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TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs' failure to find success against the Panthers the organization's next steps on the team, Mitch Marner and John Tavares' future, Brendan Shanahan's potential departure, the farm system in Toronto, the Oilers' quest back to the Stanley Cup Final and more.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs' failure to find success against the Panthers the organization's next steps on the team, Mitch Marner and John Tavares' future, Brendan Shanahan's potential departure, the farm system in Toronto, the Oilers' quest back to the Stanley Cup Final and more.
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' organization next steps, Mitch Marner's future and Brendan Shanahan's direction with the team. The guys play the OverDrive Potluck featuring Confirm or Deny, Role Play Level of Concern and Gerry's Percentages.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sam Bennett's hit against Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs' strong opening victory against the Panthers, Joseph Woll looking to make a statement in the crease, the Islanders getting the first overall pick and the outlook of the management for the team, the standouts in the NHL Entry Draft and the picks
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' playoff approach against the Panthers, Anthony Stolarz's injury for the team and the Islanders selecting first in the NHL Entry Draft. Former NHLer and Head Coach Craig MacTavish joins to discuss the Oilers' journey in the playoffs, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's leadership and the goaltending direction and Hayes hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the Canadiens and Panthers' matchup, the team's response to Niko Mikkola's shot, the Canucks looking to make improvements, Elias Pettersson's role in Vancouver for the team and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the biggest headlines around the NHL. Former MLB Pitcher and Athletics Analyst Dallas Braden joins to discuss the comprehensive insight on the torpedo bats, the league's views of the bat and the Blue Jays' pitching viewpoints and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
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' team identity, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar's expertise and the Canadiens' playoff chase. The guys discuss the headlines around the sports world in the latest edition of Gerry's Percentages.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the Canadiens' powerful push to the playoffs and Nick Suzuki's leadership to the team, the Maple Leafs' performance against top tier teams, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar's elite abilities and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the management perspective of team additions, the Maple Leafs' best options and Elias Pettersson's mediocre season with the Canucks. The guys also chat about the potential contracts for Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen, the salary cap increase having an impact and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the management perspective of addition, the Maple Leafs' team impressions and centers that could be a fit, Elias Pettersson's performance with the Canucks and more.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the storylines around the NHL, Matthew Schaefer leading the prospects, the Sabres and Sharks' system, the stars' importance on the Maple Leafs, Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller's conundrum in Vancouver, the Bruins looking to retool and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' stars in the spotlight, Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller's conundrum and the Bruins' possible retool on the team. The guys discuss the Blue Jays' significant offseason decisions, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract and the interest from the Mets, Roki Sasaki's sweepstakes and Pete Alonso's next steps.
Former NHL GM and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins us to chat about Zach Hyman turning his season around, if Gavin McKenna will make the World Juniors team, what role will Easton Cowan play, and more!
Join Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick for Hour 3 on OverDrive! We welcome TSN Director of Scouting and hockey analyst Craig Button to discuss the Leafs sticking with their stacked top line, Hyman turning his season around and a thorough preview of the World Juniors. We tackle Hayesy's list of Top 5 people that need to win in 2025 and give your our FanDuel best bets
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the biggest headlines around the NHL and the divisional projections in the league. They circle around the sports world in the latest edition of Role Play Level of Concern.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL. Matthew Knies' integral role on the Maple Leafs and his upcoming contract, the Atlantic Division's trajectory in the season, Barry Trotz's comments around a rebuild, the 4 Nations Face-Off's lineup projections and more.
TSN Hockey Analyst and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss Joseph Woll's injury concerns with the Maple Leafs, the team's options in the crease, the Canadiens' expectations in the Atlantic Division, Linus Ullmark's extension in Ottawa, the Oilers' journey back to the Stanley Cup Final and more.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the latest around the offseason in the NHL, Yaroslav Askarov's trade from Nashville and players asking for moves from teams, the RFA market in the league, Nick Robertson's future in Toronto, the trade of Patrik Laine to the Canadiens, the Maple Leafs' roster construction and pathway to success in the Atlantic Division and more.
