#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Tracking the Draft with Craig Button is a weekly 45 minute podcast hosted by Dean Millard featuring former NHL General Manager Craig Button who is currently the Director of Scouting for TSN. We will focus on the upcoming NHL draft in a number of different ways.One segment, titled Top Shelf Talent will feature a projected 1st round pick. Another segment will focus on players projected to go after the first round, titled The Next Wave. Time Machine will be a segment where we look at past drafts with stories from Craig and comparisons to a current draft prospects.
A short Prospect News segment and a trivia contest will wrap around the draft discussion between Craig and Dean.
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Episodes
Season 2 episode 33 - Final show of the year, recapping 2021 NHL/UFHL Drafts & looking ahead to 2022
August 06, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. The final show of the season saw us take a look back at the 2021 NHL Draft as well as what Duckman's Domination did in the UFHL Auction Draft. We chatted about the current Canadian WJC summer camp and looked ahead to the 2022 NHL/UFHL Drafts. It's been a real pleasure chatting with Craig each we...
Season 2 episode 32 - Lightning Round - 32 prospects from Craig's List Top 75
July 21, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. With the NHL/UFHL drafts this weekend, I took 32 names from Craig's top 75 list and did a little lightning round on 32 different players. From the player ranked #1 - Owen Power - to the guy at #75 - Justin Robidas and 30 others in between. Plus we snuck in a little Brad McCrimmon talk!!! Craig ...
Season 2 - Episode 31 - Owen Power, Zach Dean, Shai Buium
July 14, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. With the 2021 draft just around the corner we focused on the likely top pick as well as two players who could be later first round picks. Owen Power has been a tower of power all year as the #1 prospect. The Michigan Wolverine solidified his top spot at the men's World Hockey Championship helpin...
Season 2 episode 30 - Matty Beniers, Samu Tuomaala, Aatu Räty + sneak peek at Craig's top 6!
June 30, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. The 2021 draft is full of defenceman at the top end, which reminds me of the 2012 draft, but this year it's the 1995 draft that Craig thinks of. We discussed Matthew Beniers being one of the more complete players in the draft - not flashy, just effective - and some of the names he gets compared to...
Season 2 episode 29 - Luke Hughes, Brennan Othmann, Fabian Lysell. Plus finding gems after round 2 & remembering Tom Kurvers
June 23, 2021 22:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. Luke Hughes is part of a log jam of defencemen near the top of the draft. A great skater with confidence, but what will his offensive production be like? He's heading to Michigan next year so his development curve is on track. Brennan Othmann has a great shot, hockey IQ and uses his size to protec...
Season 2 episode 28 - Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Xavier Bourgault
June 16, 2021 21:30 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From a smooth skating defenceman to a skilled forward and a all around glue guy who can play on the top line we jumped around a bit this week. Craig and I also discussed Jack Eichel's trade value and Cole Caufield in the playoffs. Simon Edvinsson is the type of player you pay to watch skate. His...
Season 2 episode 27 - Brandt Clarke, Kent Johnson, Oskar Olausson + No combine and improving skills
June 02, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. We are just over 7 weeks until the draft and we continue to track players leading up to it. This week it's a Canadian Dman playing overseas, a Canadian forward playing in the U.S.A and a Swedish forward playing in his home country. Brandt Clarke is a big blue liner who Craig has ranked #2. He no...
Season 2 episode 26 - Jesper Wallstedt, Chaz Lucius, Anton Olsson + BPA Vs drafting for need
May 26, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. This week we discussed what might be coming from the Oilers system that could help add depth. The three prospects/NFTs we explore are Jesper Wallstedt, Chaz Lucius and Anton Olsson. Wallstedt is the top rated goalie for the draft and I asked Craig when he might be ready. Lucius is a pure goal scor...
Season 2 episode 25 - Zachary Bolduc, Isak Rosen, Benjamin Gaudreau
May 19, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. This week Craig and I discussed the importance of the recent Under 18 World Championship during a season with so few viewings. However basing so much on one viewing can be dangerous. Zachary Bolduc of Rimouski has always been a goal scorer, but this year developed his game even more. Isak Rosen ha...
Season two episode 24 - Matthew Coronato, Sebastian Cossa, Dylan Guenther + Power & Perfetti to the Worlds
May 12, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. Craig has revealed his Top 32 for the 2021 draft with a top 40 to come later one and we zeroed in on three players that made the grade. Matthew Coronato has been getting a lot of buzz in the UFHL and NHL scouting communities and rightfully so. A terrific goal scorer who is off to Harvard University...
