A member of Sun Media Community Newspapers part of Postmedia Network. On the cycle he generally does little more than facilitate the play of others, rarely manages to contribute to a play unless at the point, and his hands are no more than average with the puck on his stick.Still, that skill-set is nothing to sniff at, and can be very valuable in the modern NHL, especially considering he is a righty as the league goes more and more towards balancing handedness on defensive pairings. Pronman is a moron. ago] Height 6.02 -- Weight 202 [188 cm/92 kg] Regular Season Playoffs; Season Team Lge GP G A Pts He led all 2020 draft eligible defensemen in points at 16, posting 22 in 66 games. His game is reminiscent of Brent Seabrook, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability. Schneider possesses a high level of maturity when it comes to skill set and mentality that would prove to be a strong addition for any organization. You need some of everything in todayâs NHL. Although his offence numbers have gone up in each of his three seasons in the Western Hockey League — he had 42 points in 60 games last season — he stands out for his play in the defensive zone. Schneider has been effective in playing big minutes, against top lines, and contributing on both the power play and the penalty kill. Defense -- shoots R Born Sep 20 2001 -- Prince Albert, SASK [19 yrs. His offensive game may never be elite, but he can be part of the second unit on an NHL power play. Schneider will likely spend another year in the WHL, and compete to be part of Team Canada at the World Juniors. Both are intuitive defensive players with great skating, who utilise their physical advantages well. Prospect report written by Alexander Appleyard. This, combined with good gap-work and an astute defensive IQ, mean that he can be a real challenge to enter the zone against. Even if a player manages to get past him and to the boards to start a cycle, his big frame and love of physical contact means that forwards have to have their head on a swivel not to end up as road-kill. Braden Schneider—RD Schneider recorded 24 points in 58 games in his draft-1 with the Brandon Wheat Kings wearing an “A”. He might also need a year continuing in the AHL after that. If he reaches his potential, he should be able to do the same in the NHL in time. It's time to pay attention to the right side where the ranks are thin once you get past the one-two punch of veterans Shea Weber and Jeff Petry. While he doesn’t have blazing speed, he is an excellent skater with a long stride and he can pivot quickly in the transition game. Additionally, he can jump into the rush, and is a good judge of when to pinch on a play. While he makes a good first pass, he seldom leads the rush and is reluctant to pinch in. Since then he has improved as a player in each of the two subsequent seasons, posting 42 points in just 60 games this year. He is among the players who participated in the virtual summer camp for Team Canada as preparation for the world juniors in Edmonton. Photo Credit: Justin Oertel / Brandon Wheat KingsBraden Schneider has been on prospect watchers’ radars for almost three years now. Schneider skates very well, being strong on his skates, agile, and also having a good stride that means he rarely loses a race to a loose puck or gets out of position. Schneider’s size is a definite asset in battles along the boards. He sees the ice very well, making sound, unflashy-but-effective decisions. He might also need a year continuing in the AHL after that. He struggles to be creative in the offensive zone, and while he can get up into the rush plays can die on his stick when there. His game is reminiscent of Brent Seabrook, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability. More and more people like Pronman fall in love with Euro trash Thank God with JD here we took two hard ass Canadian boys. Lafreniere is nothing like Huberdeau who has ZERO physical element to his game and is a perimeter player. First and foremost, Schneider is a very smart hockey player. Schneider will likely spend another year in the WHL, and compete to be part of Team Canada at the World Juniors. Schnieder’s was a stay at home defender, but was then asked to carry a bigger load offensively and he has stepped up in his offensive game with aggressive carries on odd man breaks and use of his big shot. Like the Tampa Bay blue-liner, Schneider moves the puck well and has a big shot, but lacks high-end skill. Brandon Wheat Kings player Braden Schneider, top, takes a hit from Calgary Hitmen player Mark Kastelic during WHL action in Calgary, Alta., on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. Enter Braden Schneider, a two-way defenceman who may be a bit of a throwback. Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/202 lbs Position: RHD Team: Brandon (WHL) Braden Schneider's Player Profile Tony Ferrari - Dobber Prospects - Sept. 30th: "He doesn’t press himself into offensive duties very often though so neither can be expected on a nightly basis.What makes Schneider special is his ability to prevent defensive zone entries and get the puck out immediately when the puck does get into his zone." Despite having a good gap and IQ, Schneider’s predilection for taking the body means he takes himself out of plays often. Check out the Prospects tab for our other scouting reports. And for good reason. He is considered a leader on the team as an alternate captain. It is no use being good around your net and having a good gap when you are lying on top of a player with their team 2v1 behind you.However, the main reason he is not a sure-fire top 20 or so pick? He is a crisp passer who outlets well, and can also skate out of the zone if needed. Looking for other scouting reports? Braden Schneider had a strong season with seven goals and 35 assists for 42 points in 60 games for the Brandon Wheat Kings. Defensively, he keeps everything to the outside and uses his intelligence to make the right play more often than not. They were