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• Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Sent back down

  11/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmid was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Thursday, per PuckPedia. The Golden Knights are trying to manage their cap, so this move doesn't necessarily mean Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) is ready. Schmid could be called up again prior to Friday's game in Utah if Vegas needs a backup goalie.

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• Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Stops 12 shots in relief

  11/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmid stopped all 12 shots he faced in relief of Adin Hill during Monday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Golden Knights gave up an empty-netter in the third period after Hill was pulled, but Schmid was solid when called upon duty, though the game was already decided by the time he entered the ice. Schmid is expected to remain Hill's backup in the even Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) is unable to return to the ice in the near future.

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• Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Called up from minors

  11/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Golden Knights recalled Schmid from AHL Henderson on Saturday. Schmid has been mediocre at the AHL level, starting the season 1-5-0 with a 3.56 GAA and an .885 save percentage in six appearances with the Silver Knights. Schmid will serve as Adin Hill's backup in Saturday's home matchup against Utah due to the absence of Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed).

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• Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Sent to minors

  10/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmid was moved to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Schmid had a 3.06 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 23 outings with AHL Utica in 2023-24. He also posted a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 19 appearances with New Jersey. Schmid could be summoned to Vegas if Adin Hill or Ilya Samsonov get hurt at any point during the 2024-25 campaign.

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• Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Grabs preseason win

  10/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  Schmid stopped 27 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 preseason win over the Avalanche. Vegas took an inexperienced roster on the road, and Schmid was steady between the pipes in the win against a mix of Colorado's NHL and AHL guys. Over two preseason starts, Schmid has allowed one goal on 36 shots. Despite his strong play so far, the 24-year-old is likely to land on waivers prior to the start of the regular season, with the Golden Knights poised to roll with Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov at the NHL level. Schmid and winger Alexander Holtz were acquired from the Devils in June in a deal that sent Paul Cotter to New Jersey.

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