The San Jose Sharks have secured their goaltending future by signing Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension worth $3 million annually through 2028. The 30-year-old netminder was entering the final year of his previous deal with a $2.5 million cap hit and would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Nedeljkovic brings solid experience to the Sharks' crease, posting an 11-9-2 record this season with a 2.83 goals-against average and .902 save percentage. In 205 career NHL games across Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and San Jose, he owns an 85-69-29 record and .903 save percentage. The former Calder Trophy finalist brings playoff experience and stability to a team surprising many in the Western Conference.

The extension ends speculation about San Jose pursuing goaltending help at the trade deadline. With Yaroslav Askarov ($2 million AAV) also under contract through next season, the Sharks now have a formidable goaltending tandem. This move signals the organization's commitment to building around young core players like MVP candidate Macklin Celebrini, as San Jose sits just three points back of Seattle for the final Western Conference wild-card spot.