-end instincts, plays in all situations, and has a distinctive "IT" factor.

Iggy is an extremely industrious player, and seems to cover every inch of ice in a shift- he's everywhere all at once, and dangerous from any point in the offensive zone, and off the rush. He thinks well ahead of the play with his high-end IQ and awareness, and though he's a high-volume shooter, he doesn't get nearly enough credit for how good he is as a playmaker- he can complete the most difficult passes, tape-to-tape through traffic with saucers over sticks, between legs, and through triangles. His passing game can match most of the top playmakers in junior. Iggy is a top sniper, and finisher (two different things), and doesn't need time or space to unleash his lethal shot. He has a potent release, perhaps the best in the draft, that can freeze goalies, and he can change the angle of his shot and his blade, to further decieve the opposition. He can shoot from anywhere with power and velocity, and he has every shot imaginable in his repertoire, all of them hard and heavy- including backhands, catch-and-release, curl-and-drags, wristers, and one-timers. He will also go the net to get rebounds, tips, and second-chance opportunities, and has soft hands around the net. He will drive the slot off the rush, with or without the puck, and when in-zone, he explodes off the wall to attack the middle.

One of Iginla's most important skills, and the trait that facilitates his offense, is his quick hands and stickhandling which, when combined with his mastery of deception, enable him to freeze checkers and move through attackers, even along the wall. He frequently beats defenders 1-on-1; he's shifty, with plenty of fakes, dekes, look-offs, and deception to create separation, as well as time and space to exploit. He's confident with the puck on his stick, and calm under pressure, and baits checkers into going one way, while he's going in another direction. Like Iggy Sr., he wins most 50/50 battles, and is dominant along the boards and down low, using his unnatural strength, tight puck-protection, high-end handling, and his deception, to play keep-away on the wall, or just power his way through coverage. He always wins inside position, engages physically, absorbs contact, and has a bit of an edge- he battles hard in the trenches, and will work to establish position in front of the net. The ability he has to be a possession player makes him valuable to his team, and when there's no play, he works to keep the puck alive in the offensive zone. Off the puck, he knows where to be to make himself an option for passes, whether it's in the zone, or in transition.

Speed-wise, Iginla is not a burner, but is still above average, and gets up to full speed very quickly, with a nice first-step, and good acceleration. His stride is long and powerful, and his edges are excellent, giving him a good change of direction to evade checks, and the ability to start and stop on a dime. He is uncommonly strong on his skates, and difficult to knock off the puck. Any shortcomings he has in his straight-ahead speed are compensated by his indomitable motor- he's always going flat-out, all the time, keeping his legs pumping vigorously. Iggy is hyper-engaged, highly competitive, and always the hardest working player on the ice- seemingly in the thick of the play at all times. He has a good understanding of his responsibilities in the defensive zone, with good positioning and awareness- always sticking to his man like glue. He will assist teammates down low, throw a hit to dislodge the puck, and is trusted in penalty-killing situations.

Iginla doesn't have a whole lot of weaknesses, but he can get caught holding on to the puck for too long, particularly when looking for a shot. This same thing can affect him in his decision-making, as he can run out of real estate when waiting for the right play to develop. He must avoid being too fancy, and looks indecisive at times. Being a high-volume shooter, some of his shots are of a low-percentage variety, so he could stand to use his teammates more in these situations. He must work to further his skating and strength for the pro ranks, but this is undoubtedly a future first-line goal-scoring winger, as it remains to be seen if his game suits the center position at the next level. Look for him in the top-12 in this year's draft.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by Sandman

My write-up on Tij if anyone is interested:

Draft Thoughts (Baby Iggy Edition):

When talking about C/LW Tij Iginla, there are going to be instances where it will sound like you're talking about Iggy Sr. Tij is still quite young, with an Aug.1st birthday, and has amassed 70 points in 54 games to date, with an incredible 40 goals, good for 8th in the WHL. He was Player of the Game for Team White in the CHL Top Prospects Game, up against top talent- despite the fact that he didn't register a point. Tij is perhaps the most improved player in this draft over the last few years, as he wasn't even on the radar before last season. Like his father in his draft year, he is not the fastest, or most skilled, but has high-end instincts, plays in all situations, and has a distinctive "IT" factor.

