Akira Schmid

Akira Schmid

24-Year-Old GoalieG
Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 6-foot-five Schmid arrived via trade in the offseason on the heels of a 5-9-1, 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage season in New Jersey. His numbers will trend up in Vegas' tight defensive structure, even if he doesn't improve his weaknesses. Schmid could quickly improve his rebound control, glove hand and readiness in the net under goaltending director and former big-man NHLer, Sean Burke. Schmid is down the Vegas depth chart with the arrival of Ilya Samsonov and will likely start in the AHL, but NHL games are likely and maybe more if Sammy struggles at all. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Golden Knights in July of 2024.
Sent back down
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
November 14, 2024
Schmid was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
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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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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Vitek Vanecek had a good season as the Devils' starter in 2022-23, but Akira Schmid was also excellent when he got a chance to play. Schmid's strong performance forced the team to go with three netminders at times, and at 23 years old, Schmid's still got plenty of room to grow after posting a 2.13 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 18 regular-season contests last year. Schmid enters 2023-24 as the clear backup, but he should playcloser to 30 games this season, which gives him enough appeal to be a third or fourth goalie in most fantasy formats. If Vanecek struggles or goes down with an injury, Schmid will have a clear path to starter-level usage, at least temporarily. Don't forget about the youngster on draft day.
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Stops 12 shots in relief
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
November 12, 2024
Schmid stopped all 12 shots he faced in relief of Adin Hill during Monday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
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Called up from minors
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
November 2, 2024
The Golden Knights recalled Schmid from AHL Henderson on Saturday.
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Sent to minors
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
October 2, 2024
Schmid was moved to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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Grabs preseason win
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
October 1, 2024
Schmid stopped 27 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 preseason win over the Avalanche.
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Exits ice first
GVegas Golden Knights  Minors
October 1, 2024
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.
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Joining Switzerland
GNew Jersey Devils  Minors
April 22, 2024
Schmid will participate in the 2024 IIHF World Championship in May with Switzerland, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Schmid logged 19 NHL games this season in which he went 5-9-1 with a 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage. While rosters haven't been finalized for the tournament, Schmid is the only backstop with NHL experience and should be in the mix for the starting gig when Switzerland faces Norway on May 10.
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