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Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Supplies helper in win
Nate Schmidt posted a power-play assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.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 Florida Panthers have gotten healthy, and it's a battle Schmidt is winning.
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Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Will play Saturday
Nate Schmidt (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site.Despite skipping the morning skate for maintenance, Schmidt is expected to play alongside Adam Boqvist in Saturday's game. The 33-year-old Schmidt has a goal, two points and 15 hits over eight appearances in 2024-25.
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Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Not practicing Saturday
Nate Schmidt (undisclosed) is not at morning practice Saturday, Florida Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.Schmidt was the lone Panther not on the ice at practice ahead of Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders. Uvis Balinskis skated on the third pairing in Schmidt's absence. Schmidt has a goal, one assist and 15 hits in eight games this season.
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Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Deposits goal in loss
Nate Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.The Florida 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.
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Panthers' Nate Schmidt: Links up with Florida
Nate Schmidt signed a one-year contract with the Florida 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
Winnipeg put Nate 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: Bends twine in Game 4
Nate Schmidt scored a goal in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche in Game 4.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 managers probably shouldn't be expecting the 32-year-old to produce much offense, given he had 14 points in 63 regular-season appearances, his lowest production since he became a full-time NHLer in 2015-16.
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Jets' Nate Schmidt: Gathers assist
Nate 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
Nate Schmidt (illness) is expected to play Friday against Seattle.Schmidt missed the Winnipeg 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
Nate 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.