Pietrangelo reportedly agreed to terms with the Golden Knights on a $61.6 million, seven-year deal Monday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the contract. — … The Toronto area native flew to Las Vegas on Saturday to meet with the Golden Knights, a visit that paved the way for this contract. "He's a dynamic player who competes hard all over the ice. Canucks acquire defenceman Nate Schmidt from Golden Knights for 2022 3rd-round pick, Alex Pietrangelo signs 7-year, $61.6M contract with Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens ink forward Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal, Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. Schmidt appeared in 59 games for the Golden Knights last season, scoring seven goals and adding 24 assists -- good for second-best among Vegas defensemen. He referred to that contract Tuesday while expressing his bitterness about the trade and said management kept him in the dark about a possible deal until it was finalized Monday. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The Golden Knights will enter next season with a goaltending tandem of Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury, general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The Canucks announced the deal on Monday night, shortly after the Golden Knights reportedly came to an agreement with free agent defenceman Alex Pietrangelo on a seven-year deal. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) shoots on the goal during practice at the City National Arena on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. According to reports, the Vegas Golden Knights are expected to trade Nate Schmidt. "Nate has been one of the top defencemen in our division in recent years," said Canucks general manager Jim Benning. In Vancouver, he will help solidify the right side of the Canucks’ defense after Christopher Tanev and Troy Stecher departed in free agency. Sign up for our free daily Morning and Afternoon Update newsletters. Their latest signing: Alex Pietrangelo for seven years and $61.6 million. The 29-year-old added two goals and seven assists during 20 post-season appearances. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images, Golden Knights' Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets' Emil Bemstrom (52) during the second period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. “Going back to what we went through as a group and what the city went through on Oct. 1 … it’s something that we healed together,” Schmidt said. Hall took the opposite approach of Pietrangelo and Krug with the cap staying flat amid pandemic-ravaged revenues. Nate Schmidt was the Golden Knights’ latest salary cap casualty, as the popular defenseman was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) eyes a teammate as he shoots the puck during practice at City National Arena on Friday, July 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old Schmidt appeared in 59 games for Vegas in 2019-20 and recorded seven goals and 31 points. Adding the top free agent available gives Vegas another big-money talent, but the team needed to make another move to shed salary just to add him. 4 pick in the 2008 draft, before he did. That put the Golden Knights way above the salary cap, so just now they traded defender Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for draft picks. By agreeing to the use of cookies on our site, you direct us to disclose your personal information to our third party service providers for the purposes for which we collect your information. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. "Nate has been one of the top defensemen in our division in recent years," Canucks General Manager Jim Benning said in a press release. The Minnesota native has five seasons left on a six-year contract that carries a $5.95 million average annual value. Schmidt’s name appeared in trade rumors Sunday, with deals to Winnipeg and then Florida mentioned on social media. But a day after being traded from the Golden Knights to the Vancouver Canucks, Schmidt was still trying to come to terms with the move. The 30-year-old leaves the St. Louis Blues after serving as captain of their 2019 Stanley Cup championship team. (L.E. Pietrangelo signed a $61.6 million, seven-year deal with Vegas on Monday that carries an $8.8 million annual salary cap hit through 2027. Schmidt was among the trade candidates to clear cap space after Vegas already sent centre Paul Stastny to Winnipeg. “You put down some roots in a place, you’re there from the beginning, which is obviously something special. Schmidt is staying in the Pacific Division and said he was looking forward to dishing out a few hits on Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault. “Once free agency started, I think we were made aware pretty quickly at how much things had changed and how COVID had affected a lot of different things. By continuing to browse or by clicking “I Accept Cookies” you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device. St. Louis moved on from Pietrangelo, a homegrown prospect who was the No. You just wish it didn’t happen because of the respect and the desire we had to keep Alex here.”. During his 25-minute conference call, Schmidt appeared especially upset he had not been contacted by McPhee as of Tuesday afternoon. Krug was the other, and winger Mike Hoffman is the top player left on the market after a 29-goal, 59-point season with the Florida Panthers. Golden Knights owner Bill Foley created a stir north of the border Wednesday when he let slip that the NHL is considering a Canadian division next season. Social Sharing Vegas made move to shed salary … The Pietrangelo addition meant changes were coming to Vegas' roster for salary cap purposes. Copyright © 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) collides with St. Louis Blues left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) in the second period during an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. Merchandise for both teams will be available at Circa Collections retail store when the downtown hotel-casino opens Oct. 28. The best NHL salary cap hit data, daily tracking, NHL news and projections at your fingertips. While he served the suspension, Schmidt signed a six-year, $35.7 million contract extension with the Knights. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. I think he will be a really good fit in our group.". Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. “He has been a stalwart player for us, for this team for a number of years,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said Friday night. Nate Schmidt was the Golden Knights’ latest salary cap casualty, as the popular defenseman was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Pietrangelo is coming off scoring a career-high 16 goals despite the season being cut short at 70 games. After already sending center Paul Stastny to Winnipeg, Vegas likely needs to make another move, such as trading goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, to be cap compliant when next season starts. Before registering Pietrangelo's contract, the Golden Knights traded defenseman Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2022 third-round pick, clearing his $5.95 million cap hit off the books. “You know that with Pietrangelo coming in that there had to be something, something had to give. “It was hard given the previous communications in the past versus what happened,” Schmidt said. "He's a dynamic player who competes hard all over the ice. Cloud, Minn., has produced 29 goals and 140 points in 368 career regular-season games over seven NHL seasons split between Vegas and the Washington Capitals, who signed him as a free agent in 2013 following three seasons at the University of Minnesota. Before registering Pietrangelo's contract, the Golden Knights traded defenseman Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2022 third-round … But Pietrangelo, who finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting and is one of the best right-shooting defensemen in the league, makes Vegas better. In 196 career games with the Knights, Schmidt posted 21 goals and 97 points with a plus-52 rating. VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nate Schmidt from the Vegas Golden Knights for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft. “It’s not the first time, it won’t be the last time this happens in the NHL. “With each passing hour, you get more and more excited about the prospect and the idea of being a Vancouver Canuck,” Schmidt said. Schmidt was a popular figure in the Knights’ locker room after being selected in the expansion draft from Washington, and his outgoing personality made him a fan favorite, too. He’s a two-time All-Star who had spent his entire career with St. Louis. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. (L.E. So, it kind of changed our decision-making from there.”. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) jokes around carrying two sticks during practice at the City National Arena on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights signed free agent Alex Pietrangelo, one of the NHL’s top two-way defensemen. Alex Pietrangelo is Vegas bound, and the Golden Knights are shuffling the deck to fit him in. Nate Schmidt NHL contract buyout details and results including cost calculations, savings and final cap hit. Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of Schmidt’s favorite cities on the road, he said, and he will be reunited with former Capitals teammates Jay Beagle and Braden Holtby.
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