Schmidt has been selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL Expansion Draft , Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Add the Caps to the list of teams that tried to make a deal to save the player that they ended up losing. A mobile, puck-moving defenseman is in high regard around the NHL these days and that's exactly what Schmidt brings to the table. He figures to be worth a fantasy selection in deeper pools this coming season. Schmidt should get all the ice time he can handle for the expansion Golden Knights