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TSN analyst Craig Button said this week that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson should make Team USA ahead of New York Rangers blueliner Adam Fox.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Mitch Marner's Replacement as Maple Leafs' Scapegoat Named by Craig Button

The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken has continued well beyond the final whistle. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz’s postgame comments, criticizing and questioning his teammates' effort and crease protection, immediately grabbed attention.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Craig Button Dismisses Contract Distraction Concerns Around Canucks' Quinn Hughes

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes enters the new season facing renewed speculation about his long-term future with the franchise. Hughes, 25, will become eligible for an extension in July 2026 as he's entering the second-to-last season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 4

Michael Hage: winger on ÉCJ’s third line, as predicted by Craig Button

Michael Hage didn’t get a chance to play for Canada at the last World Junior Championship. Hage was Canada’s top scorer with four goals and one assist in four games, a performance that will certainly earn him a place on Team Canada this year.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 27

NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Thatcher Demko, and Noah Dobson

TSN: Craig Button wonders if the Washington Capitals could clear some salary cap space, they would be a perfect landing spot for pending UFA Mitch Marner.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Brandon Gorzynski – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2024-25 Team: Calgary Hitmen (WHL) Date of Birth: Mar. 12, 2007 Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 181 pounds Shoots: Left Position:

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 16

6 centre options for the Flames at 31st or 32nd overall at the 2025 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames, for the second year in a row, have multiple first-round picks in the NHL Draft. We’ve already delved into a few potential centres that could be available with their first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, 18th overall.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 14

Craig Button compares potential Knies extension to Matthew Tkachuk’s in Calgary under Brad Treliving

In the never-ending march to July 1st, the contract speculations continue to run rampant in Toronto. While Mitch Marner looks potentially prepared to walk, and John Tavares remains a question mark, it’s pretty clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to lock down 22-year-old RFA Matthew Knies, and the feeling is mutual for the young winger.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 12

Red Wings Place Two on Button’s TSN Top Prospect List

Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka’s presence at No. 6 on Craig Button’s top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects is more evidence toward a verdict that the 2023 Detroit Red Wings first rounder is close to being ready for the show.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 7

2 Canucks prospects rank in Craig Button’s Top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects list

TSN’s Craig Button released his top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects list on Friday, and there are two Vancouver Canucks prospects to feature on the list, and highly, to boot.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 7

Ivan Demidov is the top prospect in the NHL, according to Craig Button

The Canadiens are rebuilding through their young players. They have a strong draft pick bank, several quality young players in Montreal, and also several excellent prospects.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 22

Jake Evans' Rising Trade Value: New Development Emerges as Craig Button Reveals the Details

Jake Evans, number 71 for the Montreal Canadiens, could draw attention from teams looking for reinforcements ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. Respected analyst Craig Button believes the 28-year-old will be highly sought after, especially by playoff-contending teams.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

Oilers Place Low on TSN’s 2024 U-24 Rankings

TSN has released its annual NHL team ranking of U-24 players, and, as expected, the Edmonton Oilers show up on the lower end of the list. Edmonton is ranked 27th of 32 teams on the yearly report, which was compiled by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button along with FloSports Senior NHL Draft and Prospects analyst Chris Peters.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

The Four (or Five) Pillars of the Maple Leafs Future

Yesterday, The Hockey Writers Stefano Rubino shared Craig Button’s insights on looking back and ahead. Button suggests that the Core Four we typically know of on the Toronto Maple Leafs hasn’t turned out how they expected.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 10

Craig Button Urges Canadiens to Trade for a 2nd Line Center to Replace Dach: One Name is Suggested

With a difficult start to the season and a concerning position in the NHL standings, the Montreal Canadiens are going through turbulent times. Currently sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Division and tied for last in the entire NHL with a 4-9-2 record, hopes for a quick recovery seem uncertain, prompting some experts to suggest solutions.

New York Rangers News / Full Press Hockey / October 10, 2024

Craig Button: “Igor Shesterkin is the Best Goalie in the NHL. Its Not Even Close”

As the NHL season begins, the hockey world is discussing whether the New York Rangers will sign their number one goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, to a new contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 7, 2024

NHL Insider Claims Oilers Have No Chance at Winning the Stanley Cup

Former General Manager and TSN insider Craig Button is known for some hot takes, and today he's taking aim at the Oilers. Coming off a fantastic playoff run that took them one win away from the Stanley Cup, plenty of NHL insiders believe this is the Oilers' year to win it all.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / September 26, 2024

Major trade discussed between Montreal and Nashville: Craig Button reveals a new piece of information

The reputable Craig Button from TSN has just revealed some interesting information regarding a trade negotiated between Kent Hughes and Barry Trotz. We

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / August 24, 2024

Craig Button: 'The Blue Jackets have never been anything more than a scheduled game'.

In recent days, there’s been a lot of talk about the Blue Jackets. The Patrik Laine deal didn’t hurt, as the Finn seemed happy to leave Columbus. The reason for this is unclear… although we seem to understand that something happened in the dressing room.

Boston University Terriers News / Flamesnation / June 26, 2024

2024 NHL Draft aggregated consensus top 32 draft ranking

When it comes to the 2024 NHL Draft, we’re all-but-certain that Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini will be selected first overall by the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 18, 2024

Craig Button has Maple Leafs selecting forward Michael Hage in latest first round mock draft

Whether you’re dialled into the Stanley Cup Final or eagerly awaiting the draft, we’re headed into a noisy part of the hockey offseason. Depending on how long the Final ends up going, we may have less than a week between the conclusion of the playoffs and the 2024 NHL Draft, which is set to begin on Friday, June 28.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 10, 2024

Future Blackhawks Prospect? Sizing Up Konsta Helenius

The Chicago Blackhawks have two first-round picks, one at #2 and the other at #18. While it’s going to likely be the pick of either Artyom Levshunov or Ivan Demidov at number two, who could they take at that 18th spot or potentially trade up a few more spots to snag?

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / May 19, 2024

Scouts, Craig Button on Where Celebrini Would Go in 2023 Draft

We know where Macklin Celebrini is going in the 2024 Draft…but where would he go in last year’s Draft? It wouldn’t be No. 1. Connor Bedard, the most hyped prospect this side of Connor McDavid in 2015, is still the clear-cut first-overall, according to two NHL scouts and TSN draft guru Craig Button.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 19, 2024

Craig Button: David Reinbacher still a long way from the NHL

David Reinbacher is officially in Quebec, and for good. After a difficult season in Kloten (Larry Mitchell was fired earlier today), he’ll be in good hands with Jean-François Houle and his coaching staff in Laval until the end of the 2023-2024 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14, 2024

Oilers’ Unique Trade Deadline Insight Explains Lack of Moves

According to TSN’s Director of Scouting Craig Button, the Edmonton Oilers knew something about their roster that almost everyone else seemed to overlook.