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• Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Links up with Florida

  07/02/2024 • By RotoWire

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

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• Nate Schmidt: Goes on unconditional waivers

  06/30/2024 • By RotoWire

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

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• Jets' Nate Schmidt: Gathers assist

  04/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmidt notched an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings. Schmidt snapped a four-game drought with the helper. The 32-year-old defenseman has not been an everyday player lately, due to 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.

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• Jets' Nate Schmidt: Set to return Friday

  03/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmidt (illness) is expected to play Friday against Seattle. 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 versus the Kraken.

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• Jets' Nate Schmidt: Out with illness

  03/05/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmidt (illness) won't play Tuesday versus Seattle, per John Lu of TSN. 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 contests this season. He will be replaced in Tuesday's lineup by Logan Stanley.

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