TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button produces monthly rankings (October-June) of the top players eligible for the NHL Draft. Craig's rankings represent his own individual assessment of where players are slotted in the NHL draft.

(Prev. indicates previous ranking on Craig's List - October, 2014)

No change at the top with the electrifying Connor McDavid holding down the number one spot and Jack Eichel breathing down his neck. The productivity is astounding for Connor McDavid but the accomplishments of Jack Eichel are no less impressive.

Dylan Strome continues to shine in the shadow of his illustrious teammate in Erie. His game is one of all situations, all areas of the game and important contributions throughout. Mitchell Marner a dynamic winger with the London Knights, is burning out the red lights around the OHL. In five games during November, Marner has garnered nine goals and seven assists. A very gifted offensive player, Marner can shoot to thrill or set up a teammate for their own thrill. Dangerous and constantly probing for weakness, he is quick to see opportunity and to take advantage. Outstanding puck handling abilities and a keen sense of where to attack and exploit the opposition allows him to be a constant threat.

Ivan Provorov, defenseman with the Brandon Wheat Kings has landed in the top ten. A smart, calm, good skating defenseman who has shown a remarkable ability to shoulder significant responsibility in the defensive and offensive zones. On a very good Wheat Kings team, Provorov has proven to be a significant contributor to the success of the team. Rounding out the top ten is Kyle Connor of the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. He becomes the fourth US born player to be in the top ten this month. Connor is a player who makes opponents leery when he’s on the ice because of his speed, quickness, smarts and creativity and because of his abilities and a determination to match, he’s highly productive.

1. Connor McDavid (Centre) - Prev: 1 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Erie (OHL) CAN 13/01/97 L 6'1" 195 lbs.

2. Jack Eichel (Centre) - Prev: 2 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Boston University (H.E.) USA 28/10/96 R 6'2" 195 lbs.

3. Noah Hanifin (Defence) - Prev: 3 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Boston College (H.E.) USA 25/01/97 L 6'2" 201 lbs.

4. Dylan Strome (Centre) - Prev: 4 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Erie (OHL) CAN 07/03/97 L 6'3" 187

5. Mitchell Marner (Right Wing) - Prev: 8 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. London (OHL) CAN 05/05/97 R 5'11" 154 lbs.

6. Oliver Kylington (Defence) - Prev: 6 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Farjestad (Sweden-SHL) SWE 19/05/97 L 6'0" 180 lbs.

7. Daniel Sprong (Right Wing) - Prev: 5 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Charlottetown (QMJHL) NED 17/03/97 R 6'1" 189 lbs.

8. Zach Werenski (Defence) - Prev: 11 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Michigan (Big Ten) USA 19/07/97 L 6'1" 201 lbs.

9. Ivan Provorov (Defence) - Prev: 21 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Brandon (WHL) RUS 13/01/97 L 6'0" 193 lbs.

10. Kyle Connor (Centre) - Prev: 13 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Youngstown (USHL) USA 09/12/96 L 6'1" 170 lbs.

11. Nick Merkley (Centre) - Prev: 20 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kelowna (WHL) CAN 23/05/97 R 5'11" 188 lbs.

12. Jansen Harkins (Centre) - Prev: 24 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Prince George (WHL) CAN 23/05/97 C 6'1" 181 lbs.

13. Pavel Zacha (Centre) - Prev: 7 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Sarnia (OHL) CZE 06/04/97 L 6'3" 210 lbs.

14. Mathew Barzal (Centre) - Prev: 9 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Seattle (WHL) CAN 26/05/97 R 6'0" 178 lbs.

15. Lawson Crouse (Left Wing) - Prev: 10 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kingston (OHL) CAN 23/06/97 L 6'4" 211 lbs.

16. Travis Konecny (Centre) - Prev: 12 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Ottawa (OHL) CAN 11/03/97 R 5'10" 173 lbs.

17. Evgeni Svechnikov (Right Wing) - Prev: 15 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Cape Breton (QMJHL) RUS 31/10/96 L 6'1" 180 lbs.

18. Jordan Greenway (Left Wing) - Prev: 18 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 16/02/97 L 6'5" 222 lbs.

19. Brock Boeser (Right Wing) - Prev: 25 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Waterloo (USHL) USA 25/02/97 R 6'1" 187 lbs.

20. Colin White (Centre) - Prev: 16 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 30/01/97 R 6'0" 183 lbs.

21. Thomas Novak (Centre) - Prev: 17 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Waterloo (USHL) USA 13/01/97 L 6'1" 174 lbs.

22. Jeremy Roy (Defence) - Prev: 14 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Sherbrooke (QMJHL) CAN 14/05/97 R 6'0" 189 lbs.

23. Miko Rantanen (Right Wing) - Prev: 30 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. TPS (Finland - SM Liiga) FIN 29/10/96 L 6'4" 211 lbs.

24. Adam Musil (Centre/Right Wing) - Prev: 44 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Red Deer (WHL) CAN 26/03/97 R 6'3" 206 lbs.

