San Jose Sharks Extend Contract for Alex Nedeljkovic
The San Jose Sharks have officially announced a two-year contract extension for goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, valued at $6 million, just ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. This 30-year-old netminder, who was set to become a free agent, will continue his tenure with the Sharks, partnering with Yaroslav Askarov in goal for the foreseeable future.
Nedeljkovic’s Performance
In his debut season with San Jose, Nedeljkovic has compiled an 11-9-2 record, showcasing a goals against average of 2.83 and a .902 save percentage across 26 games. Notably, he has recently excelled, winning six out of his last seven games, during which he has posted a remarkable .935 save percentage along with an impressive average of just 1.99 goals allowed per game.
Career Overview
As he embarks on his ninth NHL season, Nedeljkovic boasts a career record of 85 wins, 69 losses, and 29 overtime losses, paired with a goals against average of 2.97 and a .903 save percentage from his time with teams including Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and now San Jose.
Team Developments
This extension follows the Sharks’ earlier move this week when they secured forward Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year deal worth $28.75 million, mere weeks after acquiring him from the Vancouver Canucks.
Playoff Aspirations
As San Jose looks to boost their playoff aspirations, the team has entered this stretch with momentum, having won three consecutive games and currently sits just three points shy of a playoff position in the Western Conference.
