With the 96th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning have selected Roman Schmidt.
Roman Schmidt
Schmidt, 18, is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound, right-shot defenseman from Midland, Michigan. The 18-year-old is a member of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. As part of the U-18 team, Schmidt registered three goals and 14 points in 48 games this past season.
Schmidt was ranked 58th overall among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.