What happened: Florida acquired Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this offseason for a 2028 third-round pick. The 26-year-old is slated to back up Jacob Markstrom in a rebuilt tandem.
Why it matters: The agreement avoids Schmid's Aug. 1 hearing. Its $2 million annual cap hit could leave Florida carrying a 22-man roster for 2026-27.
By the numbers: Schmid went 16-10-6 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .893 save percentage across 34 appearances last season. He made 29 starts.
What to watch: Florida's opening roster will show how it absorbs the cap charge and divides starts between Markstrom and Schmid.