Akira Schmid Signs Two-Year, $4 Million Deal with Panthers

The Florida Panthers have signed goaltender Akira Schmid to a two-year, $4 million contract, successfully avoiding an arbitration hearing. The deal secures Schmid’s services through the 2027-28 season, bolstering the team's goaltending depth. He is expected to form a new tandem alongside Jacob Markstrom. The signing, confirmed Friday, marks a key roster move for the organization as they solidify their crease for the upcoming seasons.