Wild Trade for Flyers’ D Schmidt, Sending Katchouk in Return
The Minnesota Wild made a significant trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, acquiring defenseman Roman Schmidt in exchange for forward Boris Katchouk. This trade was announced on Sunday, marking a strategic move for both franchises.
Details of the Trade
- Teams Involved: Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers
- Player Acquired: Roman Schmidt, Defenseman
- Player Sent: Boris Katchouk, Forward
- Announcement Date: Sunday
About Roman Schmidt
Roman Schmidt, a 23-year-old defenseman, has played 29 games this season in the American Hockey League (AHL). Out of these games, he has recorded one assist. His overall AHL statistics include three goals and seven points across 79 career games.
The Midland, Michigan native was drafted 96th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2021 NHL Draft. His recent performance reflects growth potential as he transitions to a new team.
Profile of Boris Katchouk
Boris Katchouk, 27, has participated in three NHL games this season without registering any points. The Vancouver, British Columbia native has a total of 15 goals and 36 points in 179 NHL games. He has previously played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators after being selected 44th overall in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
