Alex Nedeljkovic

Alex Nedeljkovic

28-Year-Old GoalieG
Pittsburgh Penguins
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Penguins in June of 2024.
Wins second consecutive
GPittsburgh Penguins
November 2, 2024
Nedeljkovic stopped 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Montreal.
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Nedeljkovic earned a second consecutive win, allowing two goals on 50 shots in victories over the Ducks and Canadiens. While those two opponents aren't exactly offensive powerhouses, Pittsburgh's goaltending has been its weakest area early on, and the 28-year-old Nedeljkovic's recent play is offering the Penguins a glimmer of hope. He's currently the club's No. 1 goalie while Tristan Jarry (5.45 GAA, .836 save percentage) sorts himself out on a conditioning assignment at AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Next up for the Pens is a three-game road trip that kicks off Tuesday against the Islanders.
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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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First off ice Saturday
GPittsburgh Penguins
November 2, 2024
Nedeljkovic was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports, indicating he will protect the home crease versus Montreal on Saturday.
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Shuts down Ducks
GPittsburgh Penguins
November 1, 2024
Nedeljkovic stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 2-1 victory over Anaheim on Thursday.
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Starting Thursday
GPittsburgh Penguins
October 31, 2024
Nedeljkovic was the first goaltender off the ice at practice, indicating he will get the home start versus Anaheim on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
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Blitzed in second period
GPittsburgh Penguins
October 27, 2024
Nedeljkovic stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
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In goal Saturday
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October 26, 2024
Nedeljkovic will guard the road goal versus the Canucks on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
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Looking like starter
GPittsburgh Penguins
October 21, 2024
Nedeljkovic was working in his own net Monday and taking shots from the No. 1 power-play unit, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, with all signs pointing to Nedeljkovic starting on the road versus Calgary on Tuesday.
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Nedeljkovic gave up five goals on 36 shots against the Jets on Sunday, his first NHL appearance of the season. Despite a subpar performance, it seems the 28-year-old netminder will be given some leash to work through any problems in his game -- a benefit that hasn't been afford Tristan Jarry. At this point, Nedeljkovic could be considered the No. 1 choice in Pittsburgh, leaving Jarry to battle with Joel Blomqvist for the No. 2 job.
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