Nate Schmidt’s 20-game suspension is giving him a new perspective on the ice.
Or at the very least, another position.
The Golden Knights defenseman played forward in both of the team’s practice sessions Wednesday to work on his conditioning since he can’t play in the preseason.
“It’s a little more skating, up and down, with the forward group,” coach Gerard Gallant said.
Forward Keegan Kolesar, who skated with Schmidt in the earlier session, came away impressed with his new linemate.
“He’s not bad at all,” Kolesar said. “He can skate and he’s got lots of skill.