Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Button

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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Habs top prospect Alexander Zharovsky skating in Brossard alongside Ivan Demidov, what the pair could accomplish together, the Montreal Canadiens likely forced to part ways with some of their top prospects in order to improve the roster this summer, how the Carolina Hurricanes built their championship team, trends that the Habs could follow and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC starting next season and another night of entertaining World Cup action.Joining the show is Travis Green (17:26), Craig Button (51:07) and Mathis Preston (1:03:18).

TSN hockey analyst Craig Button kicked off today's show to break down a massive weekend in the hockey world, starting with the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the 2026 Stanley Cup. Button weighed in on just how dominant this Hurricanes squad was throughout the postseason, the critical role of their goaltending, the undeniable impact of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, and what the future holds for the newly crowned championship club. From there, the conversation shifted to a busy offseason ahead for the Edmonton Oilers. With the finals officially in the books, Button discussed whether management will finally get their chance to speak with Bruce Cassidy, while also breaking down what the realistic trade market looks like for defenseman Darnell Nurse. To wrap up the segment, Button shared his thoughts on the future of John Tortorella behind the bench for the Vegas Golden Knights after coming up just short in the Finals.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   CFL on TSN's Marshall Ferguson joined the boys in the middle of hour two to recap CFL week 2. Touched on the start of the season for CFL quarterbacks, Chad Kelly's first game in a few years and BC's struggling defense.   We capped off hour two with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. Who had the most impressive run, the Hurricanes or Knicks… the boys discussed.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the possibility of the Montreal Canadiens trading for Alexis Lafrenière, would he be able to handle the pressure of playing in Montreal, Dylan Strome becoming an intriguing option as the team's 2nd line center, Lane Hutson's partner potentially already within the organization, restricted free agents' futures with the team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a possible Mike Babcock comeback in Edmonton and another pending UFA centre getting signed.Joining the show is Troy Stecher (16:50), Craig Button (50:15) and Tyler Zickel (1:02:58).

TSN's Craig Button jumped on the line at the top of hour two to weigh in on the massive breaking news rocking Oil Country. With all signs pointing toward Mike Babcock becoming the next head coach of the Oilers, Craig shares his initial reactions on whether Babcock deserves a second chance, if current players should be concerned, and how the NHLPA might handle the hire. Plus, we look at how this polarizing move could impact Edmonton's ability to attract top-tier UFAs this summer. Craig then shifts gears to break down the roaring rumors surrounding a Sebastian Cossa trade to the Oilers and tees up tonight's crucial Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel. In this segment the boys went around the room, discussing the pros and cons of Babcock being brought in. Lt. Eric and YTT, are in favour, Dusty, not so much.   We capped off hour two with our confessions for Spectrum Rent All. What could the boys be possibly confessing today!?

After three games of the Stanley Cup Final, we all get an extra day before Game 4 to exhale in what has been an exhilarating first three games. Saturday, an extraordinary four-goal third period comeback by the Carolina Hurricanes fell short in overtime as Shea Theodore's fortunate bounce off Brandon Bussi's skate has the Golden Knights in a position to take command of the series Tuesday.Vic and Neil are joined by TSN analyst Craig Button to review the epic, look ahead and also pay tribute to a pair of long-time executives lost over the weekend.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #BZZR #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #CraigButton #TSN #BraydenMcNabb #NikolajEhlers #SheaTheodore #TomasHertl #JackEichel #MitchMarner #ConnSmytheTrophy #SeanWalker #WilliamCarrier #AlexanderNikishin #MauriceRichard #FrederikAndersen #BrandonBussi #JordanMartinook #TaylorHall #SenatianAho #JordanStaal #JaccobSlavin #AndreiSvechnikov #NicDowd #JohnTortorella #ConnorMcDavid #MarkMessier #BrainLeetch #LoganStankoven #BrettHowden #TaylorHall #JacksonBlake #RodBrind'Amour #WesternMichiganUniversityBroncos #DylanLarkin #SteveYzerman #QuinnHughes #CliffFletcher #AtlantaFlames #BillyHarris #JacquesRichard #WHA #StampedeCorral #LannyMcDonald #HaroldBallard #MatsSundin #MikeGartner #GlennAnderson #WendelClark #BobPulford #BobClarke #BillTorrey #GerryMeehan #RaySheppard #ClaudeLemieux #RobBLake #ChrisMacFarland #ConnorMcDavid #TedLindsayAward #NickSuzuki #AnthonyCirelli #BrockNelson #SelkeTrophy #ColeCaufield #AnzeKopitar #JakeSanderson #LadyByngTrophy #AndreiVasilevskiy #IlyaSorokin #JeremySwayman #VezinaTrophy #RasmusDahlin #MarkStone #K'AndreMiller #NoahHanafin #JalenChatfield

