Akira Schmid

Akira Schmid

23-Year-Old GoalieG
New Jersey Devils
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
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils in May of 2021.
Heads to AHL
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
April 10, 2024
Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Schmid has a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 contests with New Jersey this season, but his last start at the NHL level was March 5. His return to the minors might indicate that Kaapo Kahkonen (lower body) will be available for Thursday's road game against Toronto.
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Joining Switzerland
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
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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Recalled from AHL
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
April 9, 2024
Schmid was recalled from the minors Tuesday.
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Heads to AHL
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
March 9, 2024
Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.
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Recalled from minors
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
March 9, 2024
The Devils recalled Schmid from AHL Utica on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Moved to AHL
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
March 8, 2024
Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Friday, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
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Mauled by Panthers
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
March 6, 2024
Schmid stopped 26 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Florida, with the Panthers' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
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