Karel Vejmelka

Karel Vejmelka

28-Year-Old GoalieG
Utah Hockey Club
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vejmelka looked like Utah's goalie of the future with a breakout 2022-23 showing, but he crashed to Earth in 2023-24, and his game seemed porous. There was even talk of waiving him. Vejmelka is a solid enough netminder, but with Connor Ingram's emergence, he's going to settle for the No. 2 role in Utah. The arrival of Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino on the team's blue line will help both goalies tremendously, so expect far better numbers for Vejmelka than his 3.35 GAA and .895 save percentage from last year. He could offer some depth fantasy value if he can force a platoon situation. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $8.18 million contract with the Coyotes in March of 2022.
Good to go Saturday
GUtah Hockey Club
February 22, 2025
Vejmelka (illness) will be active and backup Connor Ingram on Saturday against Los Angeles, per Utah radio broadcaster Mike Folta.
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Vejmelka was deemed questionable after dealing with an illness earlier this week, though it appears the 28-year-old netminder is at least healthy enough to back up Ingram as Utah returns from the break. Vejmelka is 13-15-4 with a .909 save percentage and a 2.57 GAA this year.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Vejmelka has been serviceable in goal for a poor Coyotes team since his debut during the 2021-22 campaign. Last season, he posted a 3.43 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 50 appearances. He was better at home, registering a .907 save percentage while earning 12 of his 18 wins. However, fatigue seemingly set in down the stretch. Vejmelka went 4-7-2 with an .877 save percentage and a 4.15 GAA in his last 14 appearances. The 27-year-old will be entering the second year of his three-year deal and figures to be Arizona's top goaltending option again this season. Vejmelka's fantasy ceiling is capped due to a poor surrounding cast and limited upside.
Vejmelka arrived stateside last season after many years of playing in his native Czechia and established himself as Arizona's No. 1 goaltender. Unfortunately that isn't a gig these days that will do wonders for your statistics. All told, Vejmelka played in 52 games, posting a horrific 13-32-3 record along with a 3.68 GAA and .898 save percentage. He had one shutout. The overall state of the Coyotes' franchise at the moment makes it nearly impossible to trust any goaltender on their team, Vejmelka included, from a fantasy perspective. He's nothing more than a late-round dart throw for managers looking for a goalie who should get consistent playing time.
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Dealing with illness
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February 19, 2025
Vejmelka is questionable for Saturday's clash against the Kings due to an illness, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports on Wednesday.
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Picks up win in relief outing
GUtah Hockey Club
February 9, 2025
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 32 shots in relief of Connor Ingram (upper body) in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Capitals.
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Swept away by 'Canes
GUtah Hockey Club
February 8, 2025
Vejmelka stopped 31 of 37 shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Carolina, with the Hurricanes' sixth goal going into an empty net.
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Guarding cage Saturday
GUtah Hockey Club
February 8, 2025
Vejmelka will be between the visiting pipes in Carolina on Saturday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Records 18 saves in win
GUtah Hockey Club
February 5, 2025
Vejmelka stopped 18 of the 20 shots he saw in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
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Could be dealt?
GUtah Hockey Club
February 22, 2025
Vejmelka might be a trade candidate before the March 7 deadline, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Vejmelka and Utah have been discussing a contract extension, but the 28-year-old netminder could end up with a different team if negotiations stall. He has posted a 13-15-4 record with one shutout, a 2.57 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 34 appearances this season.
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