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CHL

Martone, Misa headline Team CHL for CHL/USA Prospects Challenge

Porter Martone and Michael Misa headline the 22-player roster that will represent the CHL at the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge on November 26-27.

That's Hockey

Domino's That's Hockey: Potential 1st overall pick Martone talks NHL Draft and World Juniors

Brampton Steelheads forward Porter Martone joins Domino's That's Hockey host Gino Reda to discuss the potential of being selected first overall in June's NHL Draft, his excitement for the the upcoming Wolrd Juniors and more.

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That's Hockey

Domino's That's Hockey: Reschny on impressing scouts and climbing NHL draft boards

Victoria Royals forward Cole Reschny joins Domino's That's Hockey host Gino Reda, and shares his thoughts on improving his overall game to impress scouts with hopes of getting picked higher at the NHL Draft.

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CHL

Martone, Schaefer highlight Button's Team CHL for prospect challenge

The CHL USA Prospect Challenge is a month away and as the Canadian Hockey League are putting together their team, TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button took a crack at what Team CHL should look like.

Adam Kirshenblatt

NHL

Craig’s List: Hagens the early favourite for No. 1 in 2025

James Hagens could be the first American to go first overall in the NHL draft since the New Jersey Devils selected Jack Hughes with the top pick in 2019.

- Brianne Spiker

NHL

Hagens in pole position for top spot at 2025 NHL Draft

The Boston College freshman centre is the near-unanimous choice for No. 1 on Bob McKenzie's annual Pre-Season Ranking for the 2025 draft.

- Bob McKenzie

Bob McKenzie's 2025 Pre-Season Draft Rankings

Hockey Canada

McKenna headlines Canadian players to watch at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Canada is aiming for its third straight gold medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup from Aug. 5 – 10 in Edmonton and will have a star prospect to help defend the title. Here are several players to watch.

Brianne Spiker, TSN.ca

Hockey Canada

Martone, Hagens hope draft-year duel leads to World Juniors

Canada's Porter Martone and USA's James Hagens have each made it their goal to go No. 1 in next summer's NHL Draft. TSN's Mark Masters has more as the World Junior Summer Showcase wraps up in Plymouth, Mich.

Mark Masters

Hockey Canada

'Something you work for your whole life': Hagens sets goal to go first overall

James Hagens grew up idolizing Patrick Kane and Jack Hughes. Now the 17-year-old Boston College centre is aiming to follow in their footsteps and be the next American to go first overall in the NHL draft. "It's something you work for your whole life and to be able to have that pay off, it would be something really special."

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San Jose Sharks

Sharks select Celebrini No. 1 overall in 2024 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks have selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

NHL Draft

Canadiens select F Demidov with fifth pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have selected forward Ivan Demidov with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Senators select D Yakemchuk with No. 7 pick

The Ottawa Senators have selected defenceman Carter Yakemchuk with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Flames select Parekh with ninth overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames have selected defenceman Zayne Parekh with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Canadiens select Hage with 21st overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens have selected forward Michael Hage with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Flames draft LW Gridin with 28th overall pick

The Calgary Flames have selected winger Matvei Gridin with the 28th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Maple Leafs select Danford with 31st pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected defenceman Ben Danford with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Oilers trade up, select O'Reilly with 32nd pick in 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.

NHL

Button's Final Mock Draft: Celebrini the only certainty in unpredictable class

Much like how everyone knew the Chicago Blackhawks were taking Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, it’s no secret who the San Jose Sharks will be selecting first overall on Friday night.

- Brianne Spiker

Vegas Golden Knights

Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th by Golden Knights

It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due to the regrettable decision he made in the past.

NHL

Intrigue of NHL draft expected to begin after Sharks likely select Celebrini with No .1 pick

With Celebrini likely going first, the intrigue revolves around the order of the next five picks; whether the two-day draft will feature a major trade or two with Toronto’s Mitch Marner and Columbus’ Patrik Laine being shopped.

NHL

Luchanko refuses to get caught up in his own NHL draft buzz

Luchanko came in at No. 19 on TSN Hockey insider Bob McKenzie's final ranking of prospects, which is based on a poll of scouts. However, McKenzie reports that several scouts feel Luchanko is picking up momentum and generating a lot of final-week buzz.

- Mark Masters

NHL

Brandsegg-Nygard hopes hard-hitting game leads to history for Norway at NHL draft

Brandsegg-Nygard returned to the United States this week. This time the destination was Las Vegas. And on Friday the 6-foot-1, 207-pound prospect from Oslo will look to go where no man from his country has gone before: the first round of the NHL Draft.

- Mark Masters

NHL

McKenzie's Final Draft Ranking: Many attractive and diverse options after Celebrini

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.

- Bob McKenzie

Craig Button's 2024 Draft Profiles

NHL

Hage transformed by tragedy during NHL draft season

Chicago Steel centre reflects on the adversity he has faced and how it changed him.

Mark Masters

NHL

Catton uses smarts (and woodworking skill) to shoot up NHL draft lists

Among the top prospects available in the NHL draft, no one produced as many points as Berkly Catton. During a conversation with TSN, Catton explained why his hockey sense is his best asset and shared why New Jersey Devils centre Jack Hughes is the current NHL player he enjoys watching most.

- Mark Masters

NHL

With back injury almost healed, Lindstrom ready for the draft spotlight

Despite missing 36 games, Lindstrom was still named the Canadian Hockey League's top draft prospect at the end-of-season awards. And with concerns about his back injury fading, Lindstrom is expected to be among the first players picked at the draft in Las Vegas next Friday.

- Mark Masters

NHL

Craig’s List: Iginla, Eiserman rise in final ranking

The rise of Kelowna Rockets star Tij Iginla this season has been remarkable in the eyes of TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button.

- Brianne Spiker

NHL

'Hippo' style helps Greentree make a splash in NHL draft pool

Liam Greentree breaks into a smile when asked why he wears No. 66.

- Mark Masters

NHL

Hutson rides brother's wave to the NHL draft

In a conversation with TSN, Cole Hutson outlined how he is similar and different from his brother and also reflected on his combine conversation with the Canadiens. Mark Masters has more.

- Mark Masters

NHL Draft Lookahead

Craig’s List: Russian winger Demidov soars to No. 2 behind Celebrini

Boston University centre Macklin Celebrini is the overwhelming favourite to go first overall in June’s draft, but there is a new No. 2 on TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button’s latest rankings.

- Brianne Spiker

CHL Storylines: Top draft-eligible players to watch during CHL playoffs

For the players who are eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas, the playoffs are another showcase to prove to NHL scouts that their talent and drive qualifies them to be top prospects. Here are some of the top draft-eligible players to watch in the CHL playoffs.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

Sharks to have top odds in draft lottery, Blackhawks second

The NHL regular season is complete and the San Jose Sharks will best shot at winning the No. 1 pick in June's NHL Draft - and Boston University centre Macklin Celebrini.

Craig Button's Scouting Reports: Draft Prospects at U-18s

Bob McKenzie's Mid-Season Draft Ranking

Is Celebrini's grip on top spot in rankings now stronger than before season?

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie joins Jay Onrait to discuss if Macklin Celebrini's grip on the top spot in the rankings now stronger than before the season, and the reason for the big jump from centre Cayden Lindstrom in the rankings.

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