If you look at our final ranking by Bob McKenzie, and then check any other lists, you’re going to find the same 8-10 names after Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa. But how are those players viewed within the top 10?
Matthew Schaefer is the projected first overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft and the defenceman sat down with TSN's James Duthie to chat about his excitement for the event, his custom suit that honours his late mother, how his meeting with the Islanders went and more.
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Matthew Schaefer only played in 21 total games this season but scouts still made him the unanimous top ranked prospect heading into the NHL draft. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie discusses the 'unprecedented' situation with the talented defenceman, why his lack of action did not hurt him and Michael Misa climbed to No. 2 on the final ranking.
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With the Stanley Cup all wrapped up, all eyes shift to June 27th and the NHL Draft. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie joins TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button and James Duthie to reveal his final draft rankings. Watch the full special here.
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TSN's Bob McKenzie identifies Jack Nesbitt as a forward generating a lot of buzz heading into the NHL draft with one scout even putting him in the top 10. The Spirtfires centre spoke to TSN about how he turned things around after being listed as a 'B' prospect at the start of the season.
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Braeden Cootes grew up an Oilers fan in Sherwood Park, Alta., which led to some jokes from friends about possibly being drafted by the Flames. But the Thunderbirds centre likes the idea of playing in Canada and enjoyed the chance to have dinner with the Canucks at the combine.
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Cole Reschny, who's making the jump from the WHL to the NCAA next season, came in No. 19 in Bob McKenzie's final draft rankings, which makes the centre a potential pick for the Flames, Canucks, Habs and Sens. The Saskatchewan native says he's built to handle the pressure of a Canadian market.
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Jay Onrait is joined by TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado to get his thoughts on Medicine Hat's 3-1 win over the Moncton Wildcats at the Memorial Cup on Monday night, and what he's seen from top NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna at the tournament.
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Laura Diakun is joined by TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss Medicine Hat's gutsy win against Rimouski in the opening game of the Memorial Cup, and the show put on my top NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna.
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Follow projected No. 1 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna's impressive campaign – starting with his 40-game regular season point-scoring streak and extending into the 2025 CHL Playoffs.
Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna is the best junior player in the CHL and his abilities stand out above all others. Craig Button takes a closer look at how the 17-year-old star uses his skills and attributes to become an exceptional player.
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The next generation of hockey players are making their mark and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his observations of Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna.
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Matthew Schaefer stands at the top of the list and TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie explains what sets the Erie Otters defenceman apart from the rest and if Schaefer reminds him of any particular NHL player.
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With Matthew Schaefer clearly the top prospect, TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie lists off the rest of the top five players in his mid-season rankings.
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With the top five players ranked, TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie lists off the rest of the players in the top 10 of his mid-season rankings.
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TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to share his take on the strengths and weaknesses, if any, No.2 ranked James Hagens has in his game and outlines the best part of Michael Misa's game and which NHLer he reminds him of.
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There is no shortage of talent in this year's pool of draft eligible players and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his thoughts on some of the best attributes from this year's draft class.
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Six Canadians feature in spots 11-20 in Bob McKenzie's Mid-Season Draft Ranking and the TSN Hockey Insider explains why Russian centre Ivan Ryabkin's stock has fallen so far down the list.
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TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Victor Findlay to discuss the CHL's domination of the United States in Game 1 of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge and the high intensity between both teams.
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The Canadian Hockey League swept the inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge on Wednesday. Cole Reschny scored late in the third period as Team CHL defeated Team USNTDP (USA Hockey National Team Development Program) 3-2 in Game 2 of the series.
Team CHL took Game 1 of the inaugural 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge after a 6-1 win over the U.S. National Under-18 Team at Canada Life Place in London, ON.
Victoria Royals forward Cole Reschny joins TSN's Raegan Subban after Team CHL beat the United States in the Game 2 of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge to win the inaugural two-game series. He discusses the event, and what it was like playing with this group of guys.
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TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado breaks down CHL's rout of the United States in the inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer's starring performance, and more.
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Matthew Schaefer had a goal and an assist to help the CHL lay a beatdown on the United States in Game 1 of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge. He joined TSN's Raegan Subban to discuss the big win and what was clicking for his team.
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The Ottawa Senators have selected defenceman Carter Yakemchuk with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Calgary Flames have selected defenceman Zayne Parekh with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Montreal Canadiens have selected forward Michael Hage with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Calgary Flames have selected winger Matvei Gridin with the 28th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected defenceman Ben Danford with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Edmonton Oilers traded into the first round at the NHL Draft on Friday, acquiring the 32nd overall pick and selecting Sam O'Reilly of the London Knights.
The rise of Kelowna Rockets star Tij Iginla this season has been remarkable in the eyes of TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button.
Connor Bedard is the runaway favourite to be taken first overall by the Blackhawks on June 28 in Nashville but don’t be surprised if Matvei Michkov ends up being the biggest talking point.
While the rest of the hockey world debates the relative merits of top NHL Draft prospects Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has no doubt who tops his final player ranking of the season.
Towering Michigan Wolverines defenceman Owen Power has proven he’s the best prospect in hockey, holding his spot atop the final edition of Craig’s List ahead of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
A future No. 1 NHL defenceman and a franchise goaltender in the making move up in the Top 10 as TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button unveils his final player ranking ahead of the NHL Draft.
The diminutive goal-scoring machine takes a big leap up TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button’s final prospect ranking ahead of the 2019 NHL Draft.
This year’s final ranking, from No. 2 on, is much more challenging to assemble because of two factors - many more divergent opinions and variance on even the top 10 picks and two Russians forcing their way into the conversation in the upper echelon.
The 2023 NHL Draft is about so much more than just the phenom who will go first overall to the Chicago Blackhawks in Nashville, Bob McKenzie writes. Scouts are very enthused about the depth of this year’s class.
It’s a photo finish for the No. 1 spot on TSN’s 2022 NHL Draft Final Ranking and, by the slimmest of margins, it’s Juraj Slafkovsky over Shane Wright.
This year’s NHL draft class is showing signs of major unpredictability, but the Michigan defenceman cemented his status as hockey’s top prospect with a strong performance at the IIHF World Championship, Bob McKenzie writes.
Ninety-three players and seven honourable mentions - headlined by Rimouski's Alexis Lafreniere - make up TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie's final player ranking ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft.
The dynamic American centre has been ahead of the Finnish winger all season long, but it’s a far tighter race than the numbers would suggest, Bob McKenzie writes.
