Akira Schmid Signs 3-Year, $2.775 Million Contract with New Jersey Devils

Key Details:

• 3-year contract worth $2.775 million
• Salary of $867,500 for the 2023-24 season
• Cap hit of $850,833 for the 2023-24 season
• Annual average salary of $925,000

Contract Overview:

Akira Schmid has signed a 3-year contract with the New Jersey Devils, with a total value of $2.775 million. The contract includes a salary of $867,500 for the 2023-24 season and a cap hit of $850,833. Schmid's contract comprises an annual average salary of $925,000.

The Devils acquired Schmid from the Vancouver Canucks in May 2021. He has played in 27 games for the Devils, posting a 10-9-6 record with a 3.02 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.

Schmid is expected to compete for the starting goaltender role with Mackenzie Blackwood. The Devils are hoping that Schmid can provide stability in net and help the team return to the playoffs.