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss how the Montreal Canadiens can build on their successful season, whether or not the Habs should pursue Dylan Larkin, trade rumours linking Montreal to Matthew Knies, which prospects would be untouchables in a blockbuster trade, Nick Suzuki the leading candidate to win the Selke trophy and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast, Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer take an early look at the 2026 NHL Draft and the picks the Flyers will be making in it. Jordan then gives some insight from his recent phone call with TSN's Craig Button and the crew discusses which direction the Flyers might go in the first round. Finally, the crew breaks down the Flyers many ties to the Stanley Cup Final, make their series predictions, and share their thoughts on the new format for the 2027 NHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition.

On today's show Donnie and Ryan chat about the Canucks making Manny Malhotra officially their next Head Coach and more.Joining the show is Markus Naslund (19:12), Craig Button (52:49) and Victor Montagliani (1:03:52).

TSN's Craig Button kicked off the show today fresh off the Memorial Cup in Kelowna. He broke down the tournament champs and answered the burning question: why has the WHL gone 12 years without a trophy? Are they actually falling behind? Plus, former Oilers prospect Sam O'Reilly was absolutely lights out—we asked Craig if Edmonton is going to deeply regret that trade. We also get his take on Manny Malhotra landing in Vancouver, and hit his official Stanley Cup Final preview.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, it was time for Weekly Confessions for Spectrum Rent All. What are the boys confessing today? Plenty of soccer talk was discussed in this segment, which brought the boys to the end of the hour.

It started in early October and are now at the finish line where a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned within the next two weeks.The Carolina Hurricanes have marched into the Final requiring just 13 games to earn their spot while the Vegas Golden Knights have gotten stronger each round to take their place.Neil and Vic are once again joined by TSN's Craig Button for analysis and predictions as both franchises seek their second Stanley Cups.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:07] - Craig Button joins the show and dives right into the Stanley Cup Final whether Vegas might be more battle tested given their path to the championship series.[06:37] - The prospect of Carolina still being able to execute the relentless style of play against a Vegas team fresh off smothering the Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche.[10:19] - The areas that Craig and Neil see where both clubs could be exploited by the other.[14:52] - Intangibles. Something we might see by series end that isn't necessarily visible early on.[17:59] - The ongoing saga with the Golden Knights refusing to allow former head coach Bruce Cassidy to speak with other teams about a head coaching position while still under contract to the VGK for another season at 4.5 million.[23:28] - Updated standings and predictions among the three "experts" with some fun dropped in.[35:19] - The family of Claude Lemieux has announced that the former player's brain will be donated to the Boston University CTE Center for research. Lemieux died by suicide May 28, though the family has cautioned no conclusions should be drawn through their gesture.[37:18] - The passing of Dennis Hull May 30, brother of the "Golden Jet," Bobby Hull, his shot was perhaps the most feared of any player in the late '60's and early 70's.[38:42] - Stanley Cup Final schedule.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #CraigButton #TSN #ConnorMcDavid #TrippTracy #FrederikAndersen #CarterHart #DylanCoghlan #ScottWedgewood #CaleMakar #NathanMacKinnon #SamMalinski #BrettHowden #JakeEichel #MitchMarner #MarkStone #TaylorHall #JacksonBlake #LoganStankoven #SebastianAho #SethJarvis #AndreiSvechnikov #UsainBolt #PavelDorofeyev #BruceCassidy #KellyMcCrimmon #GeorgeMcPhee #GaryBettman #JohnTortorella #PeterPocklington #AlexanderOvechkin #JordanStaal #ConnSmytheTrophy #FrankPatrick #LesterPatrick #PrinceofWalesTrophy #HartTrophy #ClaudeLemieux #BostonUniversityCTECenter #JohnSaunders #DennisHull #BobbyHull #VicHadfield #SummitSeries1972 #JimMontgomery

