There has been plenty of speculation now that the Calgary Flames will look to take Tij Iginla at the 2024 NHL Draft.
As Flames fans know, Iginla is the son of franchise icon Jarome. According to many experts, including TSN’s Bob McKenzie, he is projected to go right around 10th in this year’s draft. That would line up well with the Flames, who, following yesterday’s draft lottery, will select ninth this June.
After a mediocre rookie season in the WHL, Iginla has seen his draft stock rise dramatically this year, thanks to an impressive 47-goal, 84-point season with the Kelowna Rockets. He also dominated for Team Canada recently at the IIHF 2024 U-18 World Championship, scoring six goals and 12 points in only seven games.
How awesome is this picture of U-18 gold medalist Tij Iginla posing with his dad Jarome!? 🥇🇨🇦
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(📸: @IIHFHockey) pic.twitter.com/FVomrxAIHj— JayOnSC (@JayOnSC) May 8, 2024
That big performance helped Canada capture the gold medal and has some Flames fans worried that by the time general manager Craig Conroy walks to the podium to make his first pick, Iginla won’t be available.
Of course. He won’t be there at 9, though. Think he’ll go 5th to 8th.
— Wells35 (@Welzoid35) May 8, 2024
I don’t think he’ll be available.
— Miloš Golupski (@MGolupski) May 7, 2024
Im afraid Seattle (who scouts the whl hard ) will take him at 8th – so flames will need an alternative
— Bruce Irvine (@UrbanIrvine) May 8, 2024
He won’t be there
— Allan Arndt (@akarndt) May 8, 2024
He will go before 9th. No question!
— Richard (@slimindy1) May 8, 2024
He is not gonna last that long
— David Sever (@sever_david) May 8, 2024
I have a feeling he’s going top 5
— Stresso Espresso (@LeTrash6661) May 8, 2024
He will be gone by 9
— icedog2k3 (@icedog2k3) May 8, 2024
He won’t be there at 9.
— NotSoSlimShady (@Momsfavourite66) May 8, 2024
A month ago I would’ve said yes. Now I’d say he’s gone by 7
— 305Flames (@305Flames) May 8, 2024
For now, Flames fans will have to sit back and wait to see how things play out. It will all be determined by the first day of the draft, which will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28.
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