While NHL Central Scoutings mid-term draft ranking has Kingston Frontenacs centre Sam Bennett topping the list of North American skaters, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button is standing pat with the other Sam. His January edition of Craigs List has Kootenay Ice centre Sam Reinhart at No. 1 for the fourth straight month. Reinhart represented Canada at the 2014 World Junior Hockey Championship, and tied for fourth in team scoring with two goals and five points in seven games. "Sam Reinhart will never wow you with flash and dash and may never even end up on TSNs HON but if you are looking for a player who can make a difference to winning, then look no further," explains Button. "He has exceptional hockey sense but more than his understanding is his adaptability. That trait allows him to play different positions, all situations in the game and combined with a high skill level, affords him the opportunity to excel. He makes teammates better by helping them play to their strengths. He make teams better with a selfless approach that is focused on overall success, not personal accolades. "Because his mind is so quick and so fast at processing, he is able to play two and three steps ahead of the competition. When I watch Sam, I think, still waters run deep and his ability to quietly control a game doesnt create waves but it certainly leads to winning." Aaron Ekblad, who also played for Canada at the world, continues to be a mainstay in the second spot. He grabbed headlines in the Ontario Hockey League this past weekend, scoring four goals (three on the power play and one shorthanded) as the Barrie Colts hammered Bennetts Frontenacs 8-5 on Saturday. "Ekblad is a pillar-type defenceman," says Button. "To be this type of a defenceman, one needs to possess an on-ice maturity. That maturity is reflected in understanding how to excel when playing 25 minutes or more versus the opponents best players in critical and important situations. "Aaron combines that maturity with an excellent understanding of what needs to be accomplished at any particular point of the game. He has an outstanding ability to play in the moment and that can manifest itself defensively, offensively and physically. He takes the initiative and is unwavering in his approach to being a catalyst for making things happen in the game that help his team win." Bennett is also holding strong on the list, rounding out the Top 3 for the third straight month. The biggest riser on the list for January is Czech-born forward David Pastrnak, who jumped 16 spots from No. 26 to tenth. He has scored seven goals and 21 points in 29 games with Sodertalje in Sweden this season and tallied three points in five games with the Czech Republic at the world juniors. "When I first saw David Pastrnak play more than two years ago, I was impressed by a willingness to try and make things happen with the puck from an offensive point of view," explains Button. "While at times coming a little short, he never was short on determination or being a player in the middle of the competitive action. He has confidence with the puck, excellent sense and feel and his skating allows him to play the game with speed and with a quick and darting ability that makes him very difficult to keep in check. "As he has physically matured, he doesnt fall short very much any longer and he shows the ability and potential to be a player who can impact the game offensively in multiple ways and be the threat opponents have to be aware of." Craig Buttons monthly Craigs List ranking is released each month from September through June. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzies mid-term draft ranking - a consensus list from several NHL scouts – will be released on TSN.ca on Jan. 23. Wholesale Nike Shoes Australia . -- Aaron Rodgers looked fine on the practice field Thursday. 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The Tennessee Titans keep trying to keep their composure and failing.And losing.Smith shook off a punch to his head to throw a touchdown, and the Jets rallied to edge the Titans 16-11 on Sunday in the first NFL game to end with that score in a game that also will be remembered for a short brawl in the third quarter.Some Jets apparently went onto the field once the scuffle started as the Titans were challenging an 81-yard touchdown by Eric Decker overturned to a 48-yard catch. Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey hit Smith, but wouldnt share what they said to each other. Casey was not ejected.Having your quarterback getting punched in the face or what looked like a punch in the face, sometimes something like that happens, Jets coach Rex Ryan said. But you want to keep your players on the sideline. I clearly have to do a better job of that.The Jets improved to 3-11, snapping a three-game skid with their first road win. They also hurt their chances at the top overall draft pick, not that any of these Jets care.We cant worry about draft picks or anything like that, Jets safety Calvin Pryor said.The Titans (2-12) have lost eight straight and 11 of 12 along with quarterback Jake Locker dislocating his left shoulder. They now have a short turnaround with a visit to Jacksonville on Thursday night, and they currently would draft No. 2 overall.We left our guts out there, Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said. Its hard, no question.Here are some things to know from this battle for draft position:CJS RETURN: Ryan made Chris Johnson a game-day captain in his return to play the team that cut the running back in April. Johnson also started the game, and the man nicknamed CJ2K averaged 5.5 yards on 10 carries. Johnson also had his long run of 37 yards out of the wildcat on the Jets game-winning drive down to the Titans 4.There was motivation, but I just tried to block all that out and tried to focus on the New York Jets needing a win and tried to make plays, Johnson said.LOCKERS HEALTH: The TTitans already were on their second quarterback when Locker dislocated his left, non-throwing shoulder when hit by Jets end Quinton Coples late in the first half.ddddddddddddLocker started for Zach Mettenberger, who has a sprained left shoulder expected to keep him out the final two games. Charlie Whitehurst finished the game, but injuries also had the Titans down to their second emergency quarterback in receiver Kris Durham. Locker said he wont know if he will be available against the Jaguars until getting his shoulder checked further Monday.Its a little painful, Locker said.THAT SAFETY: The officials initially called the Jets safety a fumble recovered by New York before Whisenhunt challenged. He had a rare win when a review showed Smith was throwing as he hit the grass in the end zone. Smith said he was trying to throw to Chris Ivory, while the official ruling was intentional grounding with the result a safety. The NFL said later referee John Parry would have ruled intentional grounding if the play had been an incomplete pass before the review, so the replay review involved only whether it was a pass or fumble.THOSE LATERALS: The Titans subbed out all their offensive linemen on the final play, keeping only the centre for a play where Charlie Whitehurst threw to Dexter McCluster.He lateraled to Nate Washington, who then threw backward to Whitehurst. The quarterback ran 20 yards to the Jets 42 before tossing back to Delanie Walker who got to the Jets 9 before being tackled to end the game.I probably should have stayed up the middle, but its a crucial moment and I was just trying to make a play, Walker said.Ryan said he thought Whitehursts toss to Walker was a forward pass that should have been blown dead to avoid injury.THREE WINS THERE, REX: The Jets coach was so excited about getting a rare win this season that he misspoke on just how many victories they have.Jets fans want to win, Ryan said. Are you kidding me? We have only got two of them.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Teresa M. Walker at www.twitter.com/teresamwalker ' ' '