
Roman Schmidt Signs One-Year Deal with Minnesota Wild
Roman Schmidt, a 23-year-old defenseman, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild for the 2026-27 season.
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Roman Schmidt, a 23-year-old defenseman, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild for the 2026-27 season.

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