OHL standouts rise in latest edition of Craig Button’s TSN NHL Draft Rankings
The Ontario Hockey League features several standouts in TSN’s latest NHL Draft Rankings, compiled by Director of Scouting Craig Button for the 2025 NHL Draft. Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer remains in the top spot, but according to Button, the 2025 draft will be defined by its strength down the middle.
Button has 13 centres in his top 32, including seven in the top 11, headlined by Saginaw’s Michael Misa (No. 2).
Among the other centres making the top 11 are Sault Ste. Marie’s Brady Martin (No. 6) and Brantford’s Jake O’Brien (No. 11).
One of the biggest jumps on Button’s latest ranking is Martin, who went from No. 20 in March to No. 6.
Martin, 18, is fresh off helping Canada win its second straight gold medal at the U18s, scoring three goals with 11 points in seven games. Martin had 33 goals and 72 points in 57 games with the Greyhounds this season as a sophomore and added two goals and two assists in five playoff games.
“The hallmark of his game is his skating and determination are excellent,” said Button of Martin. “His willingness to use those two things to impact the game significantly is tremendous and in so many different areas. I see somebody, from a scoring offensive point of view, from a physical catalyst, to penalty killing, he’s got a significant presence in the game.”
Button also has a new top-ranked goaltender on his list with Brampton’s Jack Ivankovic rising to No. 24 from No. 37.
Ivankovic recently backstopped Canada to gold at the U18s, where he posted a .961 save percentage and 1.95 goals-against average and was named the tournament’s best goaltender. During the regular season with the Steelheads, the 17-year-old went 25-12-5 with a .903 save percentage and 3.05 GAA.
A smaller goaltender, he is currently listed at 6-foot and 179 pounds.
“His athletic ability and his technical ability are outstanding,” said Button. “There’s only one thing that Jack Ivankovic lacks, and that’s why I say he’s Dustin Wolf.”
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has dropped his latest edition of Craig’s List! ✍️
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— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 21, 2025
OHL players included on TSN’s rankings:
1. Matthew Schaefer (D) – Erie Otters
17 GP, 7G, 15A, 22 PTS.
2. Michael Misa (F) – Saginaw Spirit
65 GP, 62G, 72A, 134 PTS.
4. Porter Martone (F) – Brampton Steelheads
57 GP, 37G, 61A, 98 PTS.
6. Brady Martin (F) – Soo Greyhounds
57 GP, 33G, 39A, 72 PTS.
11. Jake O’Brien (F) – Brantford Bulldogs
66 GP, 32G, 66A, 98 PTS.
15. Malcolm Spence (F) – Erie Otters
65 GP, 32G, 41A, 73 PTS.
16. Kashawn Aitcheson (D) – Barrie Colts
64 GP, 26G, 33A, 59 PTS.
19. Cameron Reid (D) – Kitchener Rangers
67 GP, 14G, 40A, 54 PTS.
23. Jack Ivankovic (G) – Brampton Steelheads
43 GP, 3.05GAA, .903SAV%, 25-12-5
38. Jack Nesbitt (F) – Windsor Spitfires
65 GP, 25G, 39A, 64 PTS.
41. Ethan Czata (F) – Niagara IceDogs
68 GP, 21G, 34A, 55 PTS.
49. Kristian Epperson (F) – Saginaw Spirit
58 GP, 27G, 53A, 80 PTS.
55. Henry Brzustewicz (D) – London Knights
67 GP, 10G, 32A, 42 PTS.
74. Simon Wang (D) – Oshawa Generals
32 GP, 0G, 2A, 2 PTS.
78. Quinn Beauchesne (D) – Guelph Storm
49 GP, 6G, 24A, 30 PTS.
80. Luca Romano (F) – Kitchener Rangers
67 GP, 25G, 51A, 76 PTS.