25. Nicolas Meloche (Defence) - Prev: 26 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Baie Comeau (QMJHL) CAN 18/07/97 R 6'3" 199 lbs.

26. Thomas Chabot (Defence) - Prev: 32 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saint John (QMJHL) CAN 30/01/97 L 6'2" 181 lbs.

27. Jakub Zboril (Defence) - Prev: 19 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saint John (QMJHL) CZE 21/02/97 L 6'1" 184 lbs.

28. Anthony Beauvillier (Left Wing) - Prev: 38 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Shawinigan (QMJHL) CAN 08/06/97 L 5'11" 171 lbs..

29. Filip Chlapik (Centre) - Prev: 47 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Charlottetown (QMJHL) CZE 03/06/97 L 6'0" 194 lbs.

30. Nicolas Roy (Centre) - Prev: 23 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Chicoutimi (QMJHL) CAN 05/02/96 R 6'4" 202 lbs.

31. Matthew Spencer (Defence) - Prev: 22 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Peterborough (OHL) CAN 24/03/97 R 6'2" 200 lbs.

32. Brandon Carlo (Defence) - Prev: 31 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Tri-City (WHL) USA 26/11/96 R 6'5" 198 lbs.

33. Jeremy Bracco (Right Wing) - Prev: 41 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 17/03/97 R 5'10" 173 lbs.

34. Vince Dunn (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Niagara (OHL) CAN 29/10/96 L 6'0" 182 lbs.

35. Guillaume Brisebois (Defence) - Prev: 27 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Acadie Bathurst (QMJHL) CAN 21/07/97 L 6'2" 170 lbs.

36. Sebastian Aho (Right Wing) - Prev: 34 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Karpat Jr. (FIN - Jr.) FIN 26/07/97 L 6'0" 172 lbs.

37. Blake Speers (Centre) - Prev: 35 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) CAN 02/01/97 R 6'0" 177 lbs.

38. Yakov Trenin (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Gatineau (QMJHL) RUS 13/01/97 L 6'2" 192 lbs.

39. Nikita Korostelev (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Sarnia (OHL) RUS 08/02/97 R 6'2" 195 lbs.

40. Noah Juulsen (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Everett (WHL) CAN 02/04/97 R 6'2" 175 lbs.

41. Paul Bittner (Left Wing) - Prev: 29 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Portland (WHL) USA 04/11/96 L 6'4" 206 lbs.

42. Nathan Noel (Centre) - Prev: 39 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saint John (QMJHL) CAN 21/06/97 R 6'2" 170 lbs.

43. Jacob Larsson (Defence) - Prev: 42 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Frolunda (Sweden - J20) SWE 29/04/97 L 6'2" 191 lbs.

44. Julius Nattinen (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. JYP (Finland - Jr.) FIN 14/01/97 L 6'2" 191 lbs.

45. David Kase (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Chomutov (Czech Jr.) CZE 28/01/97 L 5'11" 169 lbs.

46. Ryan Pilon (Defence) - Prev: 37 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Brandon (WHL) CAN 10/10/96 L 6'2" 212 lbs.

47. Graham Knott (Left Wing) - Prev: 28 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Niagara (OHL) CAN 13/01/97 L 6'4" 192 lbs.

48. Ethan Bear (Defence) - Prev: 33 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Seattle (WHL) CAN 26/06/97 R 6'0" 202 lbs.

49. AJ Greer (Left Wing) - Prev: 31 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Boston (HE - NCAA) CAN 14/12/96 L 6'3" 204 lbs.

50. Mitchell Stephens (Centre/Right Wing) - Prev: 36 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saginaw (OHL) CAN 05/02/97 R 5'11" 184 lbs.

51. Jared Bethune (Centre) - Prev: 58 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Prince George (WHL) CAN 20/01/97 L 6'0" 174 lbs.

52. Jake Debrusk (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Swift Current (WHL) CAN 17/10/96 L 6'0" 171 lbs.

53. Filip Ahl (Right Wing) - Prev: 57 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. HV71 (Sweden-J20) SWE 12/06/97 L 6'4" 211 lbs.

54. Michael Spacek (Right Wing) - Prev: 45 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Pardubice Jr. (Czech Jr.) CZE 09/04/97 R 5'11" 187 lbs.

55. Felix Sandstrom (Goalie) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Brynas Jr. (Sweden - J20) SWE 12/01/97 L 6'2" 191 lbs.

56. Daniel Vladar (Goalie) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kladno (Czech Jr.) CZE 20/08/97 L 6'6" 185 lbs.

57. Christian Fischer (Right Wing) - Prev: 52 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 15/04/97 R 6'1" 212 lbs.

58. Ryan Gropp (Left Wing) - Prev: 40 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Seattle (WHL) CAN 16/09/96 L 6'2" 184 lbs.

59. Mitchell Vande Sompel (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Oshawa (OHL) CAN 11/02/97 L 5'10" 182 lbs.

