The Puck Authority’s Prospect Profile: Braden Schneider

Player Information:

Name – Braden Schneider

Position – Defence

League – Western Hockey League

Team – Brandon Wheat Kings

Shoots – Right

Age/DOB – 18-years-old, Sep, 20, 2001

Nation – Canadian

Height – 6’2

Weight – 209lbs

WHL Drafted: By Brandon Wheat Kings (first round, 12th overall, WHL Bantam Draft)

Potential Draft Round: First round

Potential: Top-four pairing

NHL Comparable – Brandon Carlo

Player Notes:

Schneider is a mobile defenceman and is currently playing on the top pairing with the Brandon Wheat Kings and is one of their alternate captains. He plays a strong two-way game and has a pass-first mentality on the blue-line. The 18-year-old defensemen is an asset on both specialty team units and has 16 of his 35 points with the man advantage. He’s also added a goal and an assist while the Wheat Kings have been down a man this season.

Overall, he’s a top defensemen who will be an asset on special teams along with being a solid piece on a team’s top four defensive pairing within the next few years. He’s not afraid to join the rush and will find a way to pick up some goals in close despite the fact that he’s a blue-liner. His NHL comparable would be Brandon Carlo of the Boston Bruins whose got a touch more size to him.