The San Jose Sharks have taken a significant step in solidifying their goaltending situation for the upcoming season by re-signing Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract worth $6 million, which carries an average annual value of $3 million. As he approaches free agency, this move reassures fans that the Sharks are committed to their goaltending depth.
Nedeljkovic, who is 30 years old, has proven to be a prominent figure in the Sharks locker room, showing strong performance metrics this season. According to Stathletes, he boasts an impressive +5.49 Goals Saved Above Expected, significantly better than the +1.37 of his young teammate Yaroslav Askarov. This performance may put to rest recent speculation regarding the Sharks’ interest in Sergei Bobrovsky.
Nedeljkovic’s contract includes a three-team trade list for the 2026-27 season but has no trade protections in 2027-28, allowing some flexibility for the team in future transactions. He is expected to start as goaltender for the Sharks next season, alongside Askarov, paving the way for a robust goaltending tandem.
The team is currently positioned with a record of 30-25-4, gearing up for their next game against the St. Louis Blues, who are struggling at 23-29-9. The Sharks’ head coach, Ryan Warsofsky, anticipates maintaining the same lineup as their previous game, which features notable players and promising prospects.
Fans can tune into the game, set for a 7 PM PT start at the SAP Center, through NBC Sports California or the Sharks Audio Network. With Nedeljkovic’s continued role, the Sharks appear poised for a competitive finish to the season.