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button and Jon Goyens join Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, why the Habs haven't been able to generate very many scoring chances, how Montreal can overcome Carolina's daunting style of play, necessary adjustments for Game 4 and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a beautiful goal by Ivar Stenberg over at the World Championship's and Montreal's loss to Carolina last night.Joining the show is Brandon Astle (18:40) and Craig Button (49:20).

TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button shared his insight on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, ahead of next month's Draft with some thoughts on players Winnipeg could draft with the eighth overall pick. He also shared thoughts about whether they might trade it to fill an immediate need on this hockey club. Plenty of good insight from the affable analyst.Topics:1) How deep is the 1st round? (:25)2) Carson Carels/move to UND (3:00)3) Viggo Björck (8:34)4) If Jets should trade 8th overall pick (11:21)5) Daxon Rudolph (15:41)6) Alberts Šmits (17:54)7) Diamonds in the rough (20:05)8) Timelines for prospects (23:26)

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennnan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Canadiens starting win against the Hurricanes, Cale Makar's injury for the Avalanche and the Maple Leafs' direction. The guys give their perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tough sledding for the Blue Jays, Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs and Hayes gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button and Jon Goyens join Tony Marinaro to discuss Kent Hughes' press conference, the truth about the 1st line, the Carolina Hurricanes' daunting style of play, the season series between the two teams, what will ultimately make the difference in this series and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN's Craig Button kicked off today's show to break down a wild week in the hockey world. We started by getting his reaction to Stan Bowman's recent comments regarding the Kris Knoblauch firing, and looked at how Vegas handled Bruce Cassidy's situation. From there, we debated whether Craig Berube is the best option on the market and if these Oilers specifically need a more stern voice behind the bench. The coaching carousel conversation kept rolling as we shifted to John Tortorella's future in Vegas—is he a lock to stay behind the bench next season? Finally, we got Craig's take on the Vancouver Canucks' massive staff shakeup over the past week before wrapping up with his thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour it was time for the boys to give some Free Advice for Damon Bunting.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with his thoughts on the Habs moving on to the Eastern Conference Final and shared his expectations for the upcoming series. He then touched on the debacle of a situation the Oilers have put themselves into.

On today's show Donnie and Rick react to the Canucks firing Adam Foote and his coaching staff.Joining the show is Jamie McLennan and Craig Button.

Craig Button NHL Analyst for TSN joins the show where he discusses why there is a lack of goalie trades in the NHL, the trade value of Jordan Kyrou, if the blues should trade for Brady Tkachuk and what it would cost to get him, and how do the Blues get better this offseason? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan and Craig Button join Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 loss on home ice, the powerplay becoming too predictable, successful adjustments made by the Buffalo Sabres, Cole Caufield starting to heat up, potential lineup changes made for Game 5, the Habs accused of embellishment and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the ever changing Canucks GM search and possible good news about the Whitecaps future.Joining the show is Joe Haggerty (16:35) and Craig Button (51:45).

