Why Flames Drafted Joe Iginla About 150 Picks Before Anyone Thought Jarome Iginla's Son Should Be Taken

Why Flames drafted Joe Iginla about 150 picks before anyone thought Jarome Iginla's son should be taken

Iginla was chosen to begin the third round on Saturday.

Calgary Flames draft Joe Iginla in 3rd round of NHL draft

There’s a new Iginla in the Flames organization.

Jarome Iginla's Son Joe Selected by Flames in 2026 NHL Draft, Watch Highlights of 3rd-Round Pick

An Iginla will be wearing a Calgary Flames sweater again.

Calgary Flames draft Joe Iginla, youngest son of franchise legend Jarome

Joe Iginla, the youngest son of franchise legend Jarome Iginla, will be joining the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames surprisingly select Jarome Iginla's son at NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames couldn’t make it happen during the 2024 NHL Draft, when Tij Iginla was selected sixth overall by the Utah Mammoth. Utah stepped to the podium before the Flames, who later selected Zayne Parekh ninth overall. However, in 2026, the Flames were able to draft another one of Jarome Iginla’s kids. Early in the third round of the NHL Draft, Calgary selected Joe Iginla with the 65th overall pick. It’s a feel-good story for Calgary, br…

Flames Select Joe Iginla at 65: A Legacy Player's Determined Journey

Calgary Flames selected Joe Iginla, son of franchise legend Jarome Iginla, with the 65th overall pick in the NHL draft, despite concerns he was ranked much lower. Joe expressed determination to carve his own identity away from his father's shadow and prove critics wrong. He acknowledged the pressure of living up to the Iginla name but is focused on his development and resilience after facing injuries and challenges in junior hockey. By the Numbe…