#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In Time Machine on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button tells a story regarding a past player and the NHL Draft while relating it to a player in this year's draft prospect pool. They could be Top 40 or beyond on the Craig's List. Thomas Bordeleau is a player who pays attention to the details in the game and makes sure when he jumps over the boards he doesn't miss anything. A hard guy to play against, just like a 2002 Olympic Champion in Mike Peca. Meanwhile we jumped ahead to take a look at Cole Sillinger, up for the 2021 draft. The Medicine Hat Tiger scored a bunch as a 16 year old and could be a draft riser next year. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In The Next Wave on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players ranked outside of the top 40 on Craig's List, who are projected to go after the first round, where great players, superstars and Hall of Fame players have been taken. Dmitri Zlodeyev is a really solid all around player that Craig thinks every coach and linemate will love. He knows his limitations and plays to his strengths. Tyler Tullio is a buzz saw kind of player with a non stop motor and the ability to play with high end players and contribute, meaning he could find a fit on a top line. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's List. Alexander Holtz is a Swedish winger who can line up at either wing and can score goals. However Craig warns he's not 'one trick pony' as he uses his hockey IQ to contribute in a lot of other areas. Also, while he's ranked 13 on Craig's List, he wouldn't be shocked to see him go 5th or 6th overall. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

 
This week it's Swedish sniper Alexander Holtz in Top Shelf Talent and Craig warns against thinking he's a one trick pony. Dmitri Zlodeyev is a Russian forward that some scouts may not have seen a lot, and could be a sleeper pick. He was joined in The Next Wave by Tyler Tullio of the Oshawa Generals who proved he could play with top players. In Time Machine Craig takes a look at Thomas Bordeleau and compares him to a 2002 Olympic Champion and we look ahead to 2021 with Cole Sillinger. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In Top Shelf Talent we explore one of the top goal scorers in the draft as Alexander Holtz spent the year playing against men in the SHL and doesn't need a lot of space to score. In the Next Wave it was Dmitri Zlodeyev who played in the MHL for Moscow and the Russian winger is an all around solid player who knows what he's capable of and does it really well. He likely won't be a top 6 guy but with a willingness to improve he'll be a dependable player for whatever organization grabs him and he could be one of those guys you wonder about if he slips. Tyler Tullio of the Oshawa Generals in the OHL showed he could score and also play with top end guys after a trade brought in a Predators first round pick. In Time Machine it was USNDT centre Thomas Bordeleau who received praise from Craig for his ability read the game and create advantages as well as use his skating to keep opponents thinking. Our 2021 look ahead was to Medicine Hat Tiger Cole Sillinger who showed he could score in the WHL at 16.  Full episode Thursday.

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In Time Machine on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button tells a story regarding a past player and the NHL Draft while relating it to a player in this year's draft prospect pool. They could be Top 40 or beyond on the Craig's List.  Brendan Brisson is #22 on Craig's List and Button took a trip back in time to compare him to a guy taken just outside of the first round who has a Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup on his mantle. Brisson has had a chance to model his game after actual stars he meets as his father is NHL super agent Pat Brisson. We also raced ahead to look at the 2021 draft with Zachary L'Heureux who was a big piece of a QMJHL trade last year and will be a centrepiece in Halifax next year. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In The Next Wave on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players ranked outside of the top 40 on Craig's List, who are projected to go after the first round, where great players, superstars and Hall of Fame players have been taken. Zion Nybeck is a small shifty winger who put up 1.6 points per game in the Swedish J20 league and Craig explained the competition in that junior league as well as what Zion does and what will need to happen to develop. Cross Hanas of the Portland Winterhawks has some flare for creativity but might now have enough finish to be considered a top goal scorer at the next level. He can be an effective forward though, once he starts adding muscle to his good size frame. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

In Top Shelf Talent on Tracking the Draft, former NHL GM and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Craig Button and Dean Millard discuss players who are projected to go in the first round, choosing from the Top 40 on the Craig's List. Marco Rossi ranked 8th was the top scorer across the entire Canadian Hockey League this year. The Austrian put up 120 points, including 81 assists with the Ottawa 67s. Craig compares him to a Washington Capital star who hails from Sweden. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

 
This week we discussed the leading scorer in across the Canadian Hockey League, Marco Rossi of the Ottawa 67's. Craig has him ranked 8th and with his playmaking and goal scoring skills, he's a true double threat, although he did have 81 assists to 39 goals. A Backstrom comparison was made to the young Austrian star. In The Next Wave we took a look at Zion Nybeck, a small skilled Swede and Cross Hanas of the Portland Winterhawks. Time Machine brought us a Chicago Steel sniper Brendan Brisson, who has grown up around super start NHL players with his Dad being super agent Pat Brisson and Craig went back in time to compare him to a Conn Smythe Trophy winner. We also sped ahead in time to get a sneak peek at Zachary L'Heureau. 

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. 

The Stars of tomorrow are discovered here, Every Thursday former NHL GM, Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Scouting with TSN, Craig Button and I explore prospects for the NHL Draft. From Top Shelf Talent to The Next Wave to Time Machine and more.

Top Shelf Talent - Marco Rossi

The Next Wave - Zion Nybeck, Cross Hanas

Time Machine - Brendan Brisson = Ryan O'Reilly, 2021 = Zachary L'Hereaux

Full episode out Thursday.

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.