Alex Nedeljkovic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The 2025 NHL Free Agent Frenzy brought plenty of goodness, and this one helps wind us down. Alex Nedeljkovic, most recently of the Pittsburgh Penguins, was traded to the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Sharks acquire Alex Nedeljkovic in trade with Penguins

The San Jose Sharks have won just 61 games in the last three seasons combined and are coming off back-to-back years in which they finished dead last in the NHL.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Penguins Acquire 2028 Third Round Pick From Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins are stocking up on draft picks as they will receive a 2028 third-rounder from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for starting goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sharks acquire Alex Nedeljkovic from Penguins

The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a third round draft pick in 2028. With this deal, the Sharks land a goalie to play with Yaroslav Askarov for the 2025-26 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Goaltending questions loom for the Penguins

Despite a difficult season that included two demotions to the AHL, Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has done enough to retain the starting job heading into next year, Seth Rorabaugh of the triblive.com believes.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 4

Penguins Shine in Colorado … Yet Still Lose

DENVER — The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-30-10) narrowly avoided history in the first minute of the game. Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was walked at the blue line by Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2) winger Valeri Nichuskin, who then beat Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic with a backhand deke, but the shot hit the outside of the post.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / February 28

Why Alex Nedeljkovic’s outburst was a welcome sight

The season might not be going anywhere but you still have to give a damn. There has not been a lot to like about the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending situation this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 28

Watch Nedeljkovic Meltdown; Slams Stick, Yells at Coaches

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was the unwilling recipient of lethargic team defense during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 28

Watch: Penguins goalie has meltdown after getting benched mid-game

This meltdown is must-see TV.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 5

Penguins Report Card: Nedeljkovic Saves; What Pens Needed to Improve

There are nights when answering the bell means fighting or raising the intensity. On other nights, both teams need to answer the bell because it’s more like an alarm clock to awaken from a snoozer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Alex Nedeljkovic's 9th career shutout lifts Pens over Predators

Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Pittsburgh Penguins blanked the visiting Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Penguins’ Complete Performance Leads to 3-0 Win Over Predators

After a season-long two-week road trip on the West Coast, the Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8) returned to PPG Paints Arena to take on the Nashville Predators (18-26-7).

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Alex Nedeljkovic Makes NHL History: Gets Goalie Goal and Assist

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic set a historic NHL record on Friday night by becoming the first NHL goalie to record a goal and an assist in the same game.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Alex Nedeljkovic becomes first goalie to score and assist in a game as Penguins dispatch Sabres 5-2

Alex Nedjelkovic was already having a fine night in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday before he floated a puck into the Buffalo Sabres’ empty net to score the 19th goalie goal in league history and seal a 5-2 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 10

Bad Luck: Penguins Backup Nedeljkovic Leaves Game; Gets Beaned on Bench

For the second time this season, a player on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench has been forced to leave the game after being struck in the head by an errant puck.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 15

Analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins' early-season struggles

After a 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped to 6-9-3 on the season. The loss has seen them fall to 26th in the NHL standings and puts them at 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22

Penguins goalie is officially in Mike Sullivan's doghouse

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is quickly losing the net for the team. Once the season-opening starter against the New York Rangers, he has quickly turned into being a healthy scratch.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 19

Penguins G Alex Nedeljkovic (lower-body injury) back with team

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, who has missed the start of the season because of a lower-body injury, joined the team Saturday for its four-game road trip.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Penguins goaltender out week-to-week with lower-body injury

It’s tough news to swallow for the Penguins, who kept him off this offseason’s UFA market with a two-year, $5M extension.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / September 30

Nedeljkovic Leaves Game with Injury

There may yet be a roster spot for top goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist. Monday night, Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was scheduled to play the entire game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena but left the game at 13:04 of the first period.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 20, 2024

Penguins bring back Nedeljkovic on two-year, $5 million contract

The Penguins have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract. The deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carries an average annual value of $2.5 million.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 2, 2024

Nedeljkovic steps up for win in late start vs. Rangers, makes case for more playing time

NEW YORK -- Monday was supposed to be a day off for Alex Nedeljkovic. After making the previous four consecutive starts in goal for the Penguins, Nedeljkovic was scheduled to be the backup for the Penguins' matchup with the Rangers here at Madison Square Garden.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 23, 2023

Alex Nedeljkovic Getting Third Straight Start for Penguins

For the third consecutive game, the Pittsburgh Penguins are starting Alex Nedeljkovic in goal. It’s not a completely surprising decision from Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, as Nedeljkovic has been the more consistent goalie as of late, but Tristan Jarry has only played a complete game in almost two weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 21, 2023

Alex Nedeljkovic to Make Second Straight Start for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to enter a fairly important contest against the Carolina Hurricanes and for the second straight game, Alex Nedeljkovic will get the nod in goal.