going to take him at 20. In seven World Junior Championship games for … Schneider is a project who will need some time in the AHL, but he has the potential to step in as a minute-eating defenceman at the same time Weber and Petry are winding down their careers. He had Schneider as a second round pick, albeit in the first 10 picks of the second round. Schneider played for Team Canada at the Under-18 World Championships last spring, scoring two goals and an assist and picked up a gold medal as part of the 2018 Team Canada at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. It is a pleasure to see Schneider control his gap before dipping a shoulder and rubbing a winger out along the boards just as they get into the zone and think they have the edge on him.Schneider is not just a player who excels without the puck though. Braydon Coburn, LHD, Tampa Bay LightningWhile Coburn is a lefty and not as physical as Schneider, they have several similarities to their game. Need a scouting report on a particular prospect, contact us today. Alongside his WHL success he has been a rock for the Canadian junior teams. As far as Schneider. All rights reserved. While his upside might not be as high as the majority of potential first rounders he could certainly be a good pick-up towards the end of the first round, and maybe a steal if he somehow falls into the second, as unlikely as that is. Sudbury-area police briefs: Charges laid in stabbing; thief targets paramedic vehicle, Boston Dynamics robot dog spotted in Sudbury, Canadiens' draft prospects: Centre Dylan Holloway boasts top-end speed, Canadiens' draft prospects: Connor Zary a shoot-first, two-way centre, Canadiens' pipeline filling up with young talent. Golden Knights acquire Dylan Sikura in trade with Blackhawks for Brandon Pirri Vegas sends off one AHL stalwart for another. He represented the WHL in the two-game Canada-Russia Super Series and scored a goal in the CHL Top Prospects Game. He doesn’t get rattled in the defensive zone and is able to handle pressure from the forecheck. Central Scouting Bureau: Ninth among North American skaters. He has a solid core skill-set when it comes to moving the puck the other way. Though his offensive abilities have a lower ceiling in comparison to his limits on the blue line, that shouldnât faze general managers much â given the amount of potential. Enter Braden Schneider, a two-way defenceman who may be a bit of a throwback. And for good reason. Well, that is easy to see within just one shift of watching him. Braden Schneider has been on prospect watchers’ radars for almost three years now. Chances are if youâve read a scouting report on Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Braden Schneider, youâve seen phrases such as âthrowbackâ or âold school.â Thereâs good reason for that â the product of Prince Albert, Sask., takes pride in approaching the game with a little extra bite. But Schneider doesn’t fall into that “modern” NHL defenceman category. Three-plus months after the usual timeframe for the NHL Draft, the 2020 version is taking place midweek, with the first round Tuesday and Rounds 2-7 … A member of Sun Media Community Newspapers part of Postmedia Network. He also played in two games for the WHL in the Canada-Russia Super Series and appeared in the CHL Top Prospects Game, scoring a goal in the game. While he doesn’t have blazing speed, he is an excellent skater with a long stride and he can pivot quickly in the transition game. He led all 2020 draft eligible defensemen in points at 16, posting 22 in 66 games. Both are also generally consigned to the blue-line in the offensive zone. After being picked 12 th overall in the WHL bantam draft, the man from the heart of the Canadian prairies stepped right into the Brandon Wheat Kings line-up. On Lafreniere he projected him as somewhere between Nathan McKinnon and Jonathan Huberdeau. This is the third of five profiles of players who could be on the Canadiens’ radar. Braden Schneider. If you would like to follow Alexander on Twitter, his handle is @Avappleyard. But Schneider doesn’t fall into that “modern” NHL defenceman category. Schneider has been able to showcase his skills in international play. The Montreal Canadiens have the 16th overall pick in the first round of the NHL entry draft, which will be held Oct. 6-7. Independent scouting for NHL, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams. That may be one reason why he isn’t rated higher. Published on: September 29, 2020 | Last Updated: September 30, 2020 5:39 PM EDT. He has all the fundamentals needed to be a modern-day NHL defenseman, while also having old-school snarl. Now it’s time to pay attention to the right side where the ranks are thin once you get past the one-two punch of veterans Shea Weber and Jeff Petry. Projecting Schneider as a second rounder is laughable. © 2020 Paris Star. Schneider finished his 2019–20 season with 35 assists and 42 points. 16. Braden Schneider (born September 19, 2001) is a Canadian junior ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL, projected to be a top defenceman in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He has a big slap-shot as well when he gets into position to unleash it.While naturally the above is enough to get both those who long for the 1990s back, as well as those who value out-lets and blue-line defense, both salivating, Schneider is not without his issues. It is easy to forget that when Coburn was younger he was a legitimate number three defenseman who put up 25-30 points, and that seems a likely outcome for Schneider if he continues to develop. During the past 12 months, the Canadiens have managed to shore up the left side of the defence through free agency (Ben Chiarot), trades (Joel Edmundson and Brett Kulak) and the draft (Alexander Romanov). After being picked 12th overall in the WHL bantam draft, the man from the heart of the Canadian prairies stepped right into the Brandon Wheat Kings line-up.
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