Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sun 1/26/25 2:07 AM

Schmidt scored a goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
He opened the scoring at 5:47 of the first period. Schmidt was held off the scoresheet in December, but he's logged three points and a plus-6 rating over 12 contests in January to help him maintain a spot in the lineup. He's up to four goals, seven assists, 38 shots on net, 51 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 48 appearances. Adam Boqvist and Tobias Bjornfot were healthy scratches Saturday, but it doesn't look like either will challenge Schmidt's third-pairing role.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Tue 1/14/25 1:48 PM

Schmidt logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt didn't get on the scoresheet in December and also struggled early in January. His helper Monday ended an 18-game slump, during which he produced 13 shots on net, 14 hits, nine blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating. The 33-year-old has seen an uptick in ice time to compensate for the absence of Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed). Schmidt has nine points, 28 shots on net, 44 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 42 appearances this season, and his fantasy intrigue is highest when he's involved on the power play.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Tue 12/24/24 9:28 PM

Schmidt has not recorded a point over 11 games in December.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt has averaged 15:54 of ice time per game this month, raising his season average to 15:12. He's also still a part of the second power-play unit, but it hasn't helped his offense. The 33-year-old defenseman has eight points, 22 shots on net, 39 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 34 appearances. Barring an uptick in scoring, Schmidt is not a particularly strong fantasy option.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sun 12/1/24 12:08 AM

Schmidt recorded a power-play assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Not to rain on any parades, but Schmidt's helper came on the Panthers' last goal as they were running up the score in the third period. The 33-year-old often plays on the second power-play unit, but it hasn't led to a particularly high level of offense or consistency. He's up to eight points (three on the power play), 18 shots on net, 27 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 23 appearances. Schmidt played in all but one of the Panthers' 14 games in November and looks to have the edge over Uvis Balinskis and Adam Boqvist in terms of staying in the lineup at this stage of the campaign.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sun 11/17/24 10:52 AM

Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-0 win over Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt found the back of the net just 2:07 into the second period to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead. The blueliner hasn't been very productive this season, however, and he earns most of his limited fantasy value via physical stats. He has only three goals and three assists in 17 outings in 2024-25.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sun 11/10/24 1:47 PM

Schmidt scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt has three points and a plus-1 rating over his last five contests. The 33-year-old defenseman has seen time on the third pairing and second power-play unit in that span after opening the campaign in a more limited role when the Panthers were forced to dress seven blueliners. He's up to five points, nine shots on net, 21 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 14 appearances. If Schmidt can chip in offense somewhat consistently, he could be helpful in deep fantasy formats.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Fri 11/8/24 1:42 PM

Schmidt posted a power-play assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt has earned two helpers over his last four games, both coming on the power play. He's playing on the second unit now after mostly missing out with the man advantage early in the campaign. The 33-year-old has four points, seven shots on net, 20 hits, eight blocked shots, seven PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 13 appearances. Schmidt and Adam Boqvist appear to be competing for one spot in the lineup now that the Panthers have gotten healthy, and it's a battle Schmidt is winning.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sat 10/26/24 12:35 PM

Schmidt (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Despite skipping the morning skate for maintenance, Schmidt is expected to play alongside Adam Boqvist in Saturday's game. The 33-year-old Schmidt has a goal, two points and 15 hits over eight appearances in 2024-25.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sat 10/26/24 11:52 AM

Schmidt (undisclosed) is not at morning practice Saturday, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt was the lone Panther not on the ice at practice ahead of Saturday's tilt versus the Islanders. Uvis Balinskis skated on the third pairing in Schmidt's absence. Schmidt has a goal, one assist and 15 hits in eight games this season.

Nate Schmidt
D UTA
Sun 10/13/24 1:50 PM

Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
The Panthers were missing Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness), so Schmidt stayed in the lineup for a second game as a seventh defenseman. The 33-year-old has two shots on net and a hit over his two appearances. The Panthers may be forced to stick with seven blueliners while they navigate a tight cap situation, but once the team's health improves, Schmidt is not guaranteed to be in the lineup every game.