Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Goaltender Akira Schmid on a Two-Year Contract

The Florida Panthers have signed goaltender Akira Schmid to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season, as announced by GM Bill Zito on July 24, 2026. Schmid, 26, joins from the Vegas Golden Knights, where he posted a 16-10-6 record with two shutouts in 34 games during 2025-26. The 6-foot-5 Swiss native has appeared in 82 career NHL games across stints with the New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights, compiling a 32-28-10 record and three shutouts.