9th year undrafted defenseman Nate Schmidt(88) gets dished to his 2nd new club in a couple seasons, as he goes from one term of service with Vancouver Canucks to Winnipeg Jets for 2021/2022 with four years left on his current deal.
He was coming off three very successful campaigns for Vegas Golden Knights and 4 excellent start-up runs with first major contract team, Washington Capitals.
Heading into his first session with his new squad, he takes 450 NHL games, 34 goals, 121 assists and a jaw-dropping +81 rating for the 6′ 194 lbs. blue liner.
The 30-year, former 3-year University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers will likely find a new home in Manitoba, considering he was born in St. Cloud, MN.
For 3 years, he performs well, but almost oddball has the final years of his contract bought out, as his offensive production has diminished.
His metrics are still sound though, a +21 player over his time, fills a gap that opened for Florida Panthers 2024/2025, as he agrees to a 1-year deal.