Join Jim Tatti and Dave Feschuk or Hour 1 on OverDrive! Tatti and Feschuk dive into Joey Votto's retirement announcement, his remarkable career in baseball and Ernie Clement's elevated pitch home run. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to discuss the trades of Yaroslav Askarov and Rutger McGroarty, the RFA market throughout the NHL and the Maple Leafs' pathway to success in the Atlantic Division, Keanu Reeves signing a one-day contract with the Spitfires and the AHL mandating cut-resistant neck protection.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the latest around the offseason in the NHL, Yaroslav Askarov's trade from Nashville and players asking for moves from teams, the RFA market in the league, Nick Robertson's future in Toronto, the trade of Patrik Laine to the Canadiens, the Maple Leafs' roster construction and pathway to success in the Atlantic Division and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys open the show by assessing Ross Atkins' availability comments, the Blue Jays' outlook for the 2024 season and the Maple Leafs' starting their California road trip with a victory in Los Angeles. Hayes, Noodles and O-Dog are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships and Canada's future outlook at the tournament.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss Canada's elimination at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, the goaltending trajectory around the nation, the advanced scouting in Europe and the improvement globally and the expectations for the rest of the 2024 World Juniors.
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The 2023 NHL Draft is just three weeks away. The Arizona Coyotes own picks #6 and #12, two picks with no consensus choice among draft experts. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to share his expertise, who he thinks the Coyotes could target, his thoughts on Matvei Michkov, top prospects and more! An ALLCITY Network Production 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 3:15 How deep is this draft? 5:00 Whose stock is rising 10:00 Matvei Michkov situation 13:50 Who will available for the Yotes 19:10 Ryan Leonard 26:00 Colby Barlow & Calum Ritchie 33:00 Yotes prospects in the Memorial Cup 42:30 Unpacking Craig's analysis 50:50 The big 3-team trade WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports PHNX Events: Get your tickets to the Keepin' it 100 Golf Scramble, D-backs Takeovers, Knockout Nights & Suns Watch Parties at BetMGM, and MORE: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/phnx-56002330273 PHNX Coyotes Draft Road Trip: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phnx-coyotes-nhl-draft-road-trip-in-nashville-tickets-617400721177 Go to https://saturdayneon.com and use code PHNX for 10% off your order today. Free shipping for orders over $200! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Manscaped: Save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “PHNX” at Manscaped.com. BetMGM: Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code PHNX (betmgm.com/phnx). Place a pre-game, moneyline wager in the amount of at least $10 on any market at standard odds price. You will receive $200 in Bonus Bets instantly regardless of the outcome of your wager! Just make sure you use bonus code PHNX when you sign up! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in DC, Nevada, New York or Ontario. Pins & Aces: Check out pinsandaces.com and use code PHNX to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. Four Peaks: Follow them on social @fourpeaksbrew & @fourpeakspub! Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly. Circle K: Text PHNX to 31310 to join the Circle K SMS subscriber club & get BOGO 32 oz Polar Pops! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! OGeez!: Learn more about OGeez! at https://ogeezbrands.com//. Must be 21 years or older to purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show to discuss how big of a surprise the Panthers have been, what has allowed them to get to the Finals, if Bobrovsky's contract would be worth it if the Panthers win the cup, who is the Conn Smythe favourite, if the Stars have any chance in game 4, how fast the Leafs need to find their next GM, how Matthews situation could play out and if Dubas will end up getting autonomy somewhere else.
The NHL Draft lottery is in the rearview mirror and the Anaheim Ducks have the number two pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Alexis Downie goes through the lottery results, while highlighting some additional team news. The Athletic's Senior NHL Prospects Writer, Corey Pronman, joined the show to discuss the available prospects for the Ducks at the second pick, plus more on his thoughts on how the lottery played out (5:24). Later on, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button hops on to share his perspective of the depth the Ducks have in their system, who his Stanley Cup Playoff most consistent team has been and more (25:28)!
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to share why he is confident in Ilya Samsonov to handle the starting role in net come playoff time. Then Julia and Joshua talk to First Up's Carlo Colaiacovo about what the ideal defence pairings would be for the Leafs in the playoffs.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss the Maple Leafs' inability to show up against the Oilers and how Morgan Rielly can get back on track. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' loss to the Oilers.
