NATE SCHMIDT NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Schmidt helps soaring Jets rally for 3-1 win over Ducks

Nate Schmidt and Cole Perfetti scored in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 to extend their point streak to 11 games

JANUARY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

On track to face Flames Schmidt (lower body) is slated to play Wednesday against Calgary.

Impact Schmidt had seven goals, 19 points, 45 hits and 85 blocks in 71 contests with the Jets in 2022-23. He's projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Brenden Dillon.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Schmidt is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Impact Schmidt is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. The defenseman had seven goals and 19 points in 71 contests last season and should be considered a fringe fantasy asset in deep pools.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers another helper Schmidt produced a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Schmidt has a helper in each of his last four games, including both of the Jets' playoff contests. He helped out on an Adam Lowry tally in Thursday's loss. Getting Schmidt back to a productive level in the postseason would give the Jets more balance on their blue line. He's added a hit, three shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating while playing on the third pairing.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Schmidt looking forward to playoff hockey in Vegas as the opponent Schmidt, one of the more beloved original Golden Knights dating back to the inaugural season, will get his chance against his former team wh...

APRIL 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Registers assist in win Schmidt posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Impact Schmidt helped out on Blake Wheeler's third-period tally. It's been a down year for Schmidt on offense -- he finished with 19 points in 71 regular-season games. He may have some motivation for perform better against one of his former teams, but he's still stuck in a third-pairing role.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing for Game 1 Schmidt (rest) practiced Sunday and is slated to play in Game 1 versus Vegas on Tuesday, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Schmidt sat out Thursday's regular-season finale against the Avalanche for some rest. He posted 19 points, 101 shots on goal and 85 blocked shots across 71 contests in 2022-23.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out versus Avs Schmidt will be rested for Thursday's season finale against Colorado, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Schmidt will join fellow blueliner Josh Morrissey in watching from the press box as a handful of Jets players are being given the night off ahead of the postseason. The 31-year-old blueliner will come up one point shy of reaching the 20-point threshold in back-to-back seasons but should offer decent mid-range fantasy value in the playoffs.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Schmidt tallied a goal, two hits, and a blocked shot in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Schmidt got Winnipeg on the board halfway through the first period, firing a shot through traffic that snuck past Andrei Vasilevskiy. The goal extends Schmidt's point streak to four games, a season high, with two goals and two assists in that span. Overall. the 31-year-old blueliner has had a down year offensively with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) through 57 games after posting 32 points last season. However, as evident by his recent hot streak, Schmidt can offer some upside while logging time on Winnipeg's power play.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neiderreiter, Barron score in 2nd, Jets beat Lightning 3-2

Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron scored second-period goals, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves and the Winnipeg Jets held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

MARCH 13, 2023 • Associated Press

'Message received': Jets' Nate Schmidt handles scratching like a pro Nate Schmidt didn’t consult the player’s manual after he heard the news that he was getting healthy scratched last weekend.

MARCH 9, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Hertl, Couture rally Sharks to 3-2 win over Jets in OT

Tomas Hertl scored the tying goal with 10.2 seconds left in regulation and Logan Couture got the winner 1:21 into overtime as the San Jose Sharks rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets...

MARCH 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Snaps 12-game goal-scoring drought Schmidt contributed a goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose.

Impact Schmidt scored in the third period to put the Jets up 2-1, but Winnipeg couldn't hold onto that lead. He has six goals and 13 points in 54 contests in 2022-23. Schmidt was unable to find the back of the net -- and registered just one assist -- over his previous 12 outings.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres hold off Jets 3-2 for 5th straight victory

Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory

JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Murat Ates: Nate Schmidt with two points in two and one... - The Athletic Nate Schmidt with two points in two and one third games since taking subscriber questions here at The Athletic. Who should we ask for next?

JANUARY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Defenseman Seider has 4 assists, Red Wings beat Jets 7-5

Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings’ single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 to snap a three-game skid

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Subscriber Q&A: Schmidt on happiness, life in Winnipeg and fan interactions Schmidt's reputation as a great interview made him the perfect candidate to take questions directly from you.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM