In an unexpected move, the New York Rangers traded the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NHL draft along with the 72nd overall pick to the Calgary Flames in exchange for the 19th overall pick. With this pick, they are taking right-handed defenseman Braden Schneider.
The 19-year-old is an incredibly physical enforcer. He’s known for monitoring the neutral zone and looking for openings to lay the body.
In 60 games during the 2019-20 season with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL, the 19-year-old scored seven goals and notched 35 assists for 42 points.