Minnesota Wild Bolster Defense with Acquisition of Roman Schmidt

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have added depth to their defensive corps with the acquisition of Roman Schmidt from the Philadelphia Flyers, the team announced Sunday, March 1, 2026. [TSN] In exchange for Schmidt, the Flyers will receive forward Boris Katchouk. [Iowa Wild]

Schmidt’s Profile

The 23-year-vintage Schmidt, a 6-foot-5 defenseman, has spent the current season primarily in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Syracuse Crunch and Lehigh Valley Phantoms. [Sporting News] He has registered one assist in 29 AHL games this season. [TSN] Schmidt has appeared in 79 career AHL games, totaling three goals and seven points. [TSN] He was originally a third-round pick (96th overall) by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2021 NHL Draft before being traded to the Flyers in December. [Sporting News]

Katchouk Heads to Philadelphia

Forward Boris Katchouk, 27, joins the Flyers after having played three NHL games this season without recording a point. [TSN] Katchouk has played 179 NHL games throughout his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators, amassing 15 goals and 36 points. [TSN] He was initially selected in the second round (44th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft by the Lightning.

Trade Details

The transaction was confirmed on March 2, 2026. [Elite Prospects] The move appears to be a reallocation of resources as both players will continue to develop in the AHL. [Sporting News] Schmidt is expected to join the Iowa Wild, Minnesota’s AHL affiliate, while Katchouk will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. [Sporting News]