Bruce Cassidy to Edmonton? | The Knoblauch Rift & Oilers Chaos | 2 Guys & A Goalie   The temperature in Oil Country has officially reached a boiling point. Just weeks after a shocking first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the rumors of a total organizational overhaul are no longer just whispers—they are headlines. Dusty and Gager are diving headfirst into the bombshell reports that have the hockey world in a frenzy.   On today's show: The Bruce Cassidy Pursuit: Reports from Frank Seravalli and other insiders have confirmed the Oilers have sought permission to interview former Stanley Cup winner Bruce Cassidy. We discuss the "gamesmanship" currently playing out as the Vegas Golden Knights reportedly withhold permission for their divisional rival. Is Cassidy the "hired gun" the Oilers need to finally crack the code? Where did it go wrong for Knoblauch?: Kris Knoblauch took this team to back-to-back Finals, but after an "average" 2025-26 season and a rumored rift with GM Stan Bowman, the ice has never been thinner. We break down the reports of friction between the bench and the front office regarding lineup decisions and why the "connection" in the locker room seems to have evaporated. Contender or Pretender?: Does hiring a tactical, direct coach like Cassidy suddenly make the Oilers a Cup favorite again, or is Craig Button right that no coach can fix the "glaring holes" in this roster? We debate if this is a masterstroke move or just a desperate attempt to fix a management problem with a coaching change. The Core's Reaction: How would Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl feel about another new voice behind the bench? With only 700 days left on the captain's clock, we discuss if the stars are on board with a coaching carousel or if they are looking for stability and roster upgrades instead. The "Chiarelli 2.0" Narrative: We take a hard look at Stan Bowman's tenure and ask if these aggressive coaching moves are a sign of a focused leader or a GM trying to find a scapegoat for a roster that has regressed.   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction! 

We kick off today's show with Craig Button, and he didn't hold back on the rumors swirling around 104th Avenue. With reports that the Oilers have sought permission to interview former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, Craig gave us a 'reality check' on the coaching carousel. He argued passionately that while Cassidy is a proven winner, a change behind the bench won't fix the fundamental roster flaws—specifically a -13 goal differential—that have plagued this team all season. We then shift our focus to the Western Conference semifinals, where the Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Craig breaks down how Colorado's depth players, like Parker Kelly and Ross Colton, have turned the tide while the stars were under fire.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   We then got to Weekly Confessions for Spectrum Rent All. Plenty of great confessions from the boys today, especially YTT...    To cap off hour two, CPKC Women's Open Tournament director, Brian Newton joined the show to highlight this event.   

Who does Craig Button think that the San Jose Sharks should pick at No. 2? (00:04:32) Button is on the hot seat from the first question! If the Toronto Maple Leafs pass on Gavin McKenna, would Button take Chase Reid over McKenna? Is Reid his clear-cut top defenseman of the 2026 Draft over Keaton Verhoeff, Carson Carels, Alberts Smits, and Daxon Rudolph? Is Ivar Stenberg vs. Caleb Malhotra a discussion? Could Malhotra make sense for the Sharks? (00:27:44) Why is Reid so exciting to Button? Would Button trade the No. 2 pick for a star NHL defenseman? Button shares a possible target for the San Jose Sharks' No. 19 or 20 pick. What did Button think of Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson's rookie seasons? Why is he high on Leo Sahlin Wallenius and Eric Pohlkamp? (00:46:09) Dan Boyle and Zubair Jeewanjee jump on to talk about the playoffs! Why has Boyle been so impressed by Quinn Hughes? What did he think about the Norris Trophy voting? Boyle has no issue with Evan Bouchard getting passed up. He also shares his thoughts about potential UFA target Darren Raddysh. (01:11:27) Would we trade the No. 2 pick for Werenski? (01:32:22) We chat about the Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews to the San Jose Sharks speculation. (01:38:35) Our thoughts on how Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons approached the John Chayka press conference. Sheng Peng also recalls making Macklin Celebrini walk off in a post-game press conference this season and asking David Quinn about his job status three years ago. Who are realistic free agency or trade targets on defense for the San Jose Sharks this off-season? Keegan McNally wrote a great article about it recently! (02:27:04) Peng gives a more concise explanation for why he didn't vote Celebrini No. 1 for the Hart Trophy. (02:39:01) Finally, who do we think the Sharks should pick at No. 2? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs' stunning jump from No. 5 to No. 1 overall. They also discuss the Blackhawks falling to No. 4 and share early thoughts on their options before tossing to Pat's 1-on-1 interview with GM Kyle Davidson following the lottery. TSN draft analyst Craig Button then joins the show to react to the results and break down his first mock draft, which has Ivar Stenberg landing with the Blackhawks at No. 4. He discusses his Big Board, what Toronto could do at No. 1 and whether Gavin McKenna is a lock, along with San Jose's intriguing decision at No. 2 between the best available forward or defenseman. Button also weighs in on how the lottery outcome could impact Auston Matthews' future, whether the Blackhawks could emerge as an appealing destination for a disgruntled elite player, and much more. Pat and Charlie close by reacting to Button's comments and sharing their biggest takeaways from the conversation. Charlie also explores a potential Matthews-to-San Jose scenario, and examines why each of the three teams picking ahead of Chicago faces a pivotal decision. They wrap up by debating whether the Blackhawks should take the best player available or draft for organizational need at No. 4, plus Connor Bedard's decision to skip the 2026 IIHF World Championship while rehabbing his shoulder and the latest on Roman Kantserov's contract timeline.

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett go through Craig Button's top prospects for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft and take a wider look at how the entire first round could shake out following the chaos of the draft lottery. The guys break down some of the biggest names on Button's board, debate potential fits for teams picking near the top, and spend plenty of time on the Calgary Flames sitting at sixth overall and who could realistically still be available when they're on the clock. From Gavin McKenna and the Leafs storyline to San Jose jumping to second overall and the rising names throughout the class, it's a full deep dive into one of the most talked-about NHL Drafts in years.Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/I1Jwo7TgQBkFULL ARTICLE: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/buttons-mock-draft-maple-leafs-win-draft-lottery-take-mckenna-at-no-1/#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #edmontonoilers #edmonton CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery, Gavin McKenna's draft position and who the Maple Leafs should select. They go around the sports world in Gerry's Percentages, Hayes ranks the best ponytails, TaylorMade selections for the Truist Championship and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 1st overall pick of the 2026 NHL draft and the San Jose Sharks winning the 2nd overall pick for the 2nd year in a row, and later in the show, Craig Button joins Tony to give his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens' 1st round victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and preview their 2nd round matchup against the Buffalo Sabres! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Pierre Dorion continuing to be part of the Canucks GM candidate list and tonight's NHL Draft Lottery.Joining the show is Jamie McLennan (14:18) and Craig Button (50:15).

And then there were eight.Though the second round has seen two series already get underway, that's not stopping, Neil, Vic or TSN's Craig Button from breaking the four series down.In addition to offering their takes on who makes the conference finals, they'll also look back to the opening round where there will be some zingers exchanged on some of those fearless prognostications.Also, don't miss mid-show, the two former GM's opining about the new leadership team in Toronto.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:31] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To:[07:19] - Carolina vs. Philadelphia[14:20] - Buffalo vs. Montreal[22:01] - There's a new hockey leadership group in Toronto and it's being met with considerable skepticism.[31:45] - Colorado vs. Minnesota[38:52] - Vegas vs. Anaheim[44:45] - What the first round would have looked like in a 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5 world.[52:53] - First round pick review from "The Experts."[54:16] - The best and worst of other playoff prognostications.[1:00:41] - Wrap-up segment. Schedule for the next three nights, a couple of predictions for Monday's games and a special birthday wish for a long time fan.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #CraigButton #TSN #AlexNewhook #AndreVaisilevskiy #JakubDobes #NickSuzuki #KaidenGuhle #J.J.Moser #CaleMakar #LesJackson #OwenTippett #FrederikAndersen #RodBrind'Amour #BobGainey #GerardGallant #LoganStankoven #JacksonBlake #SethJarivs #SebastianAho #DanVladar #GarnetHathaway #JordanStaal #BradyTkachuk #AlexLyon #Ukko-PekkaLuukkonen #LindyRuff #NoahDobson #RasusDahlin #TageThompson #AlexTuch #VictorHedman #Jon Cooper #BowenByram #MattiasSamuelssosn #OwenPower #ColeCaufield #JurajSlafkovsky #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #KeithPelley #EdRogers #CraigBerube #BradTreliving #BrendanShanahan #PhoenixCoyotes #ArizonaCoyotes #HaroldBallard #KingClancy #DarrylSutter #KenKing #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #MatthewKnies #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #JaredBednar #JohnHynes #QuinnHughes #JoelErikssonEk #JonasBrodin #JoshManson #JesperWallstedt #FilipGustavsson #CarterHart #LukasDostal #JoelQuenneville #JohnTortorella #MitchMarner #JackEichel #PavelDorofeyev #GaryBettman #GlenGulutzan #PeterDeBoer #JakeOettinger #StuartSkinner #ConnorIngram #TristanJarry #LeoCarlsson #JacksonLacombe #CutterGauthier#TimStutzle #JayWoodcroft #MauriceRichard #GordieHowe #BobbyHull #SatchelPaige

