NATE SCHMIDT NEWS

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

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

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

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

JULY 10, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • NHL.COM