Season 2 episode 24 - Matthew Coronato, Sebastian Cossa, Dylan Guenther + Power & Perfetti to the Worlds
May 12, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. Craig has revealed his Top 32 for the 2021 draft with a top 40 to come later one and we zeroed in on three players that made the grade. Matthew Coronato has been getting a lot of buzz in the UFHL and NHL scouting communities and rightfully so. A terrific goal scorer who is off to Harvard Universit...
Season 2 episode 23 - Ivan Miroshnichenko, Shane Wright, Matvei Michkov, Connor Bedard
May 06, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. A special day for this week's show as we are previewing the final of the World Under 18 Hockey Championship between Canada and Russia. It's a rivalry on ice that is terrific no matter the level and when it's best on best it's Top Shelf! This week we explored two star players on each team not eligib...
Season 2 episode 22 - U18 Worlds edition - Brandt Clarke, Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Nikita Chibrikov, Shane Wright
April 28, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. With Craig in Texas for the Under 18 World Championship we came up with a fab five pack of players taking part. From Brandt Clarke an offensive dman who has #1 defenceman written all over him to Simon Edvinsson who might not be as offensive as Clarke, but the Swede will be very valuable to an N...
Season 2 episode 21 - U18 edition - Francesco Pinelli, Brett Harrison, Conner Roulette, Connor Bedard, Shane Wright
April 21, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. It was the World U18 edition this week as we took a look at 5 players who will be suiting up for team Canada next week in Texas. Three of them are eligible for the 2021 NHL draft, the other two are for 2022 and 2023 respectively. F...
Season 2 episode 20 - Josh Doan, Chase Stillman, Red Savage + the depth of the 2021 draft
April 14, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. It was all about NHL bloodlines on this episode as we focused on three players whose fathers suited up in the NHL and had successful careers. Josh Doan is currently playing for the Chicago Steel and soon will be playing for his home st...
Season 2 episode 19 - Dylan Duke, James Malatesta, Dmitri Zugan + Craig's 2 players for the top pick in 2021
April 07, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. I asked Craig how many players he thinks have a realistic chance at going first overall in 2021 and who they are as we discussed the players in question. The three forwards we discussed from three different countries all have a uniqu...
Season 2 episode 18 - Justin Robidas, Aatu Raty, Nikita Chibrikov + building a foundation from the back end and looking out for the league
April 01, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. Justin Robidas is a point per game player right now in the QMJHL with Val-d'Or and while he doesn't do anything spectacular he also doesn't have any holes in his game. He thinks the game really well, much like his father Stephane who ...
Season 2 episode 17 - Story time and scouting tips - Todd Harvey cow patties, college free agents, NHL ready prospects, junior & college rinks and more
March 24, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week it was story time and scouting tips from Craig as we took questions from listeners and viewers. We started with a topical question about officiating after NHL Referee Tim Peel was fired for what was caught on a hot mic and th...
Season 2 episode 16 - Logan Stankoven, Cameron Whynot, Matt Coronato plus scout plans, subtle plays and top 5 vs 3-7
March 17, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. We focused on 3 guys who likely won't be top 5 or top 10 picks but have the potential to make some people ask, 'how'd they get him there?' Logan Stankoven was purchased as an NFT for $520 in the scout auction and while he's dropped ...
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Sasha Pastujov, Samu Tuomaala, Zachary L'Heureux plus a July draft & lottery changes @UFHLeague
March 10, 2021 21:43 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. We kicked things off discussing that a July draft looks like it's happening and how that impacts everyone involved. Don't ask Craig to put an asterisk beside this draft though, everyone is in the same situation. We also chatted about potential changes to the NHL draft lottery and whe...
Season 2 Episode 14 - 2021 Draft possibilities + profiles on William Eklund, Corson Ceulemans, Carson Lambos
March 03, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. The future of the 2021 NHL draft is up in the air and Craig and I discussed a few different possibilities as well as 3 top notch players for whenever it's held. William Eklund is having a terrific season as an draft aged player in th...
Season 2 Episode 13 - The Goalie Watch!!! Jesper Wallstedt, Sebastian Cossa, Triston Lennox, Dryden McKayPlus @ExpansionUFHL, CHLers in AHL & NHL rookies
February 25, 2021 20:52 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week's show was awesome as it was mostly about goalies. We took a look at a sure fire first rounder and some others who will be knocking on the door as well as a NCAA free agent who's nickname should be shut out. Jesper Wallst...
