Waived: Nate Schmidt to be bought out

[MardyBum]

I thought Schmidt was solid in his role here. But 6m is clearly to much for a third pair role. They free up space to go hard to sign Monohan I presume.

I liked only the first part

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Either that or our D pairings will be

JoMo-DoMo
Slammy-Plinko
Tree-Heiny

Geez, I hope not. But it could be.

 

[gojetsgo]

I'd bet Chevy tried to trade him.

he has a 10 team no trade clause, new york tried to trade goodrow to the sharks and he wouldn't waive and they claimed him off waivers

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

That begs the question of who?

Tanev locked up, Marino gone, Montour likely to be courted hard, Zadorov has lots of interest around the league,

Maybe we make a push for Walker?

There is still an Ehlers return.

I don't think McG returns an established RD.

I think draft expectations were too high because people wanted a first.

Trades for near ready prospects or established players was always more likely to fit Chevy's prices.

 

[abax44]

Should keep him and put him in the Mickey Moose costume.

 

[drumzan]

Did Heinola play Left or Right side for Moose this year?

 

[jiho]

He was a decent D-man for us, and super great with the fans. Schmiddy was always smiling and goofing. Will miss his fun personality.

Maybe he can get a job at Rumors

 

[SUX2BU]

Thanks for everything, Nate and the best of luck

 

[Adam da bomb]

Why couldn’t they just retain and trade him?

 

[surixon]

Didn't letting Dillon walk do that?
I hope Stan is not the Dillon replacement.

The org likes set roles. Schmidt played the role Ville would likely play. The bottom pair second unit pp puck moving role is now open.

Unfortunately it looks like Stab is likely to play the Snerg role and Snerg will play the Dillon role.

 

[tbcwpg]

Why couldn’t they just retain and trade him?

Would you rather give up a 2nd or 3rd and retain almost $3m this year or buy him out? He's certainly a cap dump at this point.

 

[None]

The org likes set roles. Schmidt played the role Ville would likely play. The bottom pair second unit pp puck moving role is now open.

Unfortunately it looks like Stab is likely to play the Snerg role and Snerg will play the Dillon role.

Hopefully Arniel shakes up those set roles when necessary, but I'm doubtful.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Would you rather give up a 2nd or 3rd and retain almost $3m this year or buy him out? He's certainly a cap dump at this point.

I disagree I’m sure at 3 or 2 mil he is a valuable asset just not at 5.9 mil. But, obviously league disagrees. Also, I’m fine with moving 3rds as they rarely mount to anything.

 

[Jetland162702]

Not saying this will happen but I am curious, can the Jets sign him in free agency or is there some rule against it?

 

[jetsfan15]

My guess is we hear a Monohan signing at some point. We needed that extra space for him and Perfetti plus depth and a backup.

Yes I think so too (or potentially Dillon). My main concern is this: we had a good team last year, but I think our early playoff exit (and particularly how we were outplayed by Colorado) demonstrated that some meaningful changes are needed to take the next step forward - not a roster overhaul, but still something meaningful. So far I have a feeling that we will soon be very close to trying to simply run it back with an almost-the-same roster as last year with more minor tweaks. Time will tell.



Maybe the bigger addition will come in the Rutger trade that we are all eagerly waiting to see play out (not so much wanting to see Rutger traded, but since it’s inevitable that he’s leaving now I think many of us have come to terms with it and it is interesting to think of what may come back our way, as I think that’s the asset that may ultimately help us take it to the next level - hopefully a big upgrade on right D).

 

[WolfgangPuck]

This will clear up cap space.
Not a bad player for us. But not worth 6 M /year

 

[hockeyarena]

Thank the lawd. Was only good on the roids

 

[drumzan]

Not saying this will happen but I am curious, can the Jets sign him in free agency or is there some rule against it?

He can’t play with the Jets for the entire 2024-25 season. He could re-sign with them the following season though.

 

[Guardian17]

I wish Nate the best of luck.

Time catches up to all of us.

 

[WolfHouse]

Is Dillon actually gone though...? Still one day for an announcement...

Schmidt will be a solid min wage 3rd pairing for a team... maybe he replaces Trouba in New York

I'd trade Ehlers for Durzi+ if possible - that bumps Pionk down but not sure Utah goes for it - their d-core is fkn solid now

 

[Orrrules]

Had to be done.

 

[Do or Die]

Need another Dillon type guy back there. Projected D lineup not physical enough

 

[Jets 31]

Unfortunately he made too much coin for what he brings to the ice.

 

[Aries56]

Delete

 

[WolfHouse]

Watch us start the season with
Jomo-pionk
Heinola-demelo
Stan-samberg

Our least optimal d core haha