Karel Vejmelka

Karel Vejmelka

27-Year-Old GoalieG
Arizona Coyotes
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Vejmelka has been serviceable in goal for a poor Coyotes team since his debut during the 2021-22 campaign. Last season, he posted a 3.43 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 50 appearances. He was better at home, registering a .907 save percentage while earning 12 of his 18 wins. However, fatigue seemingly set in down the stretch. Vejmelka went 4-7-2 with an .877 save percentage and a 4.15 GAA in his last 14 appearances. The 27-year-old will be entering the second year of his three-year deal and figures to be Arizona's top goaltending option again this season. Vejmelka's fantasy ceiling is capped due to a poor surrounding cast and limited upside. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $8.18 million contract with the Coyotes in March of 2022.
Wins in overtime
GArizona Coyotes
April 12, 2024
Vejmelka stopped 37 of 39 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
Vejmelka earned his fifth win in his last seven outings, though this was his first good appearance in four games. While it came against an Oilers lineup sans Connor McDavid, it was still a positive for Vejmelka, who has had a down year. The 27-year-old netminder is at 13-19-2 with a 3.35 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 37 appearances. The Coyotes continue to alternate goalies, which means Connor Ingram will likely get the nod for Sunday's game in Calgary.
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Trade target?
GArizona Coyotes
December 16, 2023
Several teams are interested in acquiring Vejmelka via trade, according to Kevin Weekes of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Vejmelka has a 2-7-2 record, 3.50 GAA and .892 save percentage in 12 contests this season. While those numbers are poor, they would likely improve if he shifts to a team that's stronger defensively. Vejmelka carries a $2.725 million cap hit through the 2024-25 campaign.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Vejmelka arrived stateside last season after many years of playing in his native Czechia and established himself as Arizona's No. 1 goaltender. Unfortunately that isn't a gig these days that will do wonders for your statistics. All told, Vejmelka played in 52 games, posting a horrific 13-32-3 record along with a 3.68 GAA and .898 save percentage. He had one shutout. The overall state of the Coyotes' franchise at the moment makes it nearly impossible to trust any goaltender on their team, Vejmelka included, from a fantasy perspective. He's nothing more than a late-round dart throw for managers looking for a goalie who should get consistent playing time.
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Draws start Friday
GArizona Coyotes
April 12, 2024
Vejmelka will be stationed between the pipes in Edmonton on Friday.
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Struggles again Tuesday
GArizona Coyotes
April 9, 2024
Vejmelka surrendered five goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Kraken.
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Starting in Seattle
GArizona Coyotes
April 9, 2024
Vejmelka will patrol the road crease versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
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Gives up four goals in win
GArizona Coyotes
April 5, 2024
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 24 shots in Friday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights.
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Set to start Friday
GArizona Coyotes
April 5, 2024
Vejmelka is slated to get the starting nod at home against Vegas on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
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