Season 2 Episode 12 - A top 5 for 2021 and Lafreniere v Stutzle so far this season
February 17, 2021 20:57 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. Craig will be unveiling his top 5 for the 2021 NHL draft on TSN this Thursday, but today I threw some names at him that might be on that list. We discussed the great all around play that coaches crave from Dylan Guenther and Matty Beniers as well as the potential that blue liners Owen Power, Simon ...
Season 2 Episode 11 - The future of the 2021 draft + Luke Hughes, Matthew Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich @uffsports
January 20, 2021 21:22 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week we discussed the future of the 2021 NHL draft. Will it happen this year or be pushed back to next year, and what kind of format would that look like? To me the NHL has an opportunity to do the right thing by the prospects,...
Season 2 Episode 10 - WJC recap from teams to players plus 3 mini profiles - Simon Robertsson, Jimi Suomi, Logan Stankoven
January 08, 2021 00:29 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. Craig is freshly out of the bubble that was the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton and we recapped the tournament, from a stellar gold medal game from the Americans to some individual players excelled. We also discussed s...
Season 2 Episode 9 - World Junior Preview and some funny and great NHL trade negotiation stories
December 22, 2020 19:34 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week Craig and I focused on the upcoming World Junior Championship. From what 2021 draft prospects to watch for to the Oilers, Flames and Canucks prospects in the tournament as we wrapped up our Canadian NHL team focus. We also ...
Season 2 Episode 8 - Covid19 and the WJHC, Leafs & Jets at the tournament & Olausson, Korczak, Behrens mini profiles
December 09, 2020 23:35 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. As the World Junior Hockey Championship draws closer players and coaches from different countries have been ruled out. We discussed how things will work when teams start arriving later this week to prepare for the bubble. We also loo...
Season 2 Episode 7 - WJC concerns, Canadiens, Senators prospects at tournament + Matthew Knies, Fyodor Svechkov, Dovar Tinling for 2021 Draft
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. There are plenty of concerns with Covid19 right now and the World Junior Tournament scheduled to start in Edmonton on Christmas Day, is no exception. Craig and I discussed the concerns as well as what Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Sena...
Season 2 Episode 6 - What is happening with Canada's WJC camp and 3 mini profiles Brennan Othmann, James Malatesta, Isak Rosen
November 25, 2020 20:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. The month long camp that Canada is holding for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship has been disrupted by Covid 19. Craig was attending all week and gave us the latest (though things change quickly) and what might happen in...
Season 2 Episode 5 - Craig joins us from Canada's WJC camp & 3 mini profiles - Kent Johnson, Luke Hughes, Kirill Kirasanov
November 19, 2020 22:45 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. Craig was in Red Deer for Canada's WJC evaluation camp and we discussed how things are going as well as the coaching staff. We addressed the rumour about Kirby Dach and the Hawks pulling him out of the tournament to start the NHL sea...
Season 2 Episode 4 - RIP Alex Trebek & Howie Meeker, Lest we forget, 5 Pack Mini Profiles - Brandt Clarke, Stanislav Svozil, Carson Lambos, Chaz Lucius, Benjamin Gaudreau
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. As we wait for seasons to get going we are doing mini profiles and chatting about the news in hockey. This week, it wasn't good as the world lost Howie Meeker and Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, both had a massive impact on TV and Alex T...
Season 2 Episode 3 - Corson Ceulemans, Fabian Lysell, Daniil Chayka, Cole Sillinger, Matt Beniers
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. While we make our way through the current hockey season or off season for some we are giving you glimpses of what you can expect for the 2021 draft and beyond. This week we started off discussing the Coyotes renouncing the selection...
Sneak Peak Season 2 Episode 3 - OHL body contact, Corson Ceulemans
November 03, 2020 21:30 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. As so many seasons are not going we are taking small looks at different players before we get into Top Shelf, Next Wave and Time Machine for season 2. In this sneak peak we discuss the OHL season with our without body contact and the...
Season 2 Episode 2 - Joey Moss, Mitchell Miller, Jesper Wallstedt, Owen Power, Simon Edvinsson, Auty Raty, Dylan Guenther, Mason McTavish
October 28, 2020 18:39 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week we discussed the passing of Joey Moss and the disgusting acts by Mitchell Miller and several organizations that should be wearing some shame. We took a brief look at Joey Moss, Mitchell Miller, Jesper Wallstedt, Owen Power,...
Sneak Peek - Season 2 Episode 2 #TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton
October 27, 2020 19:52 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In this preview we discussed the loss of Joey Moss and the lack of remorse with Arizona Coyotes draft pick Mitchell Miller and the reaction to it. Full show comes out Wednesday where we will briefly discuss Jesper Wallstedt, Owen Power...
