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Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves as the Utah Mammoth held on for a 4-3 road win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in Sunrise, Fla. With the score tied 2-2 at 11:05 of the third period, Mikhail Sergachev put Utah ahead on a tip-in goal.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Mammoth sign goaltender Vitek Vanecek to one-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent goaltender Vitek Vanecek, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

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3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & New York Islanders Game 03/16/2025

The last time the Cats lost back-to-back games was late December. Since then, they’ve been good about rebounding back from losses, and it looked like they were going to against the Islanders after losing to Montreal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Panthers blank Sabres for sixth straight win

Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves in his Panthers debut, and defenseman Nate Schmidt provided two primary assists as Florida defeated the visiting Buffalo Sabres, 4-0, on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / March 8

Florida Panthers Work Magic on Gear of New Goalie Vanecek

FORT LAUDERDALE — Vitek Vanecek is expected to make his first start for the Florida Panthers tonight against Buffalo after being traded here from San Jose on Wednesday.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / March 6

NHL Trade Deadline: Vanecek Ready to Help the Florida Panthers:

It was not a secret that the San Jose Sharks were going to trade goalie Vitek Vanecek before Friday’s deadline. Vanecek says he is happy he ended up with the Florida Panthers.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 5

Sharks Trade Vanecek to Panthers, Recall Romanov

DENVER — The San Jose Sharks have traded goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers. Center-winger Patrick Giles is coming back to the Sharks. The deal was first reported by the AP’s Tim Reynolds.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Panthers Acquiring Vitek Vanecek in Trade with Sharks

The Florida Panthers are acquiring goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Patrick Giles, as first reported by NBA writer Tim Reynolds.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Panthers acquire G Vitek Vanecek from Sharks

The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for forward Patrick Giles. The trade comes one day after the Sharks held Vanecek out of the lineup for trade-related reasons.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Panthers acquire Vitek Vanecek from Sharks for Patrick Giles

The Florida Panthers continue to build toward defending their 2024 Stanley Cup championship. On Wednesday, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reported the club had acquired goaltender Vitek Vanacek from the San Jose Sharks, sending right winger Patrik Giles the other way.

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Report: Panthers Add Sharks Goalie

The Florida Panthers recently lost backup goalie Spencer Knight in a big trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. Less than a week later, the Panthers appear to be adding a new name to play backup behind Sergei Bobrovski.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 4

Sharks’ Vitek Vanecek held out of Sabres game pending trade

The San Jose Sharks faced the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night ahead of the NHL trade deadline. They already made their big trade, sending Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars for a first and third-round pick.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 4

Vanecek Being Held Out for Trade Purposes, Askarov Injury Update

BUFFALO — Vitek Vanecek, who was supposed to start for the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, is being held out for trade purposes.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Sharks Hold Out Vitek Vanecek as Trade Rumors Swirl

The San Jose Sharks have made goaltender Vitek Vanecek a healthy scratch for trade-related reasons as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The move suggests a trade is imminent; however, some specifics of any deal would limit possible trade suitors.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Report: Sharks sitting Vitek Vanecek against Sabres for trade purposes

The San Jose Sharks are protecting an asset ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline. Facing the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play due to trade-related purposes, reports Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Sharks not playing veteran goaltender for trade-related reasons

Sharks not playing veteran goaltender against Sabres for trade-related reasons

The Sharks won’t be starting goaltender Vítek Vaněček on Tuesday against the Sabres in their penultimate game before the trade deadline.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Sharks recall Vitek Vanecek, reassign Yaroslav Askarov

Where Vanecek will slot in upon returning from injury isn’t as clear.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 1, 2025

Vanecek on Mental & Physical Ordeal, Coming Back From Fractured Cheek

Just 45 days ago, Vitek Vanecek’s right cheek was “a couple” pieces. An errant puck hit him on the bench during a San Jose Sharks game on Dec. 17 and fractured his cheek, sending him to the hospital and requiring surgery.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 29, 2025

Sharks’ Vitek Vanecek assigned to AHL on conditioning stint

The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that goaltender Vitek Vanecek has been loaned to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda as part of a conditioning stint. Through 14 appearances with the Sharks this season, Vanecek has posted a 3-8-1 record alongside an .885 save percentage and 3.84 goals-against average.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19, 2024

Sharks dealt brutal Vitek Vanecek injury update

Although there was an opportunity for San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek to earn more playing time after Mackenzie Blackwood was shipped to the Colorado Avalanche, the 28-year-old’s quest will be halted after he suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 18, 2024

Sharks’ Vitek Vanecek out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The San Jose Sharks announced that goaltender Vitek Vanecek is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Vanecek was hit in the head by an errant puck on the bench during Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6, 2024

Blue Jackets Unable to Solve Vanecek; Lose in Overtime to Sharks 2-1

Vitek Vanecek came into Tuesday night’s game against the Blue Jackets a perfect 6-0 in his career against them. Thanks to another strong effort, he made that 7-0.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 28, 2024

Former Devils Goaltender Ready to Move On, ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About New Jersey’

It’s safe to say the end of Vitek Vanecek’s tenure with the New Jersey Devils ended poorly. Vanecek went from being the starting goaltender on a 112-point Devils team in 2022-23 to an unreliable netminder who turned in one of the worst goaltending performances thus far in 2023-24.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 28, 2024

Vanecek ‘Happy’ To Be With Sharks, Ready To Turn Page on Season

Vitek Vanecek is ready to turn the page on this season. Going into the year, he was the No. 1 goalie for a presumed Cup contender. But Vanecek never hit his stride, and the New Jersey Devils, barring a miracle end-of-the-season run, will probably miss the playoffs.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20, 2024

Devils activate defenseman off injured reserve

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New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / January 30, 2024

The Devils Have a Big Vanecek Problem

When one looks at the New Jersey Devils roster, he or she probably sees a team that should make the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have solid offensive depth, a decent defensive corps, and goaltending that should be more than good enough to get the team to the postseason.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 19, 2024

Devils Takeaways: Rested Vanecek Propels Devils to 4-1 Victory over Blue Jackets

Now that’s a game Vitek Vanecek and the New Jersey Devils can hang their hat on. Vanecek was back in net for the Devils after Nico Daws started three games in a row.