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Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 21
Florida Panthers put trust in Schmid and Black to fill in for goalie Markstrom
Competent depth is essential to survive and thrive through an NHL season. The Florida Panthers will learn how their reserves at the most vital position measure up with goalie Jacob Markstrom out for the next couple of weeks.
Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / September 25
Will a Jacob Markstrom-Akira Schmid tandem be good enough to lead Panthers’ resurgence?
Goaltending is the most difficult variable to predict, and it’s also the element that can often decide playoff series. We’re intimately aware of this dynamic, and Sergei Bobrovsky’s three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs also comes with the inherent promise of steady goalkeeping during the playoffs.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 10
2026-27 Vegas Golden Knights Season Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights enter the 2026–27 season saying goodbye to their leading goal scorer last year, Pavel Dorofeyev. They are hoping Victor Olofsson will replace some of that scoring, but he obviously won’t totally replace him.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 6
Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster
The Panthers did not need to become a completely different team. They needed their stars back, more reliable goaltending and enough depth to survive another bruising season.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / July 27
The Florida Panthers Avoid Arbitration With Schmid
Florida’s final outstanding contract negotiation finally came to a close on Friday as they were able to reach a deal with incoming goalie Akira Schmid.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24
Panthers Sign Akira Schmid To Two-Year Deal
The last arbitration case of the offseason has been settled. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers have signed netminder Akira Schmid to a two-year, $4MM ($2MM AAV) contract.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 30
Panthers acquire G Akira Schmid from Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. "Akira is a talented and athletic goaltender who has shown poise in high-pressure moments," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement on Monday.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Golden Knights Trade Akira Schmid to Panthers: Bigger Move Coming?
The Vegas Golden Knights have once again made an intriguing offseason move, sending goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Five NHL goaltending prospects who dominated the AHL in 2025-26
The grind of the American Hockey League season can be taxing on anyone, including goalies. We don’t typically see netminders playing 55-60 games like the top NHLers do.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13
Bad News for Carter Hart? Golden Knights Not Willing to Wait
When the Vegas Golden Knights signed Carter Hart to a two-year, $4 million deal, the move was framed as a low-risk gamble with potential upside. Fresh off his acquittal in the Hockey Canada trial and nearly two years removed from the NHL, Hart was looking for a fresh start.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 12
Who is Leonardo Genoni, the Swiss goaltending legend?
The Winter Olympic Games are where dreams are made. And for 38-year-old Leonardo Genoni, it’s an opportunity for him to prove why he’s a legend of the game.
NHL News / Flamesnation / February 12
Olympic Men’s Hockey Day 2 Preview: Canada and the United States kick off their gold medal chase
The men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics is officially underway in Milan, with NHL players back at the marquee international competition.
Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / February 9
Akira Schmid Isn’t Just Playing Hockey At The Olympics, He’s Also Serving In Swiss Military 
(Photo Credit: @nhlschweiz on X/Twitter) For most NHL players heading to the Olympics, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their home country on the international stage.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6
Golden Knights goalie Akira Schmid’s immediate reaction to shutting out former team
The Vegas Golden Knights walked into Newark needing clarity in net, and Akira Schmid delivered it. The matchup carried emotion from the opening puck drop, with the Golden Knights’ shut out effort unfolding against the New Jersey Devils team that traded him away.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / December 5
Akira Schmid stops 24 shots as Golden Knights shut out Devils
Akira Schmid made 24 saves en route to his second shutout of the season as the Vegas Golden Knights earned a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night in Newark, N.J.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / November 5
Akira Schmid, Golden Knights blank Red Wings 1-0
Akira Schmid made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / November 2, 2024
Golden Knights Call Up Goaltender Akira Schmid
On Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights recalled goaltender Akira Schmid from AHL Henderson. Originallt drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2018, Vegas acquired 24 year-old Swiss netminder on draft night this past summer.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / July 3, 2024
Golden Knights sign Akira Schmid to two-year, $1.75 million contract
The Vegas Golden Knights have solidified some goaltending depth signing freshly acquired goaltender Akira Schmid to a two-year contract. The deal pays the 24-year-old netminder $875,000 per season and is a one-way contract, this according to CapFriendly.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9, 2024
Devils recall former playoff hero Akira Schmid from minor leagues
The New Jersey Devils have recalled netminder Akira Schmid from the Utica Comets of the AHL.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024
Devils recall backup goalie while awaiting arrival of trade acquisitions
He has been recalled and will serve as the backup Saturday versus Carolina.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 29, 2024
Reassignment for Devils Goaltender Akira Schmid Not Going as Planned
The New Jersey Devils’ reassignment for goaltender Akira Schmid is not going as planned. A lot of things haven’t gone right for the Devils this season.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 29, 2023
Devils Akira Schmid Roughed Up in Return to AHL
Nico Daws was solid in his season debut with the New Jersey Devils. In fact, New Jersey had their way with Ottawa en route to their 6-2 victory on Friday night.
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / December 28, 2023
Devils assign G Akira Schmid to AHL’s Comets
The New Jersey Devils have assigned goaltender Akira Schmid to the AHL’s Utica Comets, the team announced on Thursday. The 23-year-old has a 5-7-1 record in 15 appearances with the Devils this season, posting a 3.26 goals-against-average (GAA) and an .893 save percentage (SV%).
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2023
NHL best bets: Betting on Hurricanes shots for Game 1 of Florida-Carolina
The Eastern Conference Finals get going Thursday night in Carolina between the Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Let's turn to the prop market with the game finally upon us.
New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2023
The New Jersey Devils can come back from anything
Never count out the New Jersey Devils. If the Devils can clean up certain areas of their game, the sky's the limit for this team.
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