Nate Schmidt
Age 31 Jul 16, 1991
St. Cloud USA
Defense shoots left
6'0" 183 cm
194 lbs 88 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2019
Agent Matt Keator 
Transaction History
| Dec 4, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal and was credited with an assist during Sunday's 5-2 victory over the visiting Ducks. |
| Nov 25, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt logged an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Dallas Stars. |
| Nov 24, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt has yet to pick up an assist in 2022-23. |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| May 5, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt generated 32 points in 77 games this season, including 11 power-play points. |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports. |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Colorado, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports. |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt returned to practice Monday after exiting the league's COVID-19 protocols, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports. |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt has been placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt logged an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded an assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two blocked shots in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt added two PIM and two hits in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt (illness) was back at practice Tuesday after dealing with a non-COVID illness, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports. |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt (illness) is not on the ice for pregame warmups and will not play Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports. |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt was sent home from Saturday's practice because he was feeling ill, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports. |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt registered a power-play assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt picked up an assist, fired five shots on goal and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt supplied three assists and two blocks in a 6-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt notched two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
| Jul 27, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Winnipeg Jets acquired Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks for 2022 third round pick |
| May 6, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt notched an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| May 3, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and is expected to suit up Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL.com reports. |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports. |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt picked up an assist in Saturday's win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt picked up an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt provided a goal and an assist with a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt posted an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt provided an assist, seven shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Nate Schmidt | Schmidt scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Oct 12, 2020 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Vancouver Canucks acquired Nate Schmidt from the Vegas Golden Knights for 2022 third round pick |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | Activated D Nate Schmidt from injured reserve. |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed D Nate Schmidt to a six-year, $35.7 million contract extension. |
| Sep 2, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL suspended D Nate Schmidt 20 games for violating the terms of the performance enhancing substances program. |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed D Nate Schmidt to a two-year, $4.45 million contract. |
| Jun 17, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Re-signed D Nate Schmidt to a two-year contract. |
| May 14, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| May 5, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| May 3, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey (AHL). |
| Mar 24, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey (AHL). |
| Jan 10, 2015 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| Jul 13, 2014 | Washington Capitals | Signed D Nate Schmidt to a one-year, two-way contract. |
| Jan 25, 2014 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Washington Capitals | Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey (AHL). |
| Dec 15, 2013 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| Oct 11, 2013 | Washington Capitals | Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey (AHL). |
| Sep 24, 2013 | Washington Capitals | Assigned D Nate Schmidt to Hershey (AHL). |
| May 10, 2013 | Washington Capitals | Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Washington Capitals | Signed D Nate Schmidt to a two-year, entry-level contract. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Nate Schmidt |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Winnipeg Jets
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25 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | St. Cloud Cathedral | USHS-MN | 16 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | St. Cloud Cathedral | USHS-MN | 16 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | St. Cloud Cathedral | USHS-MN | 25 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 30 | Playoffs | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | St. Cloud Cathedral | MN State | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | Playoffs | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Fargo Force | USHL | 57 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 81 | Playoffs | 13 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Univ. of Minnesota | NCAA | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Univ. of Minnesota | NCAA | 43 | 3 | 38 | 41 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Univ. of Minnesota | NCAA | 40 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 38 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 29 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 489 | 56.10 | 51.27 | 3.07 | 50.23 | 2.88 | 0.25 | 0.61 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 39 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 521 | 47.37 | 52.69 | -2.53 | 53.98 | 2.50 | 0.12 | 0.46 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | Playoffs | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 72 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 1,158 | 55.84 | 51.12 | -0.50 | 50.92 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.73 | Playoffs | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 60 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 859 | 65.62 | 55.32 | 6.23 | 55.06 | 2.34 | 0.21 | 0.98 | Playoffs | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017-2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 76 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 16 | 1,332 | 56.76 | 50.20 | -0.20 | 51.01 | -1.39 | 0.14 | 0.77 | Playoffs | 20 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 61 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1,085 | 55.45 | 53.12 | -3.81 | 50.54 | -5.14 | 0.22 | 0.72 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 59 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 1,049 | 51.20 | 52.70 | -5.10 | 53.20 | -3.50 | 0.17 | 0.97 | Playoffs | 20 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 893 | 45.90 | 44.00 | -0.50 | 45.20 | -1.60 | 0.34 | 0.87 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 77 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 10 | 1,305 | 45.60 | 49.90 | 0.30 | 50.40 | 1.10 | 0.09 | 0.87 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | USA | WC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 25 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 6 Years $35,700,000 7.21% of cap space
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | $5,950,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $6,800,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,950,000 | $4,850,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $8,800,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,950,000 | $4,850,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $8,800,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,950,000 | $4,850,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | |
| UFA Year | |||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||||
| 10 Team No Trade List | |||||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,450,000 2.97% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date June 17, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 17, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date July 13, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 13, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date April 2, 2013
Signing Date April 2, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $2,700,000 1.54% of cap space