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14 drafts of Tod Button: a trip down memory lane

The Calgary Flames promoted Tod Button to the role of head scout in the fall of 2001, replacing Ian McKenzie. He had been with the organization since 1997 and was promoted to the top job by his brother, Craig.

This will be Button's 15th draft as the Flames' top dog in the scouting department. How's he done over his previous 14 kicks at the can?

BY THE NUMBERS

Drafts: 14, Picks: 102

By Round:

  • First: 14
  • Second: 10
  • Third: 16
  • Fourth: 14
  • Fifth: 14
  • Sixth: 13
  • Seventh: 17
  • Later: 4
  • By Position:

    • Goalie: 9
    • Defense: 29
    • Forwards: 64

      By League:

      • WHL: 35
      • OHL: 17
      • USHL: 8
      • Sweden: 7
      • QMJHL: 7
      • NCAA: 6
      • Finland: 4
      • BCHL: 3
      • Russia: 3
      • High School (US): 3
      • Switzerland: 2
      • AJHL: 1
      • Czech Republic: 1
      • High School (Canada): 1
      • OPJRA: 1
      • Most common teams:

        • Kootenay Ice (WHL): 5
        • Farjestads BK (SHL/SEL/Jr.