Golden Knights trade Akira Schmid to Panthers for draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights traded goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers on June 30, 2026, in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2028. This move follows Carl Lindbom's contract extension and indicates a significant shift in the team's goaltending strategy. Schmid had appeared in 39 games for Vegas but fell to a third-string role after the return of Carter Hart. Florida's need for a backup goalie made Schmid an attractive target given the uncertain futures of Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov. As the Golden Knights adjust their roster, questions loom about the status of Adin Hill amid ongoing trade discussions.
- •Akira Schmid traded to Florida Panthers for a 2028 third-round pick.
- •Carl Lindbom signed a three-year contract extension before the trade.
- •Schmid recorded a.898 save percentage in 39 games with Vegas.
- •Carter Hart expected to be the starting goalie for the Golden Knights.
- •Adin Hill's future with the team remains uncertain amid trade rumors.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights continue to make moves to determine goaltending rotation
"A day after Carl Lindbom signed his three-year contract extension, another goalie’s future has changed almost immediately.
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