Cory Schneider

Cory Franklin Schneider (born March 18, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders. He also played for HC Ambrì-Piotta of the National League A (NLA).

Schneider is a one-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner, which he shared with his Canucks goaltending teammate Roberto Luongo in 2011. He is also a one-time All-Star.

Before playing in the NHL, Schneider played two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and three year with the Boston College Eagles of Hockey East. He had a successful time with the Eagles. During the 2004-05 season, Schneider was named the Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week on October 19, he was also named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team and was awarded the Bernie Burke Outstanding Freshman Award.^[1][2][3]

He was drafted 26th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2004 NHL entry draft. On July 3, 2007, Schneider signed an entry-level contract to join the Vancouver Canucks.^[4] He was immediately sent down to the Canucks AHL-affiliate Manitoba Moose. On November 22, 2008, the Canucks called Schneider up to the team after Roberto Luongo suffered an injury.^[5] Seven days later, he made his NHL debut in a 3–1 loss against the Calgary Flames. During the game, he recorded 28 saves.^[6] On December 5, Schneider earned his first NHL career win in a 2–1 win against the Minnesota Wild. During the game, he recorded 16 saves.^[7] On January 5, 2009, the Canucks sent him back down to play for the Moose.^[8] On October 28, 2009, the Canucks called Schneider back up to the team after Luongo was injured and out for a couple games and was sent back down after he returned.^[9][10] On June 2, 2010, Schneider signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract to stay with the Canucks.^[11] On March 6, 2011, Schneider recorded his first NHL career shutout in a 3–0 win against the Anaheim Ducks. During the game, he recorded 26 saves.^[12] That year, both Schneider and Roberto Luongo were awarded and shared the William M. Jennings Trophy. It was also the first time the Canucks organization had a player win the award.^[13] He played in his first NHL playoffs, helping the Canucks defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks. The team was eventually defeated by the Boston Bruins four games to three in the Finals.^[14]

On June 30, 2013, the Canucks traded Schneider to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for 2013 first-round pick.^[15] On July 9, 2014, Schneider signed a seven-year, $42 million contract to stay with the Devils.^[16] On November 18, 2019, the Devils placed Schneider on waivers and sent him to their AHL-affiliate Binghamton Devils.^[17] He was once again placed on waivers on October 8, 2020 and had his contract bought out.^[18]

On January 14, 2021, Schneider signed a one-year, $700,000 contract to join the New York Islanders.^[19] Schneider signed two one-year contracts with the Islanders on September 21, 2021 and September 21, 2022.^[20][21]

On September 26, 2023, Schneider announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey..^[22]

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