Season 2 Episode 1 - A General look at the 2021 NHL Draft @CraigJButton @DuckMillard @UffSports
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's Lis...
Preview! Season Two Episode One Teaser - Is there a clear cut #1 for 2021? @CraigJButton @DuckMillard
October 20, 2020 20:41 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Wednesday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In the first episode of season two, Craig and I took a look at the 2021 NHL Draft from a broad perspective as well as recapping a portion of the UFFS Draft and Open Market scouting process. Is there a clear cut #1 for next year? Wha...
Episode 15 - Scouting Tips and Story-time with @CraigJButton @uffsports #YouOwnTheGame
October 15, 2020 16:51 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week it was 'Scouting Tips and Storytime' with Craig as we took questions from listeners about the scouting world and his time with various organizations. From draft table decisions to wasted scouting trips Craig has some great adv...
Episode 14 - First Round Recap with @craigjbutton #NHLDraft
October 08, 2020 20:59 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week we recapped the first round of the draft and started with some of the best moments. We then moved on to the players and discussed this group of players and the teams that picked them. Quinton Byfield, Tim Stuetzle, Lucas R...
Episode 13 - Final Show Before Draft - Lucas Raymond Hendrix Lapierre, Connor Zary, Dylan Holloway, William Wallinder, Seth Jarvis @CraigJButton
October 02, 2020 00:18 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's List...
Sneak Peek Episode 13 - Lucas Raymond, Hendrix Lapierre, Connor Zary, Dylan Holloway, William Wallinder, Seth Jarvis @CraigJButton
September 30, 2020 23:29 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In our final show before the NHL Draft we jammed in 6 mini Top Shelf Talent segment. We discussed Lucas Raymond who Craig called a sneaky goal scorer and is known more for his playmaking abilities. Hendrix Lapierre might have been a top...
#TimeMachine Episode 12 - Thomas Bourdeleau = Mike Peca, Cole Sillinger = 2021 Draft @CraigJButton @TigersHockey @USAHockeyNTDP
September 25, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Time Machine on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button tells a story regarding a past player and the NHL Draft while relating it to a player in this year's draft prospect pool. They...
#TheNextWave Episode 12 - Dmitri Zlodeyev ranked 50 on Craig's List, Tyler Tullio ranked 61 on @CraigJButton List @Oshawa_Generals
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In The Next Wave on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players ranked outside of the top 40 on Craig's List, who are projected to go after the first round, w...
#TopShelfTalent Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz LW/RW Djurgardens SHL - Ranked 13 on @CraigJButton List
September 25, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's List...
Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz, Dmitri Zlodeyev, Tyler Tullio, Thomas Bordeleau, Cole Sillinger, @CraigJButton
September 24, 2020 17:04 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week it's Swedish sniper Alexander Holtz in Top Shelf Talent and Craig warns against thinking he's a one trick pony. Dmitri Zlodeyev is a Russian forward that some scouts may not have seen a lot, and could be a sleeper pick. He w...
Sneak Peek Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz, Dmitiri Zlodeyev, Tyler Tullio, Thomas Bordeleau, Cole Sillinger @CraigJButton
September 24, 2020 00:09 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Top Shelf Talent we explore one of the top goal scorers in the draft as Alexander Holtz spent the year playing against men in the SHL and doesn't need a lot of space to score. In the Next Wave it was Dmitri Zlodeyev who played in the...
Time Machine Episode 11 - Brendan Brisson = Ryan O'Reilly, 2021 = Zachary L'Heureux
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Time Machine on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button tells a story regarding a past player and the NHL Draft while relating it to a player in this year's draft prospect pool. They co...
The Next Wave Episode 11 - Zion Nybeck LW/RW SV71 Ranked 52 on Craig's List Cross Hanas LW Portland ranked 73 on @CraigJButton List @HV71 @pdxwinterhawks
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In The Next Wave on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players ranked outside of the top 40 on Craig's List, who are projected to go after the first round...
Top Shelf Talent Episode 11 - Marco Rossi C Ottawa Ranked 8 on @CraigJButton List @Ottawa67sHockey
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's List...
Episode 11 - Marco Rossi, Zion Nybeck, Cross Hannas, Brendan Brisson, Zachary L'Heureaux @CraigjButton
September 17, 2020 22:38 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more. This week we discussed the leading scorer in across the Canadian Hockey League, Marco Rossi of the Ottawa 67's. Craig has him ranked 8th and with his playmaking and goal scoring skills, he's a true double threat, although he did have ...