Alex Nedeljkovic

Alex Nedeljkovic

28-Year-Old GoalieG
Pittsburgh Penguins
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Penguins in July of 2023.
Stuck with loss in finale
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 18, 2024
Nedeljkovic made 27 saves in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
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Neither team had anything to play for, as the Penguins were already eliminated from the playoffs while the Isles were locked into a first-round matchup against the Hurricanes, but they still put together a spirited back-and-forth affair. The regulation loss was the first for Nedeljkovic since March 9 -- the 28-year-old took over the starting job for Pittsburgh down the stretch, and over his last 12 outings he went 8-1-2 with a 2.93 GAA and .902 save percentage. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he should be able to do better than the one-year, $1.5 million deal he signed with the Pens last July given his late-season performance.
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Open to staying in Pittsburgh
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 18, 2024
Nedeljkovic, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, would consider staying in Pittsburgh and partnering with Tristan Jarry, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
It was Nedlejkovic who helped the Penguins with their postseason surge, starting the final 13 games of the year in which he went 8-1-3 with a 3.05 GAA. While it wasn't enough to get Pittsburgh into the playoffs, Nedeljkovic will almost certainly have more than one contract offer if he decides to hit the open market July 1.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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First goalie off Wednesday
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 17, 2024
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie to exit the ice at morning skate ahead of Wednesday's road clash with the Islanders, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll guard the cage against New York.
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Backstops crucial win
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 15, 2024
Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 30 Nashville shots en route to a 4-2 win Monday.
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Slated to start
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 15, 2024
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Predators on Monday.
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Pulled from Saturday's game
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 13, 2024
Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 16 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.
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Expected to start Saturday
GPittsburgh Penguins
April 13, 2024
Nedeljkovic is projected to get the home start versus Boston on Saturday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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