Akira Schmid

Akira Schmid

24-Year-Old GoalieG

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights

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.895

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

Vitek Vanecek had a good season as the Devils' starter in 2022-23, but Akira Schmid was also excellent when he got a chance to play. Schmid's strong performance forced the team to go with three netminders at times, and at 23 years old, Schmid's still got plenty of room to grow after posting a 2.13 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 18 regular-season contests last year. Schmid enters 2023-24 as the clear backup, but he should playcloser to 30 games this season, which gives him enough appeal to be a third or fourth goalie in most fantasy formats. If Vanecek struggles or goes down with an injury, Schmid will have a clear path to starter-level usage, at least temporarily. Don't forget about the youngster on draft day. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 6'4"

DOB 5/12/2000

Born Bern, Switzerland

Drafted 5th Rd, #136 Overall in 2018

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Lands two-year deal

GVegas Golden Knights

July 3, 2024

Schmid signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

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Schmid was traded from the Devils to the Golden Knights at the draft, but he did not receive a qualifying offer. This allowed the 24-year-old goalie to test free agency, but Vegas was able to get a deal done with him anyway. The Golden Knights also signed Ilya Samsonov on Monday to a one-year, $1.8 million deal, so it's likely Schmid will spend the bulk of 2024-25 at AHL Henderson.

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Set for free agency

GFree Agent

June 30, 2024

Schmid will become an unrestricted free agent after not receiving a qualifying offer from Vegas, but he could still sign a new deal with the team, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

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Moving to Sin City

GVegas Golden Knights

June 29, 2024

Schmid and Alexander Holtz were acquired by the Golden Knights from the Devils on Saturday in exchange for Paul Cotter and a 2025 third-round draft pick.

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Heads to AHL

GNew Jersey Devils

April 10, 2024

Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

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Recalled from AHL

GNew Jersey Devils

April 9, 2024

Schmid was recalled from the minors Tuesday.

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Heads to AHL

GNew Jersey Devils

March 9, 2024

Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

Joining Switzerland

GNew Jersey Devils

April 22, 2024

Schmid will participate in the 2024 IIHF World Championship in May with Switzerland, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

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Schmid logged 19 NHL games this season in which he went 5-9-1 with a 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage. While rosters haven't been finalized for the tournament, Schmid is the only backstop with NHL experience and should be in the mix for the starting gig when Switzerland faces Norway on May 10.

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