Iggy is an extremely industrious player, and seems to cover every inch of ice in a shift- he's everywhere all at once, and dangerous from any point in the offensive zone, and off the rush. He thinks well ahead of the play with his high-end IQ and awareness, and though he's a high-volume shooter, he doesn't get nearly enough credit for how good he is as a playmaker- he can complete the most difficult passes, tape-to-tape through traffic with saucers over sticks, between legs, and through triangles. His passing game can match most of the top playmakers in junior. Iggy is a top sniper, and finisher (two different things), and doesn't need time or space to unleash his lethal shot. He has a potent release, perhaps the best in the draft, that can freeze goalies, and he can change the angle of his shot and his blade, to further decieve the opposition. He can shoot from anywhere with power and velocity, and he has every shot imaginable in his repertoire, all of them hard and heavy- including backhands, catch-and-release, curl-and-drags, wristers, and one-timers. He will also go the net to get rebounds, tips, and second-chance opportunities, and has soft hands around the net. He will drive the slot off the rush, with or without the puck, and when in-zone, he explodes off the wall to attack the middle.

One of Iginla's most important skills, and the trait that facilitates his offense, is his quick hands and stickhandling which, when combined with his mastery of deception, enable him to freeze checkers and move through attackers, even along the wall. He frequently beats defenders 1-on-1; he's shifty, with plenty of fakes, dekes, look-offs, and deception to create separation, as well as time and space to exploit. He's confident with the puck on his stick, and calm under pressure, and baits checkers into going one way, while he's going in another direction. Like Iggy Sr., he wins most 50/50 battles, and is dominant along the boards and down low, using his unnatural strength, tight puck-protection, high-end handling, and his deception, to play keep-away on the wall, or just power his way through coverage. He always wins inside position, engages physically, absorbs contact, and has a bit of an edge- he battles hard in the trenches, and will work to establish position in front of the net. The ability he has to be a possession player makes him valuable to his team, and when there's no play, he works to keep the puck alive in the offensive zone. Off the puck, he knows where to be to make himself an option for passes, whether it's in the zone, or in transition.

Speed-wise, Iginla is not a burner, but is still above average, and gets up to full speed very quickly, with a nice first-step, and good acceleration. His stride is long and powerful, and his edges are excellent, giving him a good change of direction to evade checks, and the ability to start and stop on a dime. He is uncommonly strong on his skates, and difficult to knock off the puck. Any shortcomings he has in his straight-ahead speed are compensated by his indomitable motor- he's always going flat-out, all the time, keeping his legs pumping vigorously. Iggy is hyper-engaged, highly competitive, and always the hardest working player on the ice- seemingly in the thick of the play at all times. He has a good understanding of his responsibilities in the defensive zone, with good positioning and awareness- always sticking to his man like glue. He will assist teammates down low, throw a hit to dislodge the puck, and is trusted in penalty-killing situations.

Iginla doesn't have a whole lot of weaknesses, but he can get caught holding on to the puck for too long, particularly when looking for a shot. This same thing can affect him in his decision-making, as he can run out of real estate when waiting for the right play to develop. He must avoid being too fancy, and looks indecisive at times. Being a high-volume shooter, some of his shots are of a low-percentage variety, so he could stand to use his teammates more in these situations. He must work to further his skating and strength for the pro ranks, but this is undoubtedly a future first-line goal-scoring winger, as it remains to be seen if his game suits the center position at the next level. Look for him in the top-12 in this year's draft.

Enough said. Tij or bust. Do everything in your power to draft this man

[Britflamesfan]

Originally Posted by Cortez

Enough said. Tij or bust. Do everything in your power to draft this man

Please don’t, we need to take best player available. Just because he is Iggy’s son does not mean we should take him at any cost. Not to mention the pressure that would be on the kid.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Britflamesfan

Please don’t, we need to take best player available. Just because he is Iggy’s son does not mean we should take him at any cost. Not to mention the pressure that would be on the kid.

