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Alex Nedeljkovic

Born:January 7, 1996Draft:2014 Hurricanes #37 Overall
Hometown:Parma, OHPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Catches:Left
National Team:United StatesCurrent Team:Pittsburgh Penguins

Alexander Nedeljkovic (/nɛˈdɛlkɪvɪtʃ/; born January 7, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Red Wings following the 2020-21 season, where he led the NHL in goals-against average and save percentage. He was also third in the Calder Trophy voting that season. Nedeljkovic was selected by the Hurricanes in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Alex Nedeljkovic Detroit Red Wings
Alex Nedeljkovic, Detroit Red Wings (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Alex Nedeljkovic Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
July 22, 2021Carolina Hurricanes Detroit Red WingsJonathan Bernier
Third-Round Pick 2021
(Aidan Hreschuk)

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • AHL Best Goaltender (Baz Bastien Memorial Award) (2019)
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion (2019)
  • AHL First All-Star Team (2019)
  • AHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender (2018)
  • 2x OHL Third All-Star Team (2015, 2016)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (2016)
  • U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team USA (2016)
  • CHL Top Prospects Game (2014)
  • OHL First All-Star Team (2014)
  • OHL Goaltender of the Year (2014)
  • U18 WJC Gold Medal (2014)
  • U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team USA (2014)
  • OHL First All-Rookie Team (2013)
  • OHL Best Rookie GAA (Dinty Moore Trophy) (2013)

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