Future Blue Prospect Report: 04.12.21

ZAC JONES
Defenseman5-11 / 175October 18, 2000 (20 years old)Richmond, VirginiaAcquired - Third round, 68th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - UMass (NCAA)
Season Stats - 29 GP, 9-15-24, +17, 8 PIM
- Helped UMass win the NCAA National Championship - Recorded a goal in the Frozen Four Semifinals against Minnesota Duluth on Apr. 8 and posted a plus-one rating in the National Championship Game against St. Cloud State on Apr. 10 - Named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, the Frozen Four All-Tournament Team, and the Hockey East Second All-Star Team in 2020-21 - Ranked second among NCAA defensemen in goals (nine), ranked third among NCAA defensemen in points (24), tied for third among NCAA defensemen in shots on goal (84), and tied for eighth among NCAA defensemen in assists (15) this season - Among NCAA defensemen who were either in their freshman or sophomore yearin 2020-21: ranked first in points and shots on goal, ranked second in goals, and tied for third in assists - Since the start of his collegiate career in 2019-20: ranks third among defensemen in points (47), ranks fourth among defensemen in assists (35), and is tied for seventh among defensemen in goals (12) - Among defensemen who have been in their U21 season or younger over the span, ranks first in assists and points, and is tied for third in goals - Ranked second on UMass in shots on goal, ranked third in assists, tied for third in points, and tied for fourth in goals in 2020-21 - Led team defensemen in assists, points, and shots on goal - Notched at least one point in 17 of 29 games this season; UMass posted a 13-3-1 record in those 17 contests - "Zac is an NHL player, it's just a matter of time. … He's a high, high-end offensive player, he'll be a similar player to Adam Fox. … His growth without the puck the last two years has been outstanding." - UMass Head Coach Greg Carvel (credit - NHL Network)

NILS LUNDKVIST
Defenseman5-11 / 187July 27, 2000 (20 years old)Pitea, SwedenAcquired - First round, 28th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Lulea (SHL)
Season Stats - 52 GP, 14-18-32, -1, 30 PIM
Playoff Stats - 1 GP, 0-0-0, +1, 4 PIM
MATTHEW ROBERTSON
Defenseman6-4 / 201March 9, 2001 (20 years old)Edmonton, AlbertaAcquired - Second round, 49th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Season Stats - 12 GP, 2-11-13, +16, 12 PIM
BRADEN SCHNEIDER
Defenseman6-2 / 210September 20, 2001 (19 years old)Prince Albert, SaskatchewanAcquired - First round, 19th overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Season Stats - 14 GP, 3-11-14, +12, 4 PIM
LAURI PAJUNIEMI
Right Wing6-0 / 196September 12, 1999 (21 years old)Tampere, FinlandAcquired - Fifth round, 132nd overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - TPS (Liiga)
Season Stats - 47 GP, 22-16-38, +12, 38 PIM
MORGAN BARRON
Center6-4 / 220December 2, 1998 (22 years old)Halifax, Nova ScotiaAcquired - Sixth round, 174th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 15 GP, 8-7-15, +5, 14 PIM

TARMO REUNANEN
Defenseman6-0 / 185March 1, 1998 (23 years old)Aanekoski, FinlandAcquired - Fourth round, 98th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 15 GP, 3-9-12, -5, 2 PIM
TY RONNING
Right Wing5-9 / 170October 20, 1997 (23 years old)Scottsdale, ArizonaAcquired - Seventh round, 201st overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 9 GP, 8-5-13, +4, 2 PIM
TIM GETTINGER
Left Wing6-6 / 218April 14, 1998 (22 years old)Cleveland, OhioAcquired - Fifth round, 141st overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 15 GP, 6-6-12, E, 11 PIM
WILL CUYLLE
Left Wing6-3 / 212February 5, 2002 (19 years old)Toronto, OntarioAcquired - Second round, 60th overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 10 GP, 2-3-5, -1, 26 PIM

HUNTER SKINNER
Defenseman6-2 / 182April 29, 2001 (19 years old)Wyandotte, MichiganAcquired - Fourth round, 112th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 3 GP, 1-1-2, +2, 0 PIM
ADAM HUSKA
Goaltender6-4 / 218May 12, 1997 (23 years old)Zvolen, SlovakiaAcquired - Seventh round, 184th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 5 GP, 4-1-0, 2.03 GAA, .917 SV%
- Stopped 22 of 23 shots and earned a win on Apr. 10 vs. Providence - Extended his winning streak to four games; has allowed two goals or fewer in each of the four games