The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
“Akira is a talented and athletic goaltender who has shown poise in high-pressure moments,” Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement on Monday. “We are excited to welcome him to our organization.”
Sergei Bobrovsky and fellow Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov each can become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
Schmid, who can become a restricted free agent, posted a 16-10-6 record with two shutouts, a 2.59 goals-against average and .893 save percentage in 34 games (33 starts) this past season.
Schmid, 26, owns a 32-28-10 record with three shutouts, a 2.66 GAA and .898 save percentage in 82 career games (65 starts) with the New Jersey Devils and Golden Knights. The Swiss goaltender was selected by the Devils in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft.
