Akira Schmid gets two years, $4 million from Florida Panthers

The NHL's final pending arbitration case is closed

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

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.

Sources

sportsnet.ca 2026-07-25T05:55:34.535571+00:00

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