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Alex Nedeljkovic

29-Year-Old GoalieG
San Jose Sharks
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Aside from a historic one-goal, one-assist performance in a Jan. 17 win over the Sabres, Nedeljkovic didn't do anything particularly special in 2024-25. His 14-15-5 record, along with a 3.12 GAA and a .894 save percentage, were slightly worse numbers than his 2023-24 campaign (2.97 GAA, .902 save percentage). He was able to take over as the Penguins' starter during the time Tristan Jarry spent rediscovering his game in the AHL from January to March, but Jarry retook the starting role after the trade deadline. With Nedeljkovic shipped off to San Jose in the offseason, he is still unlikely to secure significant minutes behind Yaroslav Askarov, who figures to be the No. 1 option for the Sharks. Read Past Outlooks
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Shoots Left
Height 6'0"
DOB 1/7/1996
Born Parma, Ohio
Drafted 2nd Rd, #37 Overall in 2014
Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Penguins in June of 2024.
Slated to start Thursday
GSan Jose Sharks
October 23, 2025
Nedeljkovic was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is expected to start on the road against the Rangers on Thursday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
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Nedeljkovic is 0-2-1 with a 3.69 GAA and an .890 save percentage this season, and he has been the better of the Sharks' netminders as Yaroslav Askarov has struggled in the early going. The Rangers are 31st in NHL scoring and have scored only once in four home games in 2025-26.
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Nedeljkovic started 2023-24 as the No. 2 to Tristan Jarry, but seized the starter's reins in late March and never let them go. Ned started the Pens' last 13 games, and the team went 8-1-3 to come within three points of the playoffs. To be fair, Nedeljkovic wasn't spectacular through that span - he made timely saves and gave his team confidence, but he didn't steal games and he was pulled twice in those 13. Ned's GSAx (goals saved above average) - the measure of the goalie's individual impact on the game - was barely above zero on the season. Jarry is the Pens' $5-plus million man who is in year two of a five-year deal, so he'll be given every chance to be the top dog. Nedeljkovic is best suited as a 1B type or a 30-start backup whose ceiling is league average.
Following an offseason trade that sent Casey DeSmith to Montreal, Nedeljkovic is now locked into a backup role in Pittsburgh behind Tristan Jarry heading into 2023-24. Nedeljkovic appeared in 59 games for the Red Wings during the 2021-22 campaign, but he was limited to just 15 NHL contests last year. He was even demoted to AHL Grand Rapids after posting an .880 save percentage through nine games last season. However, in six games after returning to the NHL level, he looked much better with a .920 save percentage and a 2.63 GAA. Jarry will handle a large portion of the workload as long as he stays healthy, but Nedeljkovic will cycle in occasionally. Still, that role won't amount to much fantasy appeal this year.
Nedeljkovic was a finalist for the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year two seasons ago, but regression smacked the Ohio native in the face last year in his first campaign with the Red Wings. In 59 games, Nedeljkovic posted a 20-24-9 record, 3.31 GAA and .901 save percentage. A dip was to be expected considering he finished the 2020-21 season at 15-5-3, 1.90 and .932, but the decline was more significant than most imagined. Nedeljkovic's poor performance led to Detroit trading for the rights to Ville Husso from the Blues and then signing him to a three-year deal worth $4.75 million per year, leaving Nedeljkovic -- who is scheduled for unrestricted free agency next summer -- slated for a backup role in 2022-23.
With Carolina's goaltending situation in shambles, Nedeljkovic came out of nowhere to run away with the No. 1 job. He posted a 15-5-3 record along with a 1.90 GAA and a .932 save percentage on his way to being named a Calder Trophy finalist and to the NHL's All-Rookie Team. The penny-pinching Hurricanes then shocked the hockey world by dealing Nedeljkovic to Detroit for a draft pick this past July. He immediately signed a new two-year, $6 million deal with the Wings and should serve as the team's starter ahead of Thomas Greiss moving forward. Just keep in mind moving from Carolina to Detroit is a major downgrade in terms of fantasy production and Nedeljkovic's numbers are likely to suffer as a result.
Nedeljkovic produced well at the AHL level last year, going 16-10-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 29 games. He also made four appearances at the NHL level, although they were nothing to write home about. The 24-year-old remains third on the Hurricanes' goalie depth chart, as Petr Mrazek and James Reimer are again set to split the NHL duties in 2020-21. Look for Nedeljkovic to earn a spot on the taxi squad, and if he doesn't stick there, he'll likely be the primary starter for the Hurricanes' new AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
Nedeljkovic had a solid season for the OHL Mississauga IceDogs last year, posting a 15-13-2 record and helping the team enjoy a deep playoff run. At the World Juniors, he was arguably one of Team USA’s best players, finishing the tournament with a .943 save percentage and 1.66 GAA, leading his team to a bronze medal finish. Looking ahead, now that the Hurricanes have locked up Cam Ward to a two-year extension, we expect Nedeljkovic to arrive in the NHL in time for the 2018-19 season and take over as the Hurricanes' No. 1 starter. For now, he will continue to hone his craft in the minors.
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Gets no support in loss
GSan Jose Sharks
October 18, 2025
Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 26 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Penguins. The third goal was an empty-netter.
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Set to face Pittsburgh
GSan Jose Sharks
October 18, 2025
Nedeljkovic is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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Yields five goals in loss
GSan Jose Sharks
October 14, 2025
Nedeljkovic stopped 38 of 43 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
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First off Tuesday
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October 14, 2025
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Carolina on Tuesday.
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Betrayed by bounces
GSan Jose Sharks
October 9, 2025
Nedeljkovic allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
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GSan Jose Sharks
October 4, 2025
Nedeljkovic may start the Sharks' season opener Thursday versus the Golden Knights and could get approximately half of the team's starts, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Nedeljkovic was presumably acquired from the Penguins during the offseason to be a veteran backup for Yaroslav Askarov. However, with Askarov being a young goalie, it makes sense that he might share the crease early in the year. Nedeljkovic's numbers will likely be poor behind a shaky defense, but he should be able to exceed 30 appearances this year, even if Askarov ultimately runs away with the No. 1 job.
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