Panthers avoid arbitration with goalie Akira Schmid
July 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM ET|Comments (0)
from Sportsnet,
Goaltender Akira Schmid and the Panthers agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Schmid was acquired earlier in the off-season from the Vegas Golden Knights for a third-round pick in 2028.
The 26-year-old posted a 16-10-6 record last season in 34 appearances, including 29 starts.
He will serve as the primary backup to Jacob Markstrom this season after the Panthers completely reshaped their goaltending tandem.
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