Future Blue Prospect Report: 04.27.21

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 - 21 GP, 5-22-27, +21, 12 PIM
- Recorded two points (one goal, one assist), including the game-winning goal in overtime and an assist on the game-tying goal in the third period, on Apr. 24 vs. Prince Albert; established single-game WHL career-highs with four assists and four points on Apr. 25 vs. Regina (tallied three power play assists and one shorthanded assist in the contest) - Video of Schneider's goal in overtime on Apr. 24: https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1386146549814632450 - Recorded a goal in overtime for the second time in a three-game span - Helped Brandon win the East Division championship - Leads the WHL in power play assists (15), ranks fourth in the WHL in plus/minus rating (plus-21), is tied for fourth in the WHL in assists (22), and is tied for 10th in the WHL in points (27) this season - Ranks second among WHL defensemen in assists, points, and plus/minus rating (only trails Rangers prospect Matthew Robertson in plus/minus rating), and is tied for fourth among WHL defensemen in goals (five) this season - Leads Brandon in plus/minus rating, ranks second in assists, and ranks third in points this season - Is serving as the team's captain for the 2020-21 season - Prior to this season, the last three WHL defensemen who registered at least 1.00 points per game and a plus-20 rating or better in the season following their draft year were Cal Foote (2017-18), Henri Jokiharju (2017-18), and Ivan Provorov (2015-16) - Schneider is averaging 1.29points per game and has posted a plus-21rating thus far in 2020-21

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 - 18 GP, 3-15-18, +23, 18 PIM
DYLAN GARAND
Goaltender6-1 / 175June 7, 2002 (18 years old)Victoria, British ColumbiaAcquired - Fourth round, 103rd overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Season Stats - 11 GP, 9-2-0, 2.27 GAA, .911 SV%, 2 SO
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 PIMPlayoff Stats - 7 GP, 2-0-2, -2, 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 - 48 GP, 22-16-38, +12, 38 PIMPlayoff Stats - 5 GP, 1-3-4, +1, 6 PIM
ADAM EDSTROM
Center6-6 / 210October 12, 2000 (20 years old)Hammaro, SwedenAcquired - Sixth round, 161st overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Rogle (SHL)
Season Stats - 43 GP, 3-7-10, +6, 33 PIMPlayoff Stats - 6 GP, 3-3-6, +6, 4 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 - 20 GP, 10-9-19, +7, 20 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 - 20 GP, 3-12-15, -2, 4 PIM
TIM GETTINGER
Left Wing6-6 / 218April 14, 1998 (23 years old)Cleveland, OhioAcquired - Fifth round, 141st overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry DraftCurrent Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 20 GP, 7-9-16, +3, 16 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 - 14 GP, 9-7-16, +6, 4 PIM
JUSTIN RICHARDS
Center5-11 / 190March 17, 1998 (23 years old)Orlando, FloridaAcquired - Signed as an undrafted free agent on April 2, 2020Current Team - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Season Stats - 17 GP, 4-6-10, +5, 10 PIM
- Recorded a goal on Apr. 24 vs. Bridgeport - Has registered a point in six of the last nine games (four goals, three assists), including a goal/point in three of the last five games (three goals)