Wild Add Size and Potential with Roman Schmidt Acquisition

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Boris Katchouk, the team announced Sunday.

Trade Details

The move sees the 23-year-old Schmidt heading to Minnesota, while the 27-year-old Katchouk will continue his career with the Flyers. This trade appears to be a reallocation of resources as the NHL trade deadline approaches on March 6.

Roman Schmidt: A Physical Presence on the Blue Line

Schmidt, a towering 6-foot-5 defenseman, was originally a third-round pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2021 NHL Draft. He was later traded to the Flyers in December before this latest move. He has spent the current season primarily in the American Hockey League (AHL), registering one assist in 29 games with the Syracuse Crunch and Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Elite Prospects “Roman Schmidt has officially joined Minnesota Wild from Philadelphia Flyers, with the move confirmed on 03/02/2026.”

Schmidt’s game is described as primarily a physical one, and he is expected to continue his development in the AHL with the Iowa Wild.

Boris Katchouk: Experienced Forward Heads to Philadelphia

Katchouk brings NHL experience to the Flyers, having played in 179 career games with Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Ottawa. He was a second-round pick by the Lightning in 2016. He recorded 49 AHL points in 67 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2024-25.

TSN.ca Staff “Kaychouk, 27, has played in three NHL games this season and has not recorded a point.”

Player Profiles

• Roman Schmidt: 23 years old, 6’5″, 218 lbs, Shoots Right
• Boris Katchouk: 27 years old

Looking Ahead

This trade provides the Wild with a potentially impactful defensive prospect in Schmidt, while the Flyers gain a seasoned forward in Katchouk. Both players will initially report to their respective AHL affiliates.

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