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Scores goal Saturday Sxhmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-0 win over Winnipeg.

Impact Schmidt found the back of the net just 2:07 into the second period to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead. The blueliner hasn't been very productive this season, however, and he earns most of his already-limited fantasy upside via physical stats. He has only three goals and three assists in 17 outings in 2024-25.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"We needed a foundation game to get back to the basics." | Schmidt, Bob, Barky, Coach | 11.16.24

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jet...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits goal Saturday Schmidt scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Schmidt has three points and a plus-1 rating over his last five contests. The 33-year-old defenseman has seen time on the third pairing and second power-play unit in that span after opening the campaign in a more limited role when the Panthers were forced to dress seven blueliners. He's up to five points, nine shots on net, 21 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 14 appearances. If Schmidt can chip in offense somewhat consistently, he could be helpful in deep fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-...

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supplies helper in win Schmidt posted a power-play assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Schmidt has earned two helpers over his last four games, both coming on the power play. He's playing on the second unit now after mostly missing out with the man advantage early in the campaign. The 33-year-old has four points, seven shots on net, 20 hits, eight blocked shots, seven PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 13 appearances. Schmidt and Adam Boqvist appear to be competing for one spot in the lineup now that the Panthers have gotten healthy, and it's a battle Schmidt is winning.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Schmidt (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Schmidt was given the morning off for maintenance and he will be on the third pairing, alongside Adam Boqvist. Schmidt has a goal and two points with 15 hits in eight appearances in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Schmidt (undisclosed) is not at morning practice Saturday, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.

Impact Schmidt was the lone Panther not on the ice at practice, ahead of Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders. His spot on the third unit was taken by Uvis Balinskis, who will partner with Adam Boqvist if Schmidt is unable to play. Schmidt has a goal, one assist and 15 hits in eight games this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Practice: Nate Schmidt - 10/21/24 | Florida Panthers Hear what Nate Schmidt had to say following Monday's practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

OCTOBER 21 • NHL.COM

Deposits goal in loss Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact The Panthers were missing Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness), so Schmidt stayed in the lineup for a second game as a seventh defenseman. The 33-year-old has two shots on net and a hit over his two appearances. The Panthers may be forced to stick with seven blueliners while they navigate a tight cap situation, but once the team's health improves, Schmidt is not guaranteed to be in the lineup every game.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson scored 41 seconds apart in the first period, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panther...

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Territory Talk: Nate Schmidt | Florida Panthers New Cats defenseman talks free agency, N64 and more!

JULY 10 • NHL.COM

Links up with Florida Schmidt signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Per CapFriendly, his salary will be $800,000. Schmidt was bought out by the Jets ahead of free agency and will now link up with the defending champions. The 32-year-old defenseman has been little more than a third-pairing option in recent years, but he'll replenish the Panthers' blue line while reuniting with head coach Paul Maurice. Schmidt had 14 points, 76 blocked shots, 66 hits and a plus-10 rating over 63 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on unconditional waivers Winnipeg put Schmidt on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his contract, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmidt had one more season left on his six-year, $35.7 million contract. The 32-year-old blueliner will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday. Schmidt notched two goals, 14 points, 75 shots on net, 76 blocked shots and 66 hits in 63 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bends twine in Game 4 Schmidt scored a goal on one shot in a 5-1 defeat to the Avalanche in Game 4.

Impact Schmidt scored for just the third time this year, a significant drop off from the previous campaign in which he generated seven goals during the regular season. At this point, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting the 32-year-old Minnesota native to produce offensively with any regularity, making him a fringe fantasy option in postseason contests.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Schmidt Puts Jets On The Board With Top Corner Snipe

APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt | Winnipeg Jets Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control! It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for th...

APRIL 4 • NHL.COM

Gathers assist Schmidt notched an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

Impact Schmidt snapped a four-game drought with the helper. The 32-year-old defenseman has not been an everyday player lately, with Colin Miller and Logan Stanley offering alternative options on the third pairing for head coach Rick Bowness. Schmidt is at 13 points, 73 shots on net, 76 blocked shots, 65 hits and a plus-9 rating through 62 appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Schmidt (illness) is expected to play Friday against Seattle.

Impact Schmidt missed the Jets' 4-3 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday due to the illness. He has a goal, 10 points, 52 hits and 65 blocks in 52 outings in 2023-24. Schmidt is projected to play on the third pairing alongside Dylan Samberg on Friday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Schmidt (illness) won't play Tuesday versus Seattle, per John Lu of TSN.

Impact Schmidt will miss the game due to a flu bug he has been battling. He should have enough time to recover ahead of Friday's rematch against the Kraken. Schmidt has supplied 10 points, 61 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 52 hits in 52 games this season. He will be replaced in Tuesday's lineup by Logan Stanley.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up with Nate Schmidt | Winnipeg Jets See the game from Schmidty's perspective on the ice!

FEBRUARY 23 • NHL.COM

Adds helper in win Schmidt recorded an assist and four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Schmidt endured a six-game drought from Jan. 20 to Feb. 8, but he's now earned an assist in two of the last three contests. The 32-year-old defenseman remains in a steady third-pairing role this season. He's up to nine points, 50 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 38 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 46 outings.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Sunday Schmidt notched an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Schmidt has points in consecutive games for the first time this season, and four of his five points overall have come in the last eight contests. The 32-year-old has been confined to a third-pairing role for much of the campaign, though he also sees some power-play usage. He's added 32 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-6 rating over 33 appearances.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Schmidt scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Schmidt has been an occasional scratch this season, but he's played in 12 straight contests, albeit in a third-pairing role. The blueliner has three points in that span, accounting for all but one of his points for the season. The 32-year-old has added 31 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 24 hits and a plus-3 rating. With his limited production, Schmidt is best left on the waiver wire in fantasy.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead