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Yesterday afternoon, Ivan Demidov’s season came to an end in the KHL. The SKA was eliminated… and even though some had hoped to see the Habs be able to bring him back to finish the year, we’re more likely to see him finish the year in the VHL.

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.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

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 / December 8

Oilers Back to Being Stanley Cup Contenders

For the second-straight season, the Edmonton Oilers got off to a slow start, and for the second-straight season, many began doubting them. Granted, the noise wasn’t as loud as it was a year ago, because the struggles weren’t as extreme.

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.

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.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / November 6

Flames Winger's Hot Streak Could Land Him NHL Role

The Calgary Flames aren’t expected to make a ton of noise this season, but they’ve had a solid start with a 7-5-1 record. Their most recent win came from the stick of a highly anticipated youngster in Matt Coronato.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / October 14

Analyst Blasts Oilers After Poor Start

The Edmonton Oilers were one of the best teams in the NHL in 2023-24, rifling off 16 straight wins at one point and fighting all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.

New York Rangers News / Full Press Hockey / October 10

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / May 9

There’s A Logical Choice For Red Wings at No. 15

If you are among Red Wings fans hoping against hope that Jarome Iginla’s son, Tij, or Shai Buium’s younger brother, Zeev, might be available for Detroit to draft at No.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / February 9, 2024

NHL Rumors: What will the Edmonton Oilers look to add before the deadline?

JayOnSC: Mike Johnson and Craig Button on with Jay Onrait Tuesday talking about the Edmonton Oilers and if they should make some moves before the trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / January 24, 2024

NHL Rumors: Are the Pittsburgh Penguins Buyers or Sellers at the Deadline

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was asked about what the Pittsburgh Penguins should do at the Trade Deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 19, 2024

What if… the Maple Leafs were deadline sellers

TSN’s That’s Hockey ran a segment with Craig Button and Bryan Hayes looking at the recent state of the Leafs. A large part of it focused on the perceived indifference towards winning and losing, which I don’t think is true but concede the Leafs don’t always present themselves as well as they should.