Bob McKenzie
@TSNBobMcKenzie
Washed up Hockey Insider. 🇨🇦
I was fortunate a few years ago to cross paths and get to know Eugene Arcand, who opened my eyes and my mind to the real meaning behind the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, which of course is today. Eugene and I worked together for months and I was humbled to help him…
This Friday is marked as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in our country. It’s also known as Orange Shirt Day, a tragic reminder that #EveryChildMatters. But do we as Canadians truly understand the horrific legacy of trauma inflicted by the Residential School system?
The trade is one for none. Which is to say I’m exchanging my semi-retired TSN life of the last five years — doing the World Junior Championships, NHL Draft Rankings, a handful of Toronto Maple Leaf broadcasts, TradeCentre and Free Agent Frenzy — for a fully-retired life of doing…
Thank you. 🙏
Forward Justin Danforth to Buffalo on a two-year deal with an AAV of $1.8 million
$2.75 million AAV.
All signs point to defenceman Nick Perbix going to NSH on a two-year deal.
All signs point to defenceman Nick Perbix going to NSH on a two-year deal.
TOR closing in on forward Michael Pezzetta, ex of MTL.
One year deal, bonus laden
Corey Perry finalizing a deal with #LAKings, per the legend @TSNBobMcKenzie
Nik Ehlers’ Swiss-based agent Andre Rufener is obviously fielding a lot of calls but says there’s no guarantee his client will make a decision today and it’s quite likely to carry over to tomorrow. Subject to change, perhaps, but that’s where things are at right now.
Pending trade call being completed. As was previously reported/speculated, assuming it goes through, it will be Nic Roy to TOR and signed Mitch Marner to VGK. The trade is, I believe, one for one.
Trade not done to Vegas. This is the next step in process.
Ekblad has agreed to an 8-year extension x $6.1 M AAV to stay with the Cup champs in Florida
All signs point to Aaron Ekblad and FLA making progress on a long-term deal that, assuming it’s finalized, would take the veteran defenceman out of free agency.
Canada Day 🇨🇦 is pretty much a busman’s holiday for me. In any case, it’s back to work for the next 24 hours or so with the @TSNHockey gang.
How do we celebrate 🇨🇦 Canada Day? BBQ ✅ Fireworks ✅ Following the signings ✅ #FreeAgentFrenzy presented by @HarveysCanada, LIVE Tuesday at 11am et/8am pt on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App & TSN’s YouTube Channel: tsn.ca/live
For those following Day 2 of the NHL Draft, here are @TSNHockey best available:
Just 4 players on @TSNBobMcKenzie's top 32 are still available after Round 1: 25 Malcolm Spence LW 26 Milton Gästrin C/LW 28 Blake Fiddler D 30 Eric Nilson C
It's #NHLDraft Week! Get up to speed at tsn.ca/draftcentre with: 🏒 Round 1-7 Draft Tracker 🏒 Final Prospect Ranking by @TSNBobMcKenzie 🏒 Final Craig's List, Mock Draft and scouting reports from @CraigJButton 🏒 Player interviews by @markhmasters #TSNHockey
ICYM the ICYMI, and there’s a link below to watch the 30-minute rankings show. Available worldwide 🌎🌍🌏, no geo lock, if I’m not mistaken.
ICYMI - Eighty players, plus 20 honourable mentions. With the 2025 #NHLDraft on the horizon, check out @TSNBobMcKenzie's Final Edition Prospect Ranking: tsn.ca/nhl/with-prodi…
ICYMI:
With 'prodigious talent and boundless potential,' Matthew Schaefer tops @TSNBobMcKenzie's Draft Ranking… The Top 80 + 20 honourable mentions: tsn.ca/nhl/with-prodi…
Watch the show in its entirety - @TSNBobMcKenzie’s Final Draft Ranking Special: tsn.ca/nhl/video/bob-…
Further discussion amongst yourselves, part two. Feel free to look only at the rankings/list and draw your own draft conclusions but the sidebar story (linked below), looking at everything/everyone beyond Matthew and Michael, has a lot of additional context and perspective.…
If you look at our final draft ranking, and then check any other lists, you’re going to find the same 8-10 names after Matthew Schaefer & Michael Misa. But how are those players viewed within the top 10? More from @TSNBobMcKenzie: tsn.ca/nhl/air-of-unp…
Discuss amongst yourselves, part one (Michael and Matthew). ⬇️
ICYMI - Eighty players, plus 20 honourable mentions. With the 2025 #NHLDraft on the horizon, check out @TSNBobMcKenzie's Final Edition Prospect Ranking: tsn.ca/nhl/with-prodi…
With the #NHLDraft on Friday, @TSNBobMcKenzie unveils his final 2025 Prospect Ranking, Monday at 11:30am et on TSN4 and on TSN 1/4 at 7pm et And check out Bob’s full 80-player (+20 honourable mentions) list at tsn.ca/draftcentre, Monday at Noon et #TSNHockey | #DraftCentre