VEGAS (August 5, 2017) - Following an arbitration decision, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPheeannounced today, August 5, that the team has signed defenseman Nate Schmidtto a two-year contract through the 2018-19 season worth an average annual value of $2,225,000.
Vegas Golden Knights Sign Defenseman Nate Schmidt To A Two-Year Contract
Schmidt played for the Washington Capitals during the 2016-17 season and was selected by the Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft
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