Tij Iginla allegedly unhappy with Utah Hockey Club draft selection

After being chosen as the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural sixth overall draft pick, Tij Iginla appears reluctant to join the team.

Tij Iginla faces significant expectations in the NHL, being the son of Flames legend Jerome Iginla. While the Utah Hockey Club was thrilled to draft him, it seems Tij's heart may lie elsewhere. Recently seen at a store, he expressed a desire to join the Calgary Flames instead.

Tij had a standout season for Kelowna last year, putting up 47 goals and 37 assists in 64 games, along with an outstanding +/- rating of +17. If these numbers are a preview of his NHL potential, he seems poised to follow in his father Jerome's legendary footsteps. Despite Utah's hopes for him, a recent viral post suggests Tij may prefer being drafted by Calgary over Utah.

Are we facing another scenario akin to Eric Lindros, who famously refused to play for the Quebec Nordiques after they drafted him decades ago, or is this situation being blown out of proportion? Only time will reveal the truth in the coming weeks.

Source: Markerzone
Tij Iginla reportedly not happy he was drafted by Utah Hockey Club

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