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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.

Dean Millard


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    Season 2 episode 33 - Final show of the year, recapping 2021 NHL/UFHL Drafts & looking ahead to 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 40:50


    The 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 week and now he's going to get some well deserved time off. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 32 - Lightning Round - 32 prospects from Craig's List Top 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 58:22


    The 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 joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 - Episode 31 - Owen Power, Zach Dean, Shai Buium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 48:37


    The 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 helping Canada win gold. I asked Craig about his offensive potential and more. Zach Dean skated with Gatineau of the QMJHL this season and looks to be trusted, safe player that will help in both ends of the ice. He might not have high end skill, but he rarely makes mistakes and will be strong down the middle. Shai Buium is off to Denver University in 20222 and was excellent for Sioux City in the USHL this season. A terrific decision maker who is calm under pressure, there is a lot to like about him. We also discussed how players who lost a year of development should be judged and evaluated heading into the draft and somehow got talking about bullring!Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 30 - Matty Beniers, Samu Tuomaala, Aatu Räty + sneak peek at Craig's top 6!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 41:42


    The 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. Samu Tuomaala is a sniper from Finland who has a more complete game than people give him credit for and showed that during the U18s. Aatu Räty is one of the more talked about players in the draft, as he was ranked number 1 last year and now is at the back end of the first round for a lot of scouts. Craig also unveiled his top 6 of his top 64 which comes out July 8th on TSN and some fun mock drafts he and Bob McKenzie will be doing. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 29 - Luke Hughes, Brennan Othmann, Fabian Lysell. Plus finding gems after round 2 & remembering Tom Kurvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 46:56


    The 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 protect the puck well, but some question his skating. Does Craig? What was a season spent in the Swiss League like for the one time Flint Firebird of the OHL? Fabian Lysell has a ton of speed and only needs an inch of space to blow past defenders and create a scoring chance. He played most of the year in the SHL and while he didn't produce points, he did earn valuable experience. We also discussed how the Tampa Bay Lightning have built a potential Stanley Cup defending team by drafting well in rounds 3-7 and we remembered Tom Kurvers, a hockey legend in Minnesota, a 1986 Stanley Cup Champion and a past Hobey Baker Award winner for the great man he was. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 28 - Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Xavier Bourgault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 39:57


    The 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 mobility allows him to defend, but what about his offence? Craig and I offer some comparable that NHL and UFHL GMs should be excited about. Fyodor Svechkov was a steal in the UFHL futures auction, going for just $20 and now a projected first round pick, means profit for the scout who owns his fantasy rights. Craig compared his all around game to one of the best Russians to ever play in the NHL.Xavier Bourgault might not be the flashiest player, or a guy at the top of draft lists, but Craig feels he has the right game to be a really good NHL player and potentially on a top line. There are first line stars and first line complimentary players and Bourgault has a lot of 'glue guy' qualities to his game. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 27 - Brandt Clarke, Kent Johnson, Oskar Olausson + No combine and improving skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 42:22


    The 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 normally plays in Barrie but this year was skating in Slovakia. Kent Johnson was a freshman at Michigan in the Big 10 of the NCAA this season. He projects as a strong centreman but did play the wing this year. Oskar Olausson is a Swedish forward who does a lot of things well and could very well outplay his expectations with his slick hands. I also asked Craig about improving skills and the lack of combine right now. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 26 - Jesper Wallstedt, Chaz Lucius, Anton Olsson + BPA Vs drafting for need

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 46:26


    The 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 scorer who is going to the University of Minnesota to develop after an injury plagued season. Olsson is a Swedish defensemen who might have a chance to outplay his expectations, but could settle nicely as a #3 blue liner. I also asked Craig about the 'BPA Vs drafting for need' debate. Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/  

    Season 2 episode 25 - Zachary Bolduc, Isak Rosen, Benjamin Gaudreau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 48:24


    The 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 has an NHL calibre release and Benjamin Gaudreau was a bright star on a struggling Sarnia team last year and led Canada to gold at the U18s.  Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/

    Season two episode 24 - Matthew Coronato, Sebastian Cossa, Dylan Guenther + Power & Perfetti to the Worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 38:10


    The 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. Sebastian Cossa is one of three goalies who made Craig's top 32 and his numbers were incredible with the EDMONTON OIL KINGS this season. He looks like a goalie, not the Michelin Man in net and he makes saves as opposed to just letting the puck bounce off him like a trampoline. Dylan Guenther is Sebastian's teammate in Edmonton and at one point was touted as a potential #1 overall pick for 2021 and while Craig still sees him as a top line player, he might be more of a complimentary top line player, who will still go very high in July. We also discussed Owen Power and Cole Perfetti heading to the World Championship with Canada and I asked if Shane Wright should have been invited?Craig joins us each week courtesy of the UFFS Hotline, become a scout and track the same players Craig and other scouts do, join up at www.UFFSports.com and get paid for your eagle eye when it comes to future stars. Catch past episodes and individual players at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca and watch episodes on YouTube. UFF Sports: Email: info@uffsports.comWebsite: https://uffsports.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFFSportsTelegram: https://t.me/joinchat/SDRESrh77-LavqpTTelegram Announcements: https://t.me/joinchat/ScfVQ85rFDzQe-psMedium: https://uffsofficial.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uffsportsofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uffsportsofficial/ UFSN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFSNetwork UFHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/ufhleague UFAHLTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFAHL_UFFS UFGATwitter: https://twitter.com/UFGA_UFFS ZilPayhttps://zilpay.xyz/ 

    Season 2 episode 23 - Ivan Miroshnichenko, Shane Wright, Matvei Michkov, Connor Bedard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 37:05


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed, here.