I don't get this this type of thinking, any NHL player worth a damn loves and feeds off pressure, the ones that don't are NFG.

[Eb0la11]

Conroy already told me he’s drafting him at the Calgary airport back in January:

Post #63

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showth...20#post8942220

[iggyloob12]

Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Conroy already told me he’s drafting him at the Calgary airport back in January:

Post #63

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showth...20#post8942220

The draft is at the Las Vegas Sphere, not the Calgary airport.

[Britflamesfan]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

I don't get this this type of thinking, any NHL player worth a damn loves and feeds off pressure, the ones that don't are NFG.

They are under enough pressure playing in the NHL and Canada without throwing on the insane expectations that would come with playing on his dads old team.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Britflamesfan

They are under enough pressure playing in the NHL and Canada without throwing on the insane expectations that would come with playing on his dads old team.

Fair enough but I’d bet the Flames have and will discuss this. If they do choose to draft him, they’re probably pretty confident Tij will be able to handle the ‘Iginla’ factor in this town. Truthfully, no matter what team he goes to, he’s going to have to deal with that to some degree.

That said, from the looks of things the Flames are going to have a few options, maybe quite a few options depending how these last 20-ish games go. The draft seems to have a number of good D available. Although the Flames have done a good job replenishing the cupboard recently, Morin, Brutz,Grushnikov, I still think if the Flames can snag a guy who has a chance to be a 1D, that might be too good to pass up. Yakemchuk has to be appealing. 6’4” RHS with plenty of offense and has been ranked as high as 6 from what I’ve seen. Also listened to a podcast a couple months ago where they said Caden Lindstrom might be one to keep your eyes on. They specifically mentioned Jarome Iginla scouting him quite a bit.

At the end of the day, I’d like to see the Flames with a top 10 pick so they have chance to grab one of these guys.

[GioforPM]

Tij sounds a lot like Zary in that write up.

[Eb0la11]

Originally Posted by iggyloob12

The draft is at the Las Vegas Sphere, not the Calgary airport.

He’s is a pronoun indicating something to occur in the future. Great take.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by Britflamesfan

Please don’t, we need to take best player available. Just because he is Iggy’s son does not mean we should take him at any cost. Not to mention the pressure that would be on the kid.

Tij is the best player available

[Paulie Walnuts]

Say no more. Tij it is.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Britflamesfan

They are under enough pressure playing in the NHL and Canada without throwing on the insane expectations that would come with playing on his dads old team.

The Iginlas eat pressure for breakfast. He'll be fine.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Eb0la11

He’s is a pronoun indicating something to occur in the future. Great take.

It was a funny play on words based on a different and acceptable interpretation of your post. Great take.

[bc-chris]

Tij selected as kelowna rockets MVP for this season...


https://www.castanet.net/news/WHL/47...na-Rockets-MVP

Ultimately, the team went with Iginla who, at 17 years, seven months and 20 days, is the youngest player ever selected team MVP.
He called it a huge honour.
"I think it's cool and a cool award to win for anyone and being in my second year it's a huge honour," said Iginla second in points on the team with 83.
"I think I have gotten a lot better over the course of the season. Playing big minutes in lots of different situations I think has been good for me."
His 83 points are also more than his Hockey Hall of Fame dad Jerome Iginla (71) had during his second season in the WHL.
Having his dad at games, says the younger Iginla is a bonus for him as a player.
"He's a great dad and a huge help to my game. We are always looking over video, working in the shooting areas. He helped me a ton this year."
Iginla was also named the team's scholastic player of the year and is one of three players in line for the top plus/minus on the team. That will be decided following the final two games of the season this weekend.

[getbak]

Hall of Fame dad whose name we didn't bother learning how to spell.

[BigThief]

Draft the kid

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by getbak

Hall of Fame dad whose name we didn't bother learning how to spell.

Its short for Tijuana Iginla.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Its short for Tijuana Iginla.

Where he was conceived.