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Joshua Roy: Canada’s best hope, according to Craig Button

Expectations for Joshua Roy were never as high as for a top-10 draft pick, simply because he was selected in the fifth round. Expectations were a little higher, however, after he racked up 218 points in two seasons with the Sherbrooke Phoenix.

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Craig Button likes the idea of the Canadiens moving up in the draft for Ivan Demidov

After the huge Matvei Michkov saga in 2023, we’re back with another dilemma surrounding a young Russian player: Ivan Demidov. If his name were Yvan Demidove and he were from Quebec, there would be fewer questions about him.

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 / April 4

Draft: the Canadiens didn’t meet maverick Cole Eiserman

Cole Eiserman is a name to remember over the coming months. Why? Because the Canadiens are likely to draft him. Eiserman is a guy with an excellent shot.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 19

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

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.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 22

Button Ranks Smith Over Michkov, Has Mukhamadullin in Top-50 NHL Prospects

Craig Button has ranked two San Jose Sharks prospects in his list of the top-5o NHL-affiliated prospects. Will Smith—the Sharks’ fourth-overall pick in 2023—was ranked third, behind only Anaheim’s Cutter Gauthier and Carolina’s Alexander Nikishin.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / February 9

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

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

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.