NHL
Akira Schmid
Akira Schmid
Vegas Golden Knights, Goaltenders
Age: 24-204d (May 12, 2000)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: CH
College: SC Langnau
Drafted: Round 5 (#136 overall), 2018
2024-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Akira Schmid signed a 2 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $100,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 |
Buried
|
$875,000 | 0.99% | $875,000 | $875,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $875,000 | 0.99% | $875,000 | $1,750,000 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $100,000 | $875,000 | 0.99% |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $875,000 | - | $875,000 | 0.99% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 |
Buried |
$775,000 | $100,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $875,000 | - | $875,000 | $1,750,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2023 Rookie
Akira Schmid signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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Seasons
1 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$2,225,276
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$268,750 |
$268,750 |
|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$388,442 |
$657,192 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$693,084 |
$1,350,276 |
|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$875,000 |
$2,225,276 |
|
| Total |
$2,225,276 |
$2,225,276 |
||||
| Total |
$2,225,276 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,072,776 | $277,500 | - | $1,350,276 |
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | $100,000 | - | $875,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
21 |
$176,250
|
$92,500 |
$268,750 |
$268,750 |
|
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$295,942
|
$92,500 |
$388,442 |
$657,192 |
|
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$600,584
|
$92,500 |
$693,084 |
$1,350,276 |
|
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$775,000
|
$100,000 |
$875,000 |
$2,225,276 |
|
| Total |
$1,847,776 |
$377,500 |
$2,225,276 |
$2,225,276 |
|||
| Total |
$1,847,776 |
$377,500 |
$2,225,276 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,072,776 | $277,500 | - | $1,350,276 |
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | $100,000 | - | $875,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
NJD |
Jan 13, 2022 - Jan 14, 2022 | 0 | COVID-19 |
-
Nov 14, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Las Vegas (VGK)
-
Nov 02, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Las Vegas (VGK)
-
Jul 03, 2024
Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract with Las Vegas (VGK)
-
Jun 29, 2024
Traded to Las Vegas (VGK) from New Jersey (NJD) with Alexander Holtz for Paul Cotter and 2025 3rd round pick
-
Apr 10, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Apr 09, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Mar 10, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Mar 09, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Mar 08, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Feb 25, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Feb 21, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Apr 13, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Mar 26, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Feb 21, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Jan 07, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Jan 05, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Dec 19, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
Nov 05, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by New Jersey (NJD)
-
May 17, 2021
Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with New Jersey (NJD)
-
Jun 24, 2018
Drafted by New Jersey (NJD): Round 5 (#136 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | SV | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | VEG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0.00 | .000 |
| 2023 | NJ | 19 | 5 | 9 | 409 | 0 | 3.15 | .895 |
| 2022 | NJ | 18 | 9 | 5 | 376 | 1 | 2.13 | .922 |
| 2021 | NJ | 6 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 4.83 | .833 |
