Philadelphia Flyers Trade for Roman Schmidt
In a strategic move to bolster their defensive lineup, the Philadelphia Flyers have completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning, acquiring defenseman Roman Schmidt in exchange for Ethan Samson.
About Roman Schmidt
Schmidt, a towering 6-foot-5 right-shot blueliner, was picked by the Lightning in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with the 96th overall selection. To date, he has exclusively played in the American Hockey League (AHL). This season, playing for Tampa Bay’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, Schmidt logged 13 games, in which he recorded one assist and accumulated 38 penalty minutes. Last year, he had a more productive season with three goals and five points across 49 games, alongside a plus-7 rating and 79 penalty minutes.
About Ethan Samson
On the other side of the deal, Ethan Samson, also a right-shot defenseman, joins the list of emerging talents after being drafted by the Flyers at 174th overall in the same 2021 draft. Before the trade, he played 10 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, notching four assists and achieving a solid plus-4 rating. His previous season’s performance was notable, as he scored 12 goals and totaled 24 points in 69 games for the Phantoms.
Conclusion
This exchange reflects the Flyers’ ongoing efforts to refine their roster and invest in players who can contribute to their long-term development.
