Alex Nedeljkovic

Alex Nedeljkovic
Nedeljkovic with the Sharks on April 4, 2026
Born (1996-01-07) January 7, 1996 (age 30)
Parma, Ohio
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 San Jose Sharks
Carolina Hurricanes
Detroit Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins
National team  United States
NHL draft 37th overall, 2014
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2015–present

Alexander Nedeljkovic (born January 7, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Nedeljkovic played parts of three seasons with Plymouth Whalers, one season with the Flint Firebirds, and one season with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He was named to the First All-Rookie Team and First All-Star Team. He was also named the OHL Goaltender of the Year and won the F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy for being the rookie goaltender with best goals against average.

He was drafted 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2014 NHL entry draft. On March 27, 2015, Nedeljkovic signed a three-year, $2.25 million entry-level contract to join the Hurricanes. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Charlotte Checkers.

On January 17, 2017, the Hurricanes called him up and Nedeljkovic made his NHL debut in relief of Cam Ward, stopping all 17 shots he faced in a 4–1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was sent back down to the Checkers after the game. On March 10, 2018, Nedeljkovic was able to score a goal during a game, becoming just the 18th goaltender in AHL history to accomplish the feat. On January 23, 2019, Nedeljkovic was called back up and he made his first NHL start, stopping 24 of 26 shots he faced in a 4–1 loss against the Vancouver Canucks. On June 28, Nedeljkovic signed a three-year, $725,000 contract to stay with the Hurricanes. He helped the Checkers when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the Providence Bruins, Hershey Bears, and Toronto Marlies. They went on to defeat the Chicago Wolves four games to one in the Final to win the first Calder Cup in Checkers franchise history. On February 20, 2021, Nedeljkovic stopped all 24 shots he faced to earn his first NHL shutout in a 4–0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

On July 22, 2021, the Hurricanes traded Nedeljkovic to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Jonathan Bernier and a 2021 third-round draft pick. The same day, Nedeljkovic signed a two-year, $6 million contract to stay with the Wings. He played parts of two seasons with the Red Wings before being sent down to their AHL-affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.

On July 1, 2023, Nedeljkovic signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract to join the Pittsburgh Penguins. On June 20, 2024, Nedeljkovic signed a two-year, $5 million contract to stay with the Penguins.

On July 1, 2025, the Penguins traded Nedeljkovic to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick. On March 6, 2026, Nedeljkovic signed a two-year, $6 million contract to stay with the Sharks.

References

  1. ↑ "Whalers Conclude 2012–13 Season with Awards Banquet". Plymouth Whalers. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "OHL Announces 2013-14 All-Star Teams". Ontario Hockey League. Archived from the original on May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Alex Nedeljkovic is OHL Goalie of the Year". Ontario Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 27, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "Whalers Vincent Trocheck, Alex Nedeljkovic Win OHL Awards". Plymouth Whalers. Archived from the original on March 26, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Alex Nedeljkovic – 37th Overall". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Canes Agree to Terms with Alex Nedeljkovic". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Nedeljkovic Makes NHL Debut in Home State". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic Scores in Charlotte's 7-3 win Over Hartford". Charlotte Checkers. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hurricanes' Alex Nedeljkovic: Secures first NHL win". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Canes Re-Sign Alex Nedeljkovic to Two-Year Deal". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Check and mate! Charlotte wins Calder Cup". American Hockey League. Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Nedeljkovic earns first NHL shutout as Carolina beats Lightning". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Detroit acquires Nedeljkovic from Carolina for Bernier and 3rd-round pick". Detroit Red Wings. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Red Wings sign goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to two-year, $6M contract". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Penguins Sign Alex Nedeljkovic to a One-Year Contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Penguins Re-Sign Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a Two-Year Contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sharks acquire goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic for a 2028 third round selection". San Jose Sharks. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Sharks sign goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension". San Jose Sharks. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

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