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Adds power-play helper Schmidt logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Schmidt snapped a seven-game slump with the helper on Evan Rodrigues' second-period tally. The 33-year-old Schmidt is getting time on the second power-play unit in the absence of Aaron Ekblad (suspension). For the season, Schmidt has 19 points (four on the power play), 66 shots on net, 78 hits, 62 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 77 appearances. He spent a large part of the campaign in a third-pairing role but has been in the top four lately while the Panthers deal with some absences.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Sunday Schmidt recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Schmidt ended a six-game point drought with his helper on Anton Lundell's game-tying goal in the third period. The 33-year-old Schmidt has seen steady playing time lately, drawing over 18 minutes of ice time in four straight contests. He's helping to fill the void in the absences of Aaron Ekblad (suspension) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body), so Schmidt should continue to see a little more usage for most of the rest of the regular season. He's at 18 points, 57 shots on net, 67 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 69 appearances.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Max Domi Flattens Carter Verhaeghe And Then Fights Nate Schmidt

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two helpers in Saturday's win Schmidt picked up two assists in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

Impact It's the first multi-point performance of the season for the 33-year-old blueliner. Schmidt is no longer even the modest offensive threat he was during his Vegas days, and through 62 appearances this season for Florida he's managed to produce five goals and 17 points.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win

Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine in Thursday's win Schmidt scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Schmidt scored for the first time since Jan. 25 versus the Sharks. The defenseman chips in a little offense in a third-pairing role, picking up four points over his last 11 contests. For the season, the 33-year-old has 14 points, 47 shots on net, 58 hits, 42 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 58 appearances. Fantasy managers could do worse for streaming options on nights with light schedules, but Schmidt doesn't produce enough in any one area to justify being a long-term addition to most rosters.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

FLA vs. EDM: Postgame Interview Schmidt - 2/27/25 | Florida Panthers Nate Schmidt speaks after Thursday's win against Edmonton.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Panthers vs Oilers Highlights | 2.27.25

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

FLA vs. EDM: Schmidt snipes for go-ahead | Florida Panthers Nate Schmidt makes it 3-2 against Edmonton in the third period.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Schmidt and Verhaeghe score in the 3rd, Panthers top Oilers 4-3 in Cup final rematch

Nate Schmidt and Carter Verhaeghe had third-period goals, Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Nate Schmidt Beats Oilers' Stuart Skinner with Sweet Glove-Side Shot

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia

With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model to a lot of kids who grew up to play alongside him in t...

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends assist in loss Schmidt registered an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Schmidt had just two points over his last 10 games since he had back-to-back contests with a helper Jan. 13 and 14. The 33-year-old defenseman is facing less of a threat for playing time since Adam Boqvist was waived and claimed by the Islanders. Schmidt is comfortably on the third pairing, and he's earned 12 points (three on the power play), 44 shots on net, 57 hits, 39 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 53 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Saturday's win Schmidt scored a goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact He opened the scoring at 5:47 of the first period. Schmidt was held off the scoresheet in December, but he's logged three points and a plus-6 rating over 12 contests in January to help him maintain a spot in the lineup. He's up to four goals, seven assists, 38 shots on net, 51 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 48 appearances. Adam Boqvist and Tobias Bjornfot were healthy scratches Saturday, but it doesn't look like either will challenge Schmidt's third-pairing role.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers' 7-2 victory over the Sharks

Defenseman Aaron Ekblad had a goal and an assist in his return from an upper-body injury and the Florida Panthers routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Saturday night

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers down Devils 2-1

Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner and Spencer Knight made 26 saves as the Florida Panthers downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends slump with assist Schmidt logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Schmidt didn't get on the scoresheet in December and also struggled early in January. His helper Monday ended an 18-game slump, during which he produced 13 shots on net, 14 hits, nine blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating. The 33-year-old has seen an uptick in ice time to compensate for the absence of Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed). Schmidt has nine points, 28 shots on net, 44 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 42 appearances this season, and his fantasy intrigue is highest when he's involved on the power play.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Toews scores twice, Avalanche rally to beat Panthers 3-1

Devon Toews scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 11:06 remaining, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-1

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in December Schmidt has not recorded a point over 11 games in December.

Impact Schmidt has averaged 15:54 of ice time per game this month, raising his season average to 15:12. He's also still a part of the second power-play unit, but it hasn't helped his offense. The 33-year-old defenseman has eight points, 22 shots on net, 39 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 34 appearances. Barring an uptick in scoring, Schmidt is not a particularly strong fantasy option.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in big win Schmidt recorded a power-play assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Not to rain on any parades, but Schmidt's helper came on the Panthers' last goal as they were running up the score in the third period. The 33-year-old often plays on the second power-play unit, but it hasn't led to a particularly high level of offense or consistency. He's up to eight points (three on the power play), 18 shots on net, 27 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 23 appearances. Schmidt played in all but one of the Panthers' 14 games in November and looks to have the edge over Uvis Balinskis and Adam Boqvist in terms of staying in the lineup at this stage of the campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • 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...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy

Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win

Schmidt and Verhaeghe score in the 3rd, Panthers top Oilers 4-3 in Cup final rematch

Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia

Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers' 7-2 victory over the Sharks

Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers down Devils 2-1

Devon Toews scores twice, Avalanche rally to beat Panthers 3-1

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