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the ongoing Canucks GM search, Rick shares a new name in the mix and more.Joining the show is Moj (17:44), BC Minister Ravi Kahlon (29:13) and Craig Button (50:57).

We kick things off with a massive visit from Craig Button, and he was in rare form today! Craig pulls no punches as he breaks down the fundamental flaws that have pushed the Oilers to the brink of elimination. He doesn't stop at the roster, though—he weighs in on whether Kris Knoblauch is coaching for his job tonight and provides a blunt assessment of the Jarry vs. Ingram goaltending saga. Plus, we get an insider look at the Anaheim Ducks as Craig explains why Jackson LaCombe has been the secret weapon of this series.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   Darren Dreger was the second guest of hour two. We first touched on the Ducks brilliance so far in the playoffs, then changed gears to focus on the Oilers. We got his thoughts on who needs to step up in order for the Oilers to win game five. The goaltending conversation continues heading into tonight's game, who starts game five?   We finished off hour one with Weekly Confessions. As always this segment slaps.

Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL general manager and current TSN broadcaster Craig Button (8:14) to react to the first few games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference. Later in the show, the guys shift the discussion to the Eastern Conference with NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger (26:56), who is in Montreal for the series between the Canadiens and Lightning. Dan and Shawn open the show with their playoff reactions, with Dan in Minnesota following the Wild versus Stars series and Shawn in Ottawa covering the Senators and Hurricanes. The duo wraps the show with reaction to the New Jersey Devils hiring Sunny Mehta as general manager.

Falness and Micheletti joined by TSN's Craig Button plus Halvey, Tom and Joe from Dallas and more.  As heard @KFAN1003

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a new name in the Canucks GM search and former Canucks having success during last night's playoffs.Joining the show is Craig Button (18:35) and Marty Biron (52:09).

TSN's Craig Button headlines today's show with a deep dive into the Oilers' thrilling Game 1 victory. Button breaks down Edmonton's sluggish start and the tactical shift in the second period that turned the tide. We also discuss Connor Ingram's brilliance in the crease and the vital secondary scoring that supported the big guns. Plus, Evan Bouchard had a rough night—Craig shares a great story on why that was the case and how he bounces back. We wrap up by going around the league to get Button's take on the rest of the playoff bracket.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, we got into Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All. Some beauty confession from the boys today.   To finish hour two, we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. How could you not be fired up about the Oilers having Creed for their official playoff song this year.

