Alex Nedeljkovic is an American professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL as of 2024. Born on January 7, 1996, in Parma, Ohio, he was drafted 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Growing up in Cleveland, he honed his skills with the Cleveland Barons bantam AAA team and gained recognition at the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. His junior career took off with the Ontario Hockey League’s Plymouth Whalers, where he earned accolades like the F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy for the best rookie goals-against average.
Since beginning his professional career in 2015, Nedeljkovic has played for several teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings, and now with the Penguins.
Alex Nedeljkovic's contract breakdown
Alex Nedeljkovic signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins worth a fully guaranteed $5,000,000. The contract includes an average annual salary of $2,500,000. During the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $2,500,000, which is also his cap hit for that season. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2026 as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
Alex Nedeljkovic's salary
Alex Nedeljkovic's current salary is $2,500,000 for the 2024-25 NHL season under his two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. This contract guarantees him $5,000,000, with an average annual salary of $2,500,000. He will earn another $2,500,000 in the 2025-26 season before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2026 as per Spotrac.
How much of Alex Nedeljkovic’s contract is guaranteed?
Alex Nedeljkovic's entire $5,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins is guaranteed. This includes his $2,500,000 annual salary for each of the two years in the contract as per Spotrac.
Alex Nedeljkovic's career earnings
As of 2024, Alex Nedeljkovic has earned a total of $11,609,284 over his four-year career in the NHL. He has played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. His career earnings will reach $14,109,284 by the end of 2025 as per Spotrac.
Alex Nedeljkovic's contract history
Alex Nedeljkovic has signed four contracts during his NHL career. Below is a breakdown of his contract history as per Spotrac.
| Year | Team | Contract Terms | Average Annual Salary | Total Value | Free Agent Status |
| 2015–2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 years / $2,527,500 | $842,500 | $2,527,500 | 2019 (RFA) |
| 2019–2020 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 years / $1,475,000 | $737,500 | $1,475,000 | 2021 (RFA) |
| 2021–2022 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 years / $6,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2023 (UFA) |
| 2023–2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 year / $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 2024 (UFA) |
| 2024–2025 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 years / $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 | 2026 (UFA) |
FAQs on Alex Nedeljkovic contract
A.Alex Nedeljkovic wears the jersey no 39 for the Penguins.
A. Alex Nedeljkovic is an American professional ice hockey goaltender.
A. Alex Nedeljkovic was drafted 37th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
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