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.
Gets job done in overtime
GVegas Golden Knights
April 5, 2025
Schmid stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.
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The two goals Schmid allowed came 51 seconds apart but included the second intermission. He didn't falter after Matthew Coronato's equalizer and earned the win when Reilly Smith scored on a bank shot in overtime. Schmid made his first start and third appearance at the NHL level this season, and he'll be sticking around until Ilya Samsonov (upper body) is healthy enough to play. Adin Hill will likely get the start Sunday in Vancouver to close out this weekend's back-to-back set.
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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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Receiving start in Calgary
GVegas Golden Knights
April 5, 2025
Schmid will start on the road versus the Flames on Saturday, Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
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Makes relief appearance
GVegas Golden Knights
April 3, 2025
Schmid stopped two shots in the third period of Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Jets after he relieved Adin Hill.
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Recalled by Vegas
GVegas Golden Knights
March 31, 2025
Schmid was recalled from AHL Henderson on Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
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Returned to minors
GVegas Golden Knights
February 8, 2025
Schmid was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, according to SinBin Vegas.
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Brought up Thursday
GVegas Golden Knights
February 6, 2025
Schmid was called up from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per SinBin.Vegas.
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Joining Switzerland
GNew Jersey Devils
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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