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Craig’s List: McKenna the runaway favourite for No. 1 in 2026 NHL Draft

After lighting up the WHL last season as a rookie with 34 goals and 97 points in 61 games to claim CHL and WHL rookie of the year honours, Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna is off to a torrid start this season, leading the league with 37 points in 19 games.

Brianne Spiker

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Leadership group for CHL revealed for CHL-USA Prospects Challenge

Brampton Steelheads forward Porter Martone will wear the “C” when the Canadian Hockey League sends their best NHL Draft eligible players to do battle with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge later this month.

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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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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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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.

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Bob McKenzie's 2025 Pre-Season Draft Rankings

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Craig Button's 2024 Draft Profiles

Craig Button's 2024 Draft Profiles

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Hage transformed by tragedy during NHL draft season

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

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NHL Draft Lookahead

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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With 'franchise centre' potential, Celebrini leads the way in mid-season rankings

What sets Macklin Celebrini apart from the rest of the pack in Bob McKenzie's Mid-Season Draft Rankings? The TSN Hockey Insider breaks down why some scouts are projecting him to be a franchise centre.

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Tij Iginla following path of father Jarome, but family skill doesn't end there

Carter Yakemchuk slots in at No. 12 in the mid-season rankings and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button examines what makes the defenceman such a dangerous player for the Calgary Hitmen and sheds some light on what we can expect to see from Tij Iginla in the upcoming CHL Top Prospects Game.

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Button: Celebrini's complete game 'screams Jonathan Toews'

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares why he believes Macklin Celebrini has the potential to be a player in the mold of Jonathan Toews and why he thinks Cayden Lindstrom has the biggest upside of anyone in the draft.

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NHL scouts 'are all over the map' on Boston College commit Dean Letourneau

Boston College commit Dean Letourneau made the mid-season rankings list at No. 32 and TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie explains what makes him such a tough player to get a handle on for scouts.

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Lindstrom dishes on his NHL comparison, updates recovery from hand surgery

Cayden Lindstrom joins Gino Reda to discuss his No. 5 ranking, updates the recovery on his hand injury which required surgery, explains why he feels his game is similar to Roope Hintz and more.

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Bob McKenzie's Mid-Season Draft Ranking Show

Macklin Celebrini is the clear No. 1 prospect, but who else can we expect to join him in the top 10? Bob McKenzie and Craig Button look at some other top prospects in the Mid-Season Draft Ranking Show.

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Craig Button's Craig's List Archive

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.

Craig's List: Plenty of intrigue surrounding Michkov ahead of NHL Draft

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.

'I never considered another player at No. 1' - Wright locked in atop final Craig's List

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.

Craig’s List: Power in pole position ahead of NHL Draft

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.

Craig's List: Drysdale, Askarov move up in final edition

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.

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Craig's List: Caufield scores his way into Top 5

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.

Bob McKenzie's Draft Ranking Archive

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.

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Intrigue and excitement in the Year of Connor Bedard

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.

Slafkovsky edges Wright for top spot in McKenzie’s final draft ranking

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.

McKenzie's Draft Rankings: Power pulls away from crowded draft field

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.

Lafreniere the surest thing in a most uncertain draft year

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.

Hughes edges Kakko in TSN’s final draft rankings

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.

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