Latest Director of scouting Podcast Episodes
Season 2 episode 33 - Final show of the year, recapping 2021 NHL/UFHL Drafts & looking ahead to 2022
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - August 06, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutesThe 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...
Season 2 episode 32 - Lightning Round - 32 prospects from Craig's List Top 75
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - July 21, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutesThe 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 l...
Season 2 - Episode 31 - Owen Power, Zach Dean, Shai Buium
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - July 14, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutesThe 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 player...
Season 2 episode 30 - Matty Beniers, Samu Tuomaala, Aatu Räty + sneak peek at Craig's top 6!
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - June 30, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 episode 29 - Luke Hughes, Brennan Othmann, Fabian Lysell. Plus finding gems after round 2 & remembering Tom Kurvers
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - June 23, 2021 22:16 - 46 minutesThe 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 conf...
Season 2 episode 28 - Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Xavier Bourgault
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - June 16, 2021 21:30 - 39 minutesThe 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 th...
Season 2 episode 27 - Brandt Clarke, Kent Johnson, Oskar Olausson + No combine and improving skills
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - June 02, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutesThe 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 w...
Season 2 episode 26 - Jesper Wallstedt, Chaz Lucius, Anton Olsson + BPA Vs drafting for need
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - May 26, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 episode 25 - Zachary Bolduc, Isak Rosen, Benjamin Gaudreau
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - May 19, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutesThe 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 2 episode 24 - Matthew Coronato, Sebastian Cossa, Dylan Guenther + Power & Perfetti to the Worlds
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - May 12, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutesThe 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 ...
Season two episode 24 - Matthew Coronato, Sebastian Cossa, Dylan Guenther + Power & Perfetti to the Worlds
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - May 12, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutesThe 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 o...
Season 2 episode 23 - Ivan Miroshnichenko, Shane Wright, Matvei Michkov, Connor Bedard
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - May 06, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutesThe 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 Cham...
Season 2 episode 22 - U18 Worlds edition - Brandt Clarke, Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Nikita Chibrikov, Shane Wright
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - April 28, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutesThe 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 play...
Season 2 episode 21 - U18 edition - Francesco Pinelli, Brett Harrison, Conner Roulette, Connor Bedard, Shane Wright
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - April 21, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutesThe 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...
Season 2 episode 20 - Josh Doan, Chase Stillman, Red Savage + the depth of the 2021 draft
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - April 14, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 episode 19 - Dylan Duke, James Malatesta, Dmitri Zugan + Craig's 2 players for the top pick in 2021
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - April 07, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutesThe 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...
Season 2 episode 18 - Justin Robidas, Aatu Raty, Nikita Chibrikov + building a foundation from the back end and looking out for the league
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - April 01, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutesThe 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...
Season 2 episode 17 - Story time and scouting tips - Todd Harvey cow patties, college free agents, NHL ready prospects, junior & college rinks and more
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - March 24, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutesThe 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 sco...
Season 2 episode 16 - Logan Stankoven, Cameron Whynot, Matt Coronato plus scout plans, subtle plays and top 5 vs 3-7
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - March 17, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Sasha Pastujov, Samu Tuomaala, Zachary L'Heureux plus a July draft & lottery changes @UFHLeague
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - March 10, 2021 21:43 - 41 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 Episode 14 - 2021 Draft possibilities + profiles on William Eklund, Corson Ceulemans, Carson Lambos
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - March 03, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 Episode 13 - The Goalie Watch!!! Jesper Wallstedt, Sebastian Cossa, Triston Lennox, Dryden McKayPlus @ExpansionUFHL, CHLers in AHL & NHL rookies
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - February 25, 2021 20:52 - 45 minutesThe 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 i...
Season 2 Episode 12 - A top 5 for 2021 and Lafreniere v Stutzle so far this season
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - February 17, 2021 20:57 - 38 minutesThe 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 so...
Season 2 Episode 11 - The future of the 2021 draft + Luke Hughes, Matthew Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich @uffsports
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - January 20, 2021 21:22 - 33 minutesThe 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 futur...
Season 2 Episode 10 - WJC recap from teams to players plus 3 mini profiles - Simon Robertsson, Jimi Suomi, Logan Stankoven
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - January 08, 2021 00:29 - 55 minutesThe 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 bubbl...
Season 2 Episode 9 - World Junior Preview and some funny and great NHL trade negotiation stories
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - December 22, 2020 19:34 - 34 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 Episode 8 - Covid19 and the WJHC, Leafs & Jets at the tournament & Olausson, Korczak, Behrens mini profiles
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - December 09, 2020 23:35 - 43 minutesThe 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 Champi...
Season 2 Episode 7 - WJC concerns, Canadiens, Senators prospects at tournament + Matthew Knies, Fyodor Svechkov, Dovar Tinling for 2021 Draft
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - December 02, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutesThe 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 C...
Season 2 Episode 6 - What is happening with Canada's WJC camp and 3 mini profiles Brennan Othmann, James Malatesta, Isak Rosen
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - November 25, 2020 20:46 - 43 minutesThe 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 ...
Season 2 Episode 5 - Craig joins us from Canada's WJC camp & 3 mini profiles - Kent Johnson, Luke Hughes, Kirill Kirasanov
#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton - November 19, 2020 22:45 - 47 minutesThe 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'...
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