Nate Schmidt’s planned major at Minnesota was listed as business management, which helps explain why he lauded the Golden Knights’ current defense pairings using a concept from Economics 101.
It’s basic trickle-down theory.
“If you got two guys that are flying and making plays and it’s hard to play against and putting teams in tough positions, then yeah,” Schmidt said. “If it’s not working good for your whole group, then it doesn’t work. If it’s working only for two guys (pause) … it’s got to work for all six.”
Coach Gerard Gallant briefly experimented with his combinations on defense following Schmidt’s return from suspension, but recently returned to his familiar partners from last season.