As the draft board rolls along and we approach the Flyers’ first pick at #12, a well-rounded forward with family ties to the NHL enters the fray as a potential option.
Pre-Draft Rankings
No. 14 by Corey Pronman (The Athletic)
No. 15 by Scott Wheeler (The Athletic)
No. 11 by Sportsnet
No. 16 by Bob McKenzie (TSN)
Statistics
What’s there to like?
If Tij Iginla was an MLB prospect, you would most likely see a lot of outlets describing him as a “five-tool player”. He can do a little bit of everything, play either wing or forward, and is responsible and effective in all three zones of the ice.