SCHMIDT FOR SAMSON
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Ethan Samson.
What does it give the Philadelphia Flyers
In Schmidt, the Flyers get a 22-year-old right-shooting defenseman with imposing size and physicality. The change of scenery may serve him well, as it seems he was not getting much traction within the Lightning system.
What does it give the Tampa Bay Lightning
Samson, also 22, is a little bit smaller than Schmidt but can move the puck reasonably well. Like Schmidt, Samson should benefit from this change of scenery. The Lightning have an aging blueline and are dealing with injuries.
Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact here.
