Vegas Golden Knights Trade Goaltender Akira Schmid to Florida Panthers for 2028 Draft Pick
The Vegas Golden Knights have made a trade with the Florida Panthers, sending goaltender Akira Schmid in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Schmid, 26, played 39 games for Vegas over the past two seasons, posting a .898 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average. In the 2025-26 season, he played a career-high 34 games and recorded two shutouts.
The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional hockey team in the NHL owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. Established in 2017, the Golden Knights have been one of the most successful expansion franchises in North American sports history. They won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23 and have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times. The team is celebrating its 10th season in 2026-27. For the latest news and updates on the Golden Knights, visit their official website and follow them on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
In a recent trade announcement, the Vegas Golden Knights have traded goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Schmid, who played 39 games for Vegas over the past two seasons, has been a key player for the team. The Golden Knights, owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC, have been a successful expansion franchise in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup in 2022-23 and making it to the Stanley Cup Final three times. Stay updated on the latest news and information about the Golden Knights by visiting their official website and following them on social media.