Reid Schaefer - NHL News & Rumors

Finds twine Thursday Schaefer scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Schaefer snapped a seven-game slump with the tally. The winger has two goals over 10 appearances since returning to the NHL in early March. He's up to six goals, two assists, 32 shots on net, 93 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 37 appearances. Schaefer will likely continue to fill a fourth-line role this season, but the 22-year-old could work his way into a middle-six job as a power winger as soon as 2026-27.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

From the NHL basement on Dec. 8 to a wild-card spot: The Predators' long climb back

The Nashville Predators never doubted they could be a playoff team

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Reid Schaefer: Postgame Interview - March 26th

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Hischier scores twice as Devils down Predators 4-2

Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Reid Schaefer scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Postgame: Reid Schaefer | Nashville Predators Reid Schaefer speaks to the media after Nashville’s 4-2 win against the Seattle Kraken.

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Nets equalizer Tuesday Schaefer scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Schaefer's tally midway through the second period tied the game at 2-2. The 22-year-old has played in two of the last three contests, though he's not guaranteed to be in the lineup all of the time for the rest of the season, as he'll have to fend off Ozzy Wiesblatt for fourth-line minutes. Schaefer has earned five goals, two assists, 26 shots on net, 73 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 29 appearances with Nashville in his rookie campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal with 5:35 to play in the second period to put the Nashville Predators ahead to stay in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Pregame: Reid Schaefer | Nashville Predators Reid Schaefer speaks to the media ahead of tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins.

MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

Poised for call-up Schaefer is expected to be recalled from AHL Milwaukee prior to Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

Impact Schaefer is part of a wave of call-ups to replace the three players the Predators have dealt away Tuesday and Wednesday. Schaefer will likely contend for bottom-six minutes. He has six points in 27 NHL outings this season as well as 28 points in 31 contests for the Admirals.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for call-up Schaefer is expected to be recalled from AHL Milwaukee prior to Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in AHL win Schaefer scored twice in AHL Milwaukee's 4-3 overtime win over Manitoba on Sunday.

Impact Schaefer hasn't gotten a call back to the NHL after a brief stint with the big club prior to the Olympic break. The winger continues to play well for the Admirals -- he has 14 goals and 12 assists over 30 outings. The Predators are on the fringe of the playoff race, but it wouldn't be surprising for Schaefer to get a longer look with the big club if it falls out of contention.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Milwaukee Schaefer was loaned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Impact Schaefer has played 27 games in his first season in the NHL, tallying four goals and adding two assists. The 22-year-old, who was selected 32nd overall in the opening round of the 2022 Draft, will get in some extra playing time with the Admirals, where he had six goals and 12 assists in 21 appearances earlier in the season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from minors Schaefer was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Schaefer will provide some cover for the Predators heading into a back-to-back versus the Wild and Capitals on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. In his last nine NHL outings, the 22-year-old winger was unable to find the back of the net while putting 10 shots on net and generating two helpers.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points in AHL win Schaefer scored two goals and added an assist in AHL Milwaukee's 5-3 win over Rockford on Tuesday.

Impact Schaefer had gone scoreless in his first three games back in the AHL after getting demoted from the Predators. He broke out in a big way in this contest. Schaefer is up to six goals, 17 points, 50 shots on net and 37 PIM through 19 appearances for the Admirals this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped down to minors Schaefer was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Impact Schaefer has recorded four goals, six points, 63 hits and a minus-9 rating across 25 games in his first NHL season. Ozzy Wiesblatt (upper body) is closing in on a return to the lineup, which resulted in Schaefer's demotion. The 23-year-old Schaefer had a long stint with the big club since being recalled from the minors at the end of November, and he could receive another call-up if the Predators deal with more injuries up front in the future.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets go-ahead goal Schaefer scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Schaefer snapped a six-game point drought with the tally, which was the third in a span of 5:01 for the Predators. His goal stood as the game-winner. The 22-year-old winger has scored four times on 12 shots while adding 41 hits, 16 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 16 appearances in a bottom-six role. He's providing a little depth scoring but is still on the hunt for his first NHL assist.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores goal No. 600, Predators win New Year's Eve matinee in Vegas 4-2

Steven Stamkos scored his 600th career goal and the Nashville Predators beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Reid Schaefer takes Scott Morrow's skate to the face. A terrifying moment in the NHL on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Pots insurance goal Schaefer scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Schaefer scored in every third game since his Nov. 28 call-up. Providing consistent offense from a fourth-line spot is hard, but he makes up for it with physical play, and the Predators' improved offense with him in the lineup bodes well for him sticking around with the big club. The 22-year-old rookie has three goals in nine games, and he's added nine shots on net, 11 PIM, 19 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg's hat trick leads Predators to a 5-2 victory over Blues

Filip Forsberg scored his 12th career hat trick, leading the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Tuesday Schaefer scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Avalanche.

Impact Schaefer has produced two goals over six NHL appearances so far. His tally at 5:30 of the first period gave the Predators their first lead in this contest. The 22-year-old rookie has been limited to fourth-line minutes, which will hinder his ability to generate offense. He's added seven shots on net, seven PIM, 11 hits and seven blocked shots so far.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly scores shootout winner as Predators defeat Avalanche 4-3

Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Reid Schaefer joins NHL Tonight | Nashville Predators Predators Rookie forward Reid Schaefer joins NHL Tonight after tallying his first career NHL goal against the Flames to open the scoring for...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame: Reid Schaefer | Nashville Predators Reid Schaefer speaks to the media after scoring his first NHL goal in Nashville's 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

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