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Nate Schmidt is coming off the best year of his life. At the beginning of the season, he was labeled as “damaged goods” coming off a buyout from the Winnipeg Jets, but the Florida Panthers offered him a one-year deal at nearly league minimum.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 13

NHL notebook: Decentralized draft continues next season, Mammoth’s Schmidt compares team to Panthers

Welcome to another NHL Notebook, where we take a look at current events across the league. The summer is finally here, but The Leafs Nation will have content for you throughout the summer.

Nate Schmidt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12

Mammoth’s Nate Schmidt drops truth bomb that will fire up Utah fans

As the Utah Mammoth prepare for their second year as an NHL franchise, it certainly appears that the team is building something special. Under the direction of head coach Andre Tourigny and GM Bill Armstrong, the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes have a much brighter future in Salt Lake City.

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Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / July 11

New Mammoth Defenseman Sees Big Things for Team

The Utah Mammoth have become defined by their aggressive mentality to build a winning team. It began last summer with the acquisition of Mikhail Sergachev and several other defenders to fill out the blue line.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 4

Grading Nate Schmidt, Brandon Tanev contracts with Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth had a successful first season in Salt Lake City. They had high attendance numbers, nearly made the playoffs, and saw many of their young players take a step forward.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Mammoth Sign Schmidt to 3-Year Contract with $3.5 Million AAV

The Utah Mammoth have signed veteran defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract with a $3.5 million average annual value. Schmidt, 33, is fresh off winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, who he joined on a one-year, $800,000 contract after being bought out of a big contract by the Winnipeg Jets last summer.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Mammoth sign defenseman Nate Schmidt to three-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with UFA defenseman Nate Schmidt, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Schmidt, 33, collected

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Veteran Defenceman Gets New Contract

A veteran defenceman has signed a new deal. News emerged that Nate Schmidt has signed a new contract with the Utah Mammoth. This deal is for three years and $10.5 million.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Utah Mammoth

After having a bounce-back season with the Florida Panthers, defenseman Nate Schmidt has cashed in and signed a three-year deal with the Utah Mammoth. The deal is worth $3.5 million per season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Mammoth sign Nate Schmidt, Brandon Tanev to three-year deals

The Mammoth have signed winger Brandon Tanev to a three-year, $7.5MM contract worth $2.5MM per season, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The team also announced they’ve signed defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract worth $3.5MM per season.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Nate Schmidt and Panthers’ top-end trio see stock soar in Top 50 Free Agent rankings

Minutes after letting out an emotional, Panther-like roar as he hoisted the Stanley Cup above his head for the second time in 359 days, Florida GM Bill Zito got to the meat of the offseason: “I think we can bring them all back,” Zito said, referring to his pending free agents.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 18

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Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / June 15

Panthers Build Brotherhood Through Fatherhood

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt just didn't get it. He did not understand why his teammates would interrupt their pregame warmups to visit with their children before the first drop of the puck.

NHL News / FirstSportz / June 10

Watch: Huge Scrum Breaks Out During Oilers-Panthers Game 3

All hell broke loose during the third period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. A massive scrum broke out, resulting in several fights and penalty minutes.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nate Schmidt, Panthers look to keep Lightning in check

The Florida Panthers are on fire -- and the same thing can be said for defenseman Nate Schmidt. Florida, the reigning Stanley Cup champion, is off to a dream start to the playoffs, winning both of its road games against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Panthers’ Nate Schmidt joins exclusive Nicklas Lidstrom-led club in Game 2 win

Nate Schmidt signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Florida Panthers in free agency last summer — and he’s been worth every penny and then some so far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 25

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2 | 04/24/2025

Tempers flared and boiled over in Game 2 at Amalie Arena. The Panthers took a strong 2-0 series lead on the back of stellar defense that suffocated the Lightning’s offense.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nate Schmidt, Sergei Bobrovsky stake Panthers to 2-0 series lead over Lightning

Nate Schmidt's early goal held up as the winner and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky posted the shutout as the visiting Florida Panthers claimed a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Panthers' Nate Schmidt ties record for most goals by defenseman after two playoff games

Florida Panthers’ defenseman Nate Schmidt became the sixth defenseman in NHL history to score three goals through the first two games of the playoffs, after the blueliner scored in Game 2 of the Panthers’ first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23