Tij Iginla C
Fellow WHLer Tij Iginla plays a physical hockey game every time he steps on the ice. Talent scouts have noted Iginla steps into opponents space when they enter the boards to knock them off balance. He’s also fast, beating defenseman to the puck. When he can’t outrace them, he’ll trap their feet to the boards or time a perfectly executed stick lift.
The son of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Jarome Iginla, Tij is a potential solid pickup. Fans have complained that the Sabres don’t play a tough enough game, letting opponents push them around too much. Iginla won’t let anybody dominate him and his aggressive style of hockey would bring a much-needed change in that department.
Iginla combines his tough physicality with an offensive prowess, leading the Kewlona Rockets with 47 goals and was second with 84 total points. He’s also decent on power plays, netting 11 PP goals in 64 regular season matchups. Iginla enjoyed a 6-6-12 record in the postseason, helping Canada win a gold medal in the 2024 IIHF World under-18 Championship.
If the Sabres want a strong center who can score and check with equal ability, Tij Iginla is available.