Wild at Stars extended pregame into Game #2 starts at 7 pm @KFAN1003 featuring Falness and Micheletti joined by Joe O'Donnell, Tom Reid and Zach Halverson from Dallas along with Craig Button.  Puck drops at 8:50 p.m.    www.kfan.com/listen

Wild at Stars extended pregame into Game #2 starts at 7 pm @KFAN1003 featuring Falness and Micheletti joined by Joe O'Donnell, Tom Reid and Zach Halverson from Dallas along with Craig Button.  Puck drops at 8:50 p.m.    www.kfan.com/listen

Wild at Stars extended pregame into Game #2 starts at 7 pm @KFAN1003 featuring Falness and Micheletti joined by Joe O'Donnell, Tom Reid and Zach Halverson from Dallas along with Craig Button.  Puck drops at 8:50 p.m.    www.kfan.com/listen

After over six months of play, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived and, with that, Neil and Vic are pleased to welcome back TSN's Craig Button for another round of analysis of all eight opening round series.Lively discussion about the series, some GM news and a few other burning questions will get listeners primed for the most intense competition in sports.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:43] - Carolina vs. Ottawa[07:54] - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia[12:51] - Buffalo vs. Boston[16:52] - Montreal vs. Tampa Bay[22:43] - Two pieces of GM news with Patrik Allvin out in Vancouver and Sunny Mehta installed to run the New Jersey Devils.[29:52] - Colorado vs. Los Angeles[33:36] - Dallas vs. Minnesota[39:24] - Vegas vs. Utah[43:54] - Edmonton vs. Anaheim[48:33] - The Playoff Salary Cap: Significant or much ado about nothing?[50:24] - Coming out parties, teams and players with most pressure and picks for the Final.[1:00:29] - Wrap up segment with TV schedule for first weekend of the playoffs.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #CraigButton #TSN

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the final home game of the season for the Canucks tonight and more.Joining the show is Whitecaps Midfielder Jeevan Badwal (18:18) and Craig Button (51:58).

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre LeBrun and Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Cole Caufield's remarkable accomplishment, the utility Arber Xhekaj on the Montreal Canadiens, the possibility of facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the playoffs, Michael Hage now eligible to sign a contract with the Habs, where Jakub Dobes has grown this most this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Torts and the Golden Knights visiting Rogers Arena tonight and if losing Malhotra or Ryan Johnson would hurt the organization more.Joining the show is Scott Oake, Craig Button and Tyler Zickel.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button and Pierre LeBrun join Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 6-game win streak, the improved goaltending and defensive zone coverage, Kaiden Guhle's underappreciated contributions, Cole Caufield inching closer to the 50-goal mark, the Habs' chances of making a run in these playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' thrilling 7-3 win over the New York Islanders, Roger Grillo's return to the team, the goaltending problem being a thing of the past, Cole Caufield on pace to score 50 goals this season, Nick Suzuki also on pace for a career best 100 point season, Juraj Slafkovsky's emergence, the 1st line scoring at will since being reassembled, Kaiden Guhle playing his best hockey of the season, and later in the show, Jeremy Filosa joins Tony to pay tribute to the great Rodger Brulotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' organizational future, Keith Pelley's role for the team and Connor McDavid's perspective with the Oilers. They also dive into John Daly falling down a hill, Travis Kelce's contract extension with the Chiefs and Bryan hands out his Best Bets for FanDuel's MLB Futures Day.

On this episode, Ant, Russ, and Bundy are LIVE from Chickie's & Pete's in Northeast Philly! The guys discuss a true make-or-break three-game stretch out west for the Flyers. They then debate what the best-case scenario for the team looks like. Segments: 00:00 Intro 1:54 Flyers "big" three game road trip 11:20 What's the selling pitch to the fanbase for the final stretch of the season? 16:33 Ad Break 18:59 Is the Flyers current direction the right way? 30:00 Craig Button says the Flyers could look to trade Jett Luchanko 38:15 Player of the Week 42:48 Getting to the positives 52:27 Heated exchange between Gary Bettman and an NHL GM? 56:27 Last second feel for tonight's Flyers Ducks matchup

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Craig Button joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Cole Caufield reaching the 40 goal mark, the possibility of Nick Suzuki getting 100 points this season, Kent Hughes explaining why he discussed his failed trade publicly, the new defense pairings showing promise, a potential adjustment to the current playoff format and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices