Bleackley, 20, was originally drafted 23rd overall in 2014, but re-entered this year’s draft and was selected 144th overall by the Blues. At the time of the first draft, Bleackley was coming off of a 68-point (29G / 39A) season, but two years later he still hasn’t been able to duplicate that performance—he had 13 goals and 33 assists (46 points) with Red Deer (WHL) this past year.

Bleackley, 20, was a firth round pick (23rd overall) in 2014. The centre has 13 goals and 28 assists (41 points) in 47 games with the Red Deer Rebels (WHL) this season.