Former Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Nate Schmidt Signs Multi-Year Contract With Western Conference Team
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Former Vancouver Canucks defenseman and 2025 Stanley Cup champion Nate Schmidt is returning to the Western Conference after signing a multi-year contract.
Two weeks ago, former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nate Schmidt became a Stanley Cup champion after parts of 12 seasons in the National Hockey League and was the first person handed hockey's greatest trophy by Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.
The Florida Panthers have been quite active in recent days in an attempt to keep their Stanley Cup-winning roster together as they re-signed Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad and it forced Nate Schmidt to the free agent market to find his new NHL home.
It didn't take Nate Schmidt long to find a new club, less than three hours into the free agent market being open, and the former Vancouver Canucks defenseman is heading back to the Western Conference.
Former Vancouver Canuck Nate Schmidt signs with Western Conference team
In a post on social media on Tuesday morning, the Utah Mammoth announced that they've agreed to terms on a three-year contract with free agent defenseman Nate Schmidt.
"Schmidt to Utah!
We've signed Stanley Cup Champion Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract." the Utah Mammoth said.
We've signed Stanley Cup Champion Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract." the Utah Mammoth said.
According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, Nate Schmidt's contract with the Utah Mammoth is worth $10.5 million US total and an average annual value of $3.5 million.
"Nate Schmidt 3 x $3.5M
Utah" Friedman said.
Utah" Friedman said.
Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong shared that he is happy Nate Schmidt has signed with the club and they believe the 741-game veteran will be a great role model for younger players on the roster.
"Nate is an efficient defenseman and we are very pleased to have him join the organization. He has a great work ethic and will be an excellent role model for our younger players. He's a warrior who played a key role in Florida's Stanley Cup run and we are thrilled to have him join our team." Bill Armstrong said.
Schmidt, a native of St. Cloud, Minnesota native appeared in 80 games this season with the Florida Panthers where he registered 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) and went on to add 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 23 contests during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Source: Utah Mammoth
Utah Signs Defenseman Nate Schmidt to Three-Year Contract
Utah Signs Defenseman Nate Schmidt to Three-Year Contract
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