Nate Quote
 
Nate Quote

Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt is leading the team in time on ice. He talks about the adjustment to the style of play in the Pacific Division, as well as his pregame “Magic trick” ritual. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nate Schmidt recalls Thanksgiving in Minnesota
 
Nate Schmidt recalls Thanksgiving in Minnesota

The Golden Knights’ defenseman said his mother went all-out in setting a sumptuous holiday table. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt
 
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt

Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt talks about goaltender Maxime Lagace at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)