#TrackingTheDraft with @CraigJButton

In The Next Wave we feature a defenceman from the USNDT who is off to Michigan and play for the Wolverines. Jacob Truscott uses his wheels to defend and his mobility comes in handy when starting the play out of his own end. He has the potential to make people wonder why he was drafted so low if he ends up in the 2nd round. Jack Finley is a big centreman who plays for the Spokane Chiefs. He is a tough guy to move from in front of the net and Craig says he has 'finishing hands' when in tight. Like most young guys going through a growth spurt things can be awkward, but Finley could be a force when he gets comfortable with his body structure.

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With the 'Lafreniere Lottery' now over and Alexis Lafreniere's destination known (unless a trade happens) it was time to feature the Top Dog on Top Shelf Talent.  The left winger who is the two time reigning CHL Player of the Year is ranked #1 on Craig's List and we discussed how he matches up with recent first overall picks and the specifics of his game, plus how he fits in on Broadway.

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. 

Now that the Lafreniere lottery is over and we know where Alexis Lafreniere will be going it's time to discuss him with the Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button who has Lafreniere ranked #1 on the Craig's List. Where does he come out when compared to recent first overall picks and what impact will he have on Broadway next year and more. In The Next Wave it's defenceman Jacob Truscott out of the USNDT and Jack Finley a centre with the Spokane Chiefs. Time Machine brings us a trip back to compare Brandon Saad with Roby Jarventie and forward to pre scout the 2021 draft in stud dman Owen Power.

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. You can hear past episodes and individual segments at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca. 

This week Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button and I discuss Alexis Lafreniere in Top Shelf Talent. Now that the Rangers own the top pick it's time to start looking at how he fits in on Broadway. In the Next Wave it's Jacob Truscott a defenceman from the USNDT and Jack Finley of the Spokane Chiefs. Time Machine took us back to the days when Brandon Saad was a prospect and how he compares to Finnish forward Roby Jarventie eligible for the 2020 draft and we went ahead in time to look at defenceman Owen Power who Craig compared to Chris Pronger!!!

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.

Time Machine is where the Director of Scouting for TSN Craig Button takes us back in time to compare a player from the past to this year's draft as well as taking us into the future and discussing a player for the 2021 draft. Craig described Evan Vierling as a player similar to Christian Dvorak who might not have received as much attention as his former London Knights teammates Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk but was ultra skilled in his OHL days. Vierling seemed to really improve after an early season trade from Flint to Barrie. We also looked into the future at the top dog for the 2021 draft Aatu Raty.

You can find full episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca.

The Next Wave brings us players expected to be taken after the first round of the NHL Draft. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has Daniil Gushchin ranked 49 on the Craigs List and Connor McClennon 77. Gushchin reads plays really well and uses anticipation to create scoring chances. Conner McClennon has a terrific shot and Craig thinks he can score 50 in the WHL possibly next season.

You can find full episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca. 

Top Shelf Talent features players ranked in the top 40 on the Craig's List from TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button. Dawson Mercer is ranked 17th by Craig and was on his way to a terrific offensive season before Covid19 cancelled the CHL campaign. He played a role for Canada at the WJC and when he returned to Chicoutimi picked up the offensive pace he set pre tournament. He rose up the ranks as the season went on and was nominated as the 'Personality of the Year' in the QMJHL.

You can find full episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca. 

In Episode 5 TSN Director of Scouting's Craig Button and I discuss a player from the QMJHL, USHL and WHL among others. Dawson Mercer is our Top Shelf Talent he lit things up to start the season and was red hot when things were shut down. Daniil Gushchin and Connor McClennon are featured in The Next Wave. Gushchin suited up in the USHL but is headed to the OHL while a collarbone injury robbed McClennon of almost half a season and Craig thinks he will score 50 in the WHL. In Time Machine Craig compared Evan Vierling of the Barrie Colts with former London Knight and current Arizona Coyote Christian Dvorak and we also took a peak at 2021 draft eligible star Aatu Raty who right now is the top dog. Craig joins us on the UFFS Hotline. Join the Ultimate Franchise Fantasy Sports world now as a scout, get more info at www.UFFSports.com.

You can find past episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca. 

Here's a preview of episode 5 featuring Dawson Mercer, Daniil Gushchin, Connor McClennon and Time Machine where we compare a player from the past to player from this year's draft as well as look ahead to 2021.

You can find past episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca. 

Craig Button is the Director of Scouting for TSN and joins Dean Millard each week for Tracking the Draft. 

In Time Machine Craig tells a story regarding a past player and the NHL Draft while relating it to a player in this year's draft prospect pool. Jere Lehtinen won 3 Selke Awards and was the key cog on the great Stars teams of the 90's. So much so that Mike Modano would be upset if he was taken off his line at times. Luke Evangelista of the London Knights has similar characteristics according to Craig. He can play anywhere in the line up and with anyone. 

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.

You can find full episodes and more at www.TrackingTheDraft.ca.