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Sharks Extend Goalie Nedeljkovic; Eye Playoff Push

3/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Jose Sharks signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million extension just before the trade deadline.
The extension keeps Nedeljkovic with the Sharks alongside Yaroslav Askarov.
Nedeljkovic, 30, is 11-9-2 with a .902 save percentage and has won six of his last seven.
Earlier this week, the Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year extension.
The team sits three points from a Western Conference playoff spot.

History

Historical Context

The Vegas Golden Knights were established as the NHL's first expansion team since 2000, with their expansion draft held on June 21, 2017. They selected players from all 30 existing teams, achieving remarkable success by reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season. This trend of strategic player acquisitions is mirrored by the San Jose Sharks, who recently signed Alex Nedeljkovic and Kiefer Sherwood to enhance their roster.

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Story summary

The San Jose Sharks signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million extension just before the trade deadline.
The extension keeps Nedeljkovic with the Sharks alongside Yaroslav Askarov.
Nedeljkovic, 30, is 11-9-2 with a .902 save percentage and has won six of his last seven.
Earlier this week, the Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year extension.
The team sits three points from a Western Conference playoff spot.

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