Akira Schmid

Akira Schmid

23-Year-Old GoalieG
New Jersey Devils
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Vitek Vanecek had a good season as the Devils' starter in 2022-23, but Akira Schmid was also excellent when he got a chance to play. Schmid's strong performance forced the team to go with three netminders at times, and at 23 years old, Schmid's still got plenty of room to grow after posting a 2.13 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 18 regular-season contests last year. Schmid enters 2023-24 as the clear backup, but he should playcloser to 30 games this season, which gives him enough appeal to be a third or fourth goalie in most fantasy formats. If Vanecek struggles or goes down with an injury, Schmid will have a clear path to starter-level usage, at least temporarily. Don't forget about the youngster on draft day. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils in May of 2021.
Takes season-ending loss
GNew Jersey Devils
May 11, 2023
Schmid stopped 36 of 39 Carolina shots Thursday. It was not enough, however. The Devils took a season-ending 3-2 loss in overtime.
ANALYSIS
Schmid was Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde in his nine postseason appearances. He could follow a 31-save shutout by allowing three goals on 11 shots. He may be the goaltender of the future in New Jersey, but the postseason left managers with more questions than answers about Schmid.
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Expected to start Thursday
GNew Jersey Devils
May 11, 2023
Schmid is set to guard the road crease against Carolina in Game 5 on Thursday.
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Makes 11 saves in relief
GNew Jersey Devils
May 9, 2023
Schmid kicked out 11 of 12 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 4 on Tuesday.
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Gets pulled in loss to Carolina
GNew Jersey Devils
May 5, 2023
Schmid allowed four goals on 25 shots before being pulled in New Jersey's 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Friday.
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Guarding cage Friday
GNew Jersey Devils
May 5, 2023
Schmid will get the starting nod in Carolina for Game 2 on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Gets hook in Game 1
GNew Jersey Devils
May 3, 2023
Schmid was pulled from Game 1 against the Hurricanes on Wednesday after allowing three goals on 11 shots. He took the loss in the 5-1 defeat.
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