The DFO Rundown Ep. 215 – Playoff talk & a draft preview with Craig Button

As the Stanley Cup playoffs continued into Round 2, we picked up right where we left off. Only this time around, if a player finds the back of the net four times in one game, it might not guarantee a win for their team. It’s safe to say that the 2023 Playoffs have been full of drama and excitement thus far.

Breaking down the start of Round 2, Frank and Jason started the show by reviewing the four matchups ongoing in the league. Taking a look inside the Western and Eastern Conference, the guys shared their analysis after witnessing each game one.

Later on, in the show, Craig Button of the Kool Button podcast and TSN joined the show. By sharing his draft expertise, Craig was able to share how Connor Bedard compares to the other top NHL prospects in this draft year.

With there being some high-profile forwards in the draft class this year, Craig gave some praise to some notable Defencemen. Craig also shared with Frank and Jason some names that may be considered a mid-round gem, as he shed light on how teams can find elite talent in the middle rounds of the NHL draft.

Where is Connor Bedard going to play next season? That is one question that each lottery team looks forward to as we get closer to the Draft Lottery. To finish off, Craig shared which NHL franchise would be the ideal spot for Connor Bedard as he enters the league. 

0:40 – 4 Goal Games 

4:06 – Western Conference Round 2 Update

11:00 – Eastern Conference Round 2 Update 

24:22 – Craig Button Joins the Show 

25:06 – Bedard vs Other Top Draft Prospects 

28:28 – Risk Factors in Drafting 

35:20 – Top Defencemen prospects

41:12 – Drafting Goalies in Top Rounds 

47:40 – Mid-Round Gems 

56:41 – Craig’s Ideal Team for Connor Bedard