60. Erik Foley (Left Wing) - Prev: 60 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Cedar Rapids (USHL) USA 30/06/97 L 6'0" 185 lbs

61. MacKenzie Blackwood (Goalie) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Barrie (OHL) CAN 09/12/96 L 6'4" 215 lbs

62. Caleb Jones (Defence) - Prev: 56 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 06/06/97 L 6'0" 194 lbs 63. Travis Dermott (Defence) - Prev: 48 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Erie (OHL) CAN 22/12/06 L 5'11" 197 lbs

64. Lukas Jasek (Right Wing) - Prev: 50 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Trinec Jr. (Czech Jr.) CZE 28/08/97 R 5'11" 165 lbs

65. Vladimir Tkachev (Right Wing) - Prev: 46 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Moncton (QMJHL) RUS 05/10/95 R 5'10" 144 lbs

66. Kameron Kielly (Right Wing) - Prev: 55 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Charlottetown (QMJHL) CAN 13/12/96 R 6'0" 180 lbs

67. Brent Gates (Centre) - Prev: 59 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Green Bay (USHL) USA 12/08/97 L 6'2" 196 lbs

68. Erik Cernak (Defence) - Prev: 43 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kosice ( Slovak) SLO 28/05/97 R 6'3" 192 lbs

69. Aleksi Saarela (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Assat Pori (Finland - Jr.) FIN 07/01/97 L 5'11" 198 lbs

70. Gabriel Carlsson (Defence) - Prev: 53 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Linkoping (Sweden - J 20) SWE 02/01/97 L 6'4" 183 lbs

71. Jonas Siegenthaler (Defence) - Prev: 49 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. GCK Zurich (Swiss 2) SUI 06/05/97 L 6'3" 220 lbs

72. Callum Booth (Goalie) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Quebec (QMJHL) CAN 21/05/97 L 6'3" 199 lbs

73. Brendan Warren (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 07/05/97 L 6'1" 191 lbs

74. Kevin Davis (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Everett (WHL) CAN 14/03/97 R 6'0" 183 lbs

75. Adam Marsh (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saint John (QMJHL) USA 22/08/97 L 6'0" 160 lbs

76. Chaz Reddekopp (Defence) - Prev: 51 Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Victoria (WHL) CAN 01/01/97 L 6'3" 219 lbs

77. Deven Sideroff (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kamloops (WHL) CAN 14/04/97 R 5'11" 171 lbs

78. Spencer Smallman (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Saint John (QMJHL) CAN 09/09/96 R 6'1" 184 lbs

79. Dymtro Timashov (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Quebec (QMJHL) SWE 01/10/96 L 5'9" 192 lbs

80. Timo Meier (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Halifax (QMJHL) SUI 08/10/96 L 6'1" 208 lbs

81. Grant Gabrielle (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 17/04/97 R 6'1" 167 lbs

82. Cameron Hughes (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Wisconsin (Big Ten) CAN 09/10/96 L 5'10" 144 lbs 83. Dennis Yan (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Shawinigan (QMJHL) USA 14/04/97 L 6'1" 180 lbs

84. Pavel Karnuakhov (Centre/Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Calgary (WHL) RUS 15/03/97 L 6'3" 194 lbs

85. Grayson Pawlenchuk (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Red Deer (WHL) CAN 22/03/97 L 6'0" 183 lbs

86. Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson (Centre/Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Omaha (USHL) SWE 31/10/96 R 6'1" 192 lbs

87. Tory Dello (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Tri-City (USHL) USA 14/02/97 R 6'0" 187 lbs

88. Nick Boka (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 08/09/97 R 6'0" 197 lbs

89. Robby Jackson (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Chicago (USHL) USA 22/08/97) L 5'10" 183 lbs

90. Jonne Tammela (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kalpa (Finland - Jr.) FIN 05/08/97 L 5'10" 180 lbs

91. Alexander Dergachyov (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. SKA St. Petersburg (Russia - MHL) RUS 27/09/96 L 6'4" 200 lbs

92. Jonathan Davidsson (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Djurgarden (Sweden - J20 Elite) SWE 12/03/97 R 5'10" 174 lbs

93. Luke Opilka (Goalie) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 27/02/97 L 6'1" 192 lbs

94. Tomas Soustal (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Kelowna (WHL) CZE 15/02/97 R 6'2" 195 lbs

95. Jesse Gabrielle (Left Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Brandon (WHL) CAN 17/06/97 L 5'11" 205 lbs

96. Kyle Capobianco (Defence) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Sudbury (OHL) CAN 13/08/97 L 6'1" 178 lbs

97. Gabriel Gagne (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Victoriaville (QMJHL) CAN 11/11/96 R 6'5" 186 lbs

98. Jack Roslovic (Centre) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. USA NTDP (USHL) USA 29/01/97 R 6'1" 182 lbs

99. Radovan Bondra (Right Wing) Team (League) Country Birthdate Shot Ht. Wt. Slovakia U-18 SLO 27/01/97 L 6'5" 220 lbs