"He has been great so far this season, tallying 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 24 games played. Schmaltz is currently tied for the highest point total on the Mammoth. He is also second on the team in goals and has the second-most assists in Utah. Despite those numbers, Schmaltz is on a bit of a cold stretch as of late, not having recorded a point in the last five games."
"Schmaltz always finds himself in the slot and in close, around the net for a chance to score a goal. Whether it's a normal shot or a tip-in, he always tries to touch the puck for a goal. He played a full 82-game season last year, where he got career highs in both points (63) and assists (43). He has benefited from logging minutes on Utah's top line with Clayton Keller."
"However, something interesting to point out is that the 29-year-old, soon to be 30, Schmaltz is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, as he is currently in the seventh and final year of his contract that has a cap hit of $5.85 million dollars and a total value of $40.95 million, which he signed in 2019 when the Mammoth were known as the Arizona Coyotes."
Trade speculation centers on landing impactful players, but the Maple Leafs currently need help on the blueline and additional depth scoring. Nick Schmaltz provides scoring depth, recording 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 24 games and ranking among Utah's top scorers. Schmaltz consistently positions himself in the slot and close to the net to capitalize on shots and tip-ins, and he logged a full 82-game season last year with career highs of 63 points and 43 assists. Schmaltz benefits from top-line minutes with Clayton Keller and will become an unrestricted free agent after the season while carrying a significant cap hit.
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