‘I kind of blacked out’: Like Jarome, Tij Iginla makes Utah history
When Tij Iginla’s name was announced inside the Sphere on Friday, Tij stood up and wrapped his arms around father Jarome.
Tij is headed to Salt Lake City, a city that holds a special meaning for his Hall of Fame father.
With trade rumours swirling everywhere around the league, some pre-draft moves already over, uncertainty in the order players will be picked after first overall — and, of course, free agency on the horizon — the 2024 NHL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 PT, catch Round 1 of the NHL Draft on Sportsnet, live from the Sphere in Las Vegas. We’ll see 32 players picked on Friday night, before Rounds 2-7 get going on Saturday.
As the first round unfolds, you can also follow along here in our live blog, which will touch on the players who are picked, analyze any trades that go down, and make sense of what it all means for the 2024-25 NHL season, and beyond.