In the first hour of the show Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about his early impressions of the Leafs' acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk get into whether a trade needs to be made to address the void left by Jake Muzzin's injury.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether Patrick Kane would be a fit with the Leafs and how such a trade would get done. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' win over the Blackhawks.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss how the Leafs should approach Matt Murray's recovery and if they should give Joseph Woll a shot in net. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner about the team's upcoming back-to-back against the Maple Leafs.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss how much games like the Leafs' loss to the Bruins matter when evaluating your team. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from last night's loss.
In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to recap the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and discuss which players stood out. Then Julia and Al's Brother list their "Top Off-the-Radar" trade targets for the Maple Leafs in this week's Thursday Three-Pack.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether the Jets or Leafs are in a better position to have a long playoff run. Then Julia and Al's Brother share their thoughts on Jonas Siegel's top 10 trade targets for the Leafs heading into the deadline.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss William Nylander stepping up against the Predators in Auston Matthews' absence and how the Leafs should handle Matthews' injury. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs win over the Preds.
In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about why Halifax has been such a great host city and how Thomas Milic and Joshua Roy's play were key to Canada's semifinal victory. Then Al's Brother and Kloke debut the new segment, "Curious Kloke".
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show to discuss the electric crowds in Halifax, why Halifax has been such a great host city, how Thomas Milic and Joshua Roy's play helped buoyed Canada to the semi-final win, how to fairly judge Connor Bedard, how to predict the final and if we could see a Michigan goal in the final.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show to discuss what has impressed him the most in the tournament so far, why the "smaller countries" succeeding is important, how to predict Connor Bedard's ceiling in the NHL, how teams might tank for Bedard and where the NHL might want to see the young star land.
In the second hour of Mail it in Friday, Jim Tatti, Jamie Mclennan and Dave Feschuk are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss Connor Bedard and the World Junior tournament. They are then joined by former NFL All-pro Marcellus Wiley to discuss Tua's situation and who are the favourites in both conference.
In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Jonas Siegel talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about the comparisons that this year's Canadian World Juniors team is receiving and if they can live up to the hype. Then Al's Brother does his best Santa impression when handing out his gifts to this week's best Leafs, including the AB Charcuterie Board Award.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and BarDown's Luca Celebre are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss his Core 4 Under 24 feature and the Leafs looking to extend their point streak. Then Luca's List returns as he re-imagines the NHL's trophies named after current players.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss Tage Thompson's five-goal game. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to Olympic gold medalist and PWHPA player Erin Ambrose about her teammate Marie-Philip Poulin winning the Northern Star Award and the upcoming PWHPA All-Star Weekend.
In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether Mitch Marner has cemented himself as one of the most dominant wingers in the NHL after his record-tying point streak. Then Julia and Al's Brother list their most coveted items from hockey history in this week's "Thursday Three-Pack".
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins OverDrive to breakdown the start to the season for a few teams, Mitch Marner's hot start to the season, why Tavares might be the key to Marner's recent streak, how Timmins could fit into the team, how Matt Murray has taken to the Leafs crease and what is happening in Vancouver with the Canucks.
Hour 2, Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss Marner's points streak and Murray's play. They also discuss Tiger's comments about Greg Norman, Canada's play at the World Cup and Hayes battling through sickness.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss the Maple Leafs' adjustments on the blue line and how they will fare without Jake Muzzin and TJ Brodie for the foreseeable future. Then Julia and Al's Brother rank their top 3 most surprising teams in the NHL in this week's Thursday Three-Pack.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Julia and Al's Brother to preview the Devils/Maple Leafs matchup and discuss Toronto's blue line adjustments without Jake Muzzin/T.J. Brodie, Rasmus Sandin/Timothy Liljegren's large role and the Erik Karlsson sweepstakes.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to get his latest evaluation of the Maple Leafs after their positive stretch to start November. Then Julia and Al's Brother rank the "Top Leafs We'd Like to See More Of" in this week's Thursday Three-Pack.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins OverDrive to discuss the Ottawa Senators-Chicago Blackhawks trade involving Alex DeBrincat, the future in Chicago, 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs options with the No. 25 pick in the draft, compelling prospects to watch and more.