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Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Called up from minors
The Vegas Golden Knights recalled Akira 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
Akira 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
Akira 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 Vegas 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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Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Exits ice first
Akira Schmid was the first goalie off Tuesday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports, indicating he'll guard the cage on the road against Colorado.Schmid went 5-9-1 with a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 regular-season contests for the Devils last season. This could be the last preseason outing for Schmid, as the duo of Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov figure to take the next two games before the start of the season versus Colorado on Oct. 9. Look for Schmid to be moved to the minors ahead of Opening Night.
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Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Starter for Sunday
Akira Schmid is expected to start in Sunday's road preseason game against San Jose, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.Schmid had a 5-9-1 record, 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage in 19 contests with New Jersey in 2023-24. He's battling Ilya Samsonov for Vegas' backup job, but Schmid is likely to start the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL.
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Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Lands two-year deal
Akira Schmid signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.Schmid was traded from the Devils to the Golden Knights at the draft, but he did not receive a qualifying offer. This allowed the 24-year-old goalie to test free agency, but Vegas was able to get a deal done with him anyway. The Golden Knights also signed Ilya Samsonov on Monday to a one-year, $1.8 million deal, so it's likely Schmid will spend the bulk of 2024-25 at AHL Henderson.
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Akira Schmid: Set for free agency
Akira Schmid will become an unrestricted free agent after not receiving a qualifying offer from Vegas, but he could still sign a new deal with the team, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.Schmid was acquired from the Devils on Saturday in a trade that sent Logan Thompson to New Jersey. Schmid went 5-9-1 last year with a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 regular-season appearances. Should he sign a new deal with Vegas, he'll likely be the primary backup behind Adin Hill.
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Golden Knights' Akira Schmid: Moving to Sin City
Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz were acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights from the Devils on Saturday in exchange for Paul Cotter and a 2025 third-round draft pick.Schmid had a 5-9-1 record, 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage in 19 appearances with the Devils during the 2023-24 campaign. He also posted a 3.06 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 23 regular-season outings with AHL Utica. The 24-year-old netminder is expected to begin the 2024-25 campaign as the third goaltender on the franchise's depth chart, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal Adin Hill will serve as the starter, while Vegas will attempt to sign a backup netminder when the free agent market opens Monday. Schmid is likely to start the campaign in the minors, though he would be the first option for a promotion if one of the Golden Knights' goaltenders suffers an injury.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Heads to AHL
Akira Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.Schmid has a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 contests with New Jersey this season, but his last start at the NHL level was March 5. His return to the minors might indicate that Kaapo Kahkonen (lower body) will be available for Thursday's road game against Toronto.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Recalled from AHL
Akira Schmid was recalled from the minors Tuesday.Schmid's last NHL start came March 5, when he recorded 26 saves on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Panthers. The 23-year-old has struggled this year compared to last year, posting an .895 save percentage and a 5-9-1 record in 19 top-level appearances in 2023-24. He may see a start in the last four games of the season for the New Jersey Devils.