Schmidt was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt is one of 21 Canucks players, including three on the taxi squad, that are on the COVID-19 list. Their games have been postponed through the weekend, but it wouldn't be surprising if they were put off longer. Schmidt has accrued 11 points through 37 games this year.