Career
Before playing in the NHL, Schwindt played three seasons with the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
He was drafted 81st overall by the Florida Panthers of the 2019 NHL entry draft. On April 9, 2020, Schwindt signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Panthers. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Syracuse Crunch and Charlotte Checkers.
On December 16, 2021, the Panthers called him up and Schwindt made his NHL debut in a 4–1 loss against the Los Angeles Kings.
On July 22, 2022, the Panthers traded Schwindt along with Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, and a 2025 conditional first-round draft pick to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Matthew Tkachuk and a 2025 conditional fourth-round draft pick. He played four regular season games for the Flames.
On October 6, 2024, the Flames placed Schwindt onto waivers and his contract was picked up by the Vegas Golden Knights the next day. On October 11, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Shea Theodore goal in a 4–3 win against the St. Louis Blues. On April 16, 2025, Schwindt scored his first NHL goal on an empty-net in a 4–1 win against the Vancouver Canucks. On July 6, 2025, Schwindt signed a one-year contract to stay with the Knights.
On October 3, 2025, the Knights placed Schwindt back onto waivers and his contract was picked up by the Florida Panthers the next day.
