Tij Iginla's Disappointment Over Utah Draft Pick Revealed

Yet Tij may not feel the same way at least for now. A fan interaction revealed Iginla's heart is still in Calgary and he truly wanted to be a Flame, not a member of Utah.

It means Utah fans need to make Tij feel at home whether it's in a preseason game or his NHL debut. Now that's his entry level contract has been signed and he's the organization's maiden draft pick, royal treatment is required from the crowd. They must embrace him from first sight in an effort to turn his frown upside down.

Last season, Tij, scored 47 goals and had 84 points in 64 regular-season games for the WHL's Kelowna Rockets plus 15 points in 11 playoff games.

He also won gold with Hockey Canada at the U18 World Championship, with six goals and a dozen points in six games.

Starting his career in Utah gives him the perfect pressure-free environment to thrive and develop. The goal should be to make him want to call the place home for the long run. If not, he will be flaming for Calgary before you know it.

Source: Hockey Latest
Tij Iginla reportedly disappointed with Utah drafting him