NATE SCHMIDT NEWS

Not practicing Saturday Schmidt (undisclosed) is not at morning practice Saturday, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.

Impact Schmidt was the lone Panther not on the ice at practice, ahead of Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders. His spot on the third unit was taken by Uvis Balinskis, who will partner with Adam Boqvist if Schmidt is unable to play. Schmidt has a goal, one assist and 15 hits in eight games this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice: Nate Schmidt - 10/21/24 | Florida Panthers Hear what Nate Schmidt had to say following Monday's practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Deposits goal in loss Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact The Panthers were missing Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness), so Schmidt stayed in the lineup for a second game as a seventh defenseman. The 33-year-old has two shots on net and a hit over his two appearances. The Panthers may be forced to stick with seven blueliners while they navigate a tight cap situation, but once the team's health improves, Schmidt is not guaranteed to be in the lineup every game.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson scored 41 seconds apart in the first period, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panther...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Territory Talk: Nate Schmidt | Florida Panthers New Cats defenseman talks free agency, N64 and more!

JULY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Links up with Florida Schmidt signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Per CapFriendly, his salary will be $800,000. Schmidt was bought out by the Jets ahead of free agency and will now link up with the defending champions. The 32-year-old defenseman has been little more than a third-pairing option in recent years, but he'll replenish the Panthers' blue line while reuniting with head coach Paul Maurice. Schmidt had 14 points, 76 blocked shots, 66 hits and a plus-10 rating over 63 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on unconditional waivers Winnipeg put Schmidt on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his contract, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmidt had one more season left on his six-year, $35.7 million contract. The 32-year-old blueliner will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday. Schmidt notched two goals, 14 points, 75 shots on net, 76 blocked shots and 66 hits in 63 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bends twine in Game 4 Schmidt scored a goal on one shot in a 5-1 defeat to the Avalanche in Game 4.

Impact Schmidt scored for just the third time this year, a significant drop off from the previous campaign in which he generated seven goals during the regular season. At this point, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting the 32-year-old Minnesota native to produce offensively with any regularity, making him a fringe fantasy option in postseason contests.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move...

APRIL 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt | Winnipeg Jets Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control! It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for th...

APRIL 4, 2024 • NHL.COM

Gathers assist Schmidt notched an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

Impact Schmidt snapped a four-game drought with the helper. The 32-year-old defenseman has not been an everyday player lately, with Colin Miller and Logan Stanley offering alternative options on the third pairing for head coach Rick Bowness. Schmidt is at 13 points, 73 shots on net, 76 blocked shots, 65 hits and a plus-9 rating through 62 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Schmidt (illness) is expected to play Friday against Seattle.

Impact Schmidt missed the Jets' 4-3 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday due to the illness. He has a goal, 10 points, 52 hits and 65 blocks in 52 outings in 2023-24. Schmidt is projected to play on the third pairing alongside Dylan Samberg on Friday.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Schmidt (illness) won't play Tuesday versus Seattle, per John Lu of TSN.

Impact Schmidt will miss the game due to a flu bug he has been battling. He should have enough time to recover ahead of Friday's rematch against the Kraken. Schmidt has supplied 10 points, 61 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 52 hits in 52 games this season. He will be replaced in Tuesday's lineup by Logan Stanley.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up with Nate Schmidt | Winnipeg Jets See the game from Schmidty's perspective on the ice!

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Adds helper in win Schmidt recorded an assist and four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Schmidt endured a six-game drought from Jan. 20 to Feb. 8, but he's now earned an assist in two of the last three contests. The 32-year-old defenseman remains in a steady third-pairing role this season. He's up to nine points, 50 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 38 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 46 outings.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Sunday Schmidt notched an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Schmidt has points in consecutive games for the first time this season, and four of his five points overall have come in the last eight contests. The 32-year-old has been confined to a third-pairing role for much of the campaign, though he also sees some power-play usage. He's added 32 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-6 rating over 33 appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Schmidt scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Schmidt has been an occasional scratch this season, but he's played in 12 straight contests, albeit in a third-pairing role. The blueliner has three points in that span, accounting for all but one of his points for the season. The 32-year-old has added 31 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 24 hits and a plus-3 rating. With his limited production, Schmidt is best left on the waiver wire in fantasy.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Schmidt helps soaring Jets rally for 3-1 win over Ducks

Nate Schmidt and Cole Perfetti scored in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 to extend their point streak to 11 games

JANUARY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

On track to face Flames Schmidt (lower body) is slated to play Wednesday against Calgary.

Impact Schmidt had seven goals, 19 points, 45 hits and 85 blocks in 71 contests with the Jets in 2022-23. He's projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Brenden Dillon.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Schmidt is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Impact Schmidt is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. The defenseman had seven goals and 19 points in 71 contests last season and should be considered a fringe fantasy asset in deep pools.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers another helper Schmidt produced a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Schmidt has a helper in each of his last four games, including both of the Jets' playoff contests. He helped out on an Adam Lowry tally in Thursday's loss. Getting Schmidt back to a productive level in the postseason would give the Jets more balance on their blue line. He's added a hit, three shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating while playing on the third pairing.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Schmidt looking forward to playoff hockey in Vegas as the opponent Schmidt, one of the more beloved original Golden Knights dating back to the inaugural season, will get his chance against his former team wh...

APRIL 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Registers assist in win Schmidt posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Impact Schmidt helped out on Blake Wheeler's third-period tally. It's been a down year for Schmidt on offense -- he finished with 19 points in 71 regular-season games. He may have some motivation for perform better against one of his former teams, but he's still stuck in a third-pairing role.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE