Sharks Extend Nedeljkovic to Two-Year, $6M Deal

San Jose, California - The San Jose Sharks secured stability in their goaltending by signing veteran Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension on Friday, just hours before the NHL trade deadline. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $3 million, keeps the 30-year-old netminder with the team through the 2027-28 season and pairs him long-term with rookie Yaroslav Askarov.

Nedeljkovic, acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins last July, had been entering the final year of a two-year, $5 million contract and was among the Sharks' pending unrestricted free agents. In his first season with San Jose, he has posted an 11-9-2 record with a 2.83 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in 26 games, providing reliable support to Askarov, who is signed through next season at a $2 million cap hit. The duo has helped the Sharks achieve a team save percentage of .885, ranking 21st in the league entering Friday's games.

Nedeljkovic's recent performance has been particularly strong, with a 6-1-0 record, .928 save percentage, and 1.99 goals-against average over his last eight appearances, including six wins in his previous seven starts. Across his nine-year NHL...