Paul Maurice reunited with former Jets player
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The latest headlines out of the NHL involve the Florida Panthers signing former Winnipeg Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt.
The deal is 1 year stint worth $800,000. AAV to play with the reigning Stanley Cup champions. This is very much a make or break year for Schmidt, 32, who needs to get his game going, specifically on offence.
Following a Winnipeg buyout that occurred during the initial stages of the NHL off-season, Nate Schmidt has found a new home with the Florida Panthers and will be playing under his former head coach in Winnipeg Paul Maurice.
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Daily Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli reports that multiple teams had expressed interest in signing Schmidt, but he ultimately wanted to play for his former head coach which resulted in a substantial pay cut.
Schmidt, 32, had the final season of his six-year contract, which carried an average annual value (AAV) of $5.95, bought out by Winnipeg earlier this summer.
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