Alex Nedeljkovic
Age: 25
Position: G
2021 Stats
GP: 23
Record: 15-5-3
GAA: 1.90
SV%: .932
Annual Cap Hit: $3,000,000 (22/23)
Steve Yzerman traded a 3rd round draft pick in 2021 and the rights to Jonathan Bernier for Carolina RFA goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. Nedeljkovic immediately signed a two-year contract with Detroit. Nedeljkovic was drafted in the 2nd round, #37 overall, by Carolina in 2014. He has played parts of five seasons in the NHL, but was still considered a rookie last year. He was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy recognizing the top rookie in the NHL last season. In 2018-19, he backstopped Charlotte (AHL) to a Calder Cup Championship. In 2015-16, Nedeljkovic was the #1 goalie for Team USA at the World Junior Championships where he won a bronze medal. Nedeljkovic appears to be the goalie of the future in Detroit after Thomas Greiss becomes an UFA after next season.