    Season 2 episode 22 - U18 Worlds edition - Brandt Clarke, Simon Edvinsson, Fyodor Svechkov, Nikita Chibrikov, Shane Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 50:14


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed, here.

    Season 2 episode 21 - U18 edition - Francesco Pinelli, Brett Harrison, Conner Roulette, Connor Bedard, Shane Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 44:37


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed, here.

    Season 2 episode 20 - Josh Doan, Chase Stillman, Red Savage + the depth of the 2021 draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 41:51


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed, here.

    Season 2 episode 19 - Dylan Duke, James Malatesta, Dmitri Zugan + Craig's 2 players for the top pick in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:56


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 episode 18 - Justin Robidas, Aatu Raty, Nikita Chibrikov + building a foundation from the back end and looking out for the league

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 43:13


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 episode 17 - Story time and scouting tips - Todd Harvey cow patties, college free agents, NHL ready prospects, junior & college rinks and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 58:24


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered and discussed here.

    Season 2 episode 16 - Logan Stankoven, Cameron Whynot, Matt Coronato plus scout plans, subtle plays and top 5 vs 3-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 37:43


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 - Episode 15 - Sasha Pastujov, Samu Tuomaala, Zachary L'Heureux plus a July draft & lottery changes @UFHLeague

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 41:08


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 14 - 2021 Draft possibilities + profiles on William Eklund, Corson Ceulemans, Carson Lambos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 39:52


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 13 - The Goalie Watch!!! Jesper Wallstedt, Sebastian Cossa, Triston Lennox, Dryden McKayPlus @ExpansionUFHL, CHLers in AHL & NHL rookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 45:23


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 12 - A top 5 for 2021 and Lafreniere v Stutzle so far this season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 38:56


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 11 - The future of the 2021 draft + Luke Hughes, Matthew Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich @uffsports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 33:26


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 10 - WJC recap from teams to players plus 3 mini profiles - Simon Robertsson, Jimi Suomi, Logan Stankoven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 55:33


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    Season 2 Episode 9 - World Junior Preview and some funny and great NHL trade negotiation stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 34:17


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Covid19 and the WJHC, Leafs & Jets at the tournament & Olausson, Korczak, Behrens mini profiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 43:37


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 7 - WJC concerns, Canadiens, Senators prospects at tournament + Matthew Knies, Fyodor Svechkov, Dovar Tinling for 2021 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 38:20


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 6 - What is happening with Canada's WJC camp and 3 mini profiles Brennan Othmann, James Malatesta, Isak Rosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 43:51


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Craig joins us from Canada's WJC camp & 3 mini profiles - Kent Johnson, Luke Hughes, Kirill Kirasanov

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 47:58


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 51:24


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Corson Ceulemans, Fabian Lysell, Daniil Chayka, Cole Sillinger, Matt Beniers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 43:10


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Sneak Peak Season 2 Episode 3 - OHL body contact, Corson Ceulemans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 4:57


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Joey Moss, Mitchell Miller, Jesper Wallstedt, Owen Power, Simon Edvinsson, Auty Raty, Dylan Guenther, Mason McTavish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 40:44


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Sneak Peek - Season 2 Episode 2 #TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 6:50


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Season 2 Episode 1 - A General look at the 2021 NHL Draft @CraigJButton @DuckMillard @UffSports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 50:34


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Preview! Season Two Episode One Teaser - Is there a clear cut #1 for 2021? @CraigJButton @DuckMillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 2:52


    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 stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Episode 15 - Scouting Tips and Story-time with @CraigJButton @uffsports #YouOwnTheGame

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 53:38


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Episode 14 - First Round Recap with @craigjbutton #NHLDraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 44:43


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Episode 13 - Final Show Before Draft - Lucas Raymond Hendrix Lapierre, Connor Zary, Dylan Holloway, William Wallinder, Seth Jarvis @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 49:52


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Sneak Peek Episode 13 - Lucas Raymond, Hendrix Lapierre, Connor Zary, Dylan Holloway, William Wallinder, Seth Jarvis @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 5:35


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    #TimeMachine Episode 12 - Thomas Bourdeleau = Mike Peca, Cole Sillinger = 2021 Draft @CraigJButton @TigersHockey @USAHockeyNTDP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 10:41


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    #TheNextWave Episode 12 - Dmitri Zlodeyev ranked 50 on Craig's List, Tyler Tullio ranked 61 on @CraigJButton List @Oshawa_Generals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 16:12


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    #TopShelfTalent Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz LW/RW Djurgardens SHL - Ranked 13 on @CraigJButton List

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 11:06


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz, Dmitri Zlodeyev, Tyler Tullio, Thomas Bordeleau, Cole Sillinger, @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 46:26


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Sneak Peek Episode 12 - Alexander Holtz, Dmitiri Zlodeyev, Tyler Tullio, Thomas Bordeleau, Cole Sillinger @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 10:23


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Time Machine Episode 11 - Brendan Brisson = Ryan O'Reilly, 2021 = Zachary L'Heureux

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 11:10


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 14:08


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Top Shelf Talent Episode 11 - Marco Rossi C Ottawa Ranked 8 on @CraigJButton List @Ottawa67sHockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 15:34


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Episode 11 - Marco Rossi, Zion Nybeck, Cross Hannas, Brendan Brisson, Zachary L'Heureaux @CraigjButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 52:20


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Sneak Peek Episode 11 - Marco Rossi, Zion Nybeck, Cross Hanas, Brendan Brisson, Zachary L'Heureux @CraigJButton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 7:33


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

    Time Machine Episode 10 - Ridly Greig = Nazim Kadri, 2021 = Zachary Bolduc @CraigJButton @bdnwheatkings @oceanicrimouski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 16:42


    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, the stars of tomorrow are discovered here.

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