Golden Knights trade Akira Schmid to Panthers for draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers, acquiring a third-round selection in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the deal on June 29, parting ways with Schmid, who is set to become a restricted free agent. This transaction reflects a strategy to prioritize future assets while retaining confidence in their current goaltending depth. Panthers General Manager Bill Zito welcomed Schmid, praising his performance under pressure as he looks to strengthen Florida's roster.
- •Akira Schmid traded from Golden Knights to Panthers on June 29.
- •Vegas receives a third-round draft pick in 2028.
- •Schmid has a career.898 save percentage in the NHL.
- •Florida seeks to enhance goaltending depth with Schmid's arrival.
- •The move is part of offseason roster adjustments by both teams.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers trade for Knights’ goalie Akira Schmid
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Vegas Golden Knights trade goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers
"The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night. The Knights will receive Florida’s third-round pick in 2028 in exchange for Schmid. It was the second offseason trade on Monday, after Florida acquired the rights to Radko Gudas in exchange for the rights to A.J. Greer. “Akira is a talented and athletic ...
"The Golden Knights get a draft pick and the Panthers get a new option to help replace Bobrovsky?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:56 AMFlorida Panthers trade for Knights’ goalie Akira Schmid
The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night. The Knights will receive Florida’s third-round pick in 2028 in exchange for Schmid. It was the second offseason trade on Monday, after Florida acquired the rights to Radko Gudas in exchange for the rights to A.J. Greer. “Akira is a talented and athletic ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:18 AMVegas Golden Knights trade goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers
The Golden Knights get a draft pick and the Panthers get a new option to help replace Bobrovsky?
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