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.
Gives up two goals in relief
GUtah Hockey Club
November 19, 2024
Vejmelka stopped nine of 11 shots in relief during Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.
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Vejmelka replaced Connor Ingram midway through the second period, and he was beaten twice over a 2:26 period in the final frame. Vejmelka had a career-best performance in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Nov. 13, stopping 49 of 50 shots, but he's allowed five goals on 39 shots in his two outings since then.
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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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Defeated by Golden Knights
GUtah Hockey Club
November 16, 2024
Vejmelka stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with 29 seconds left in the third period.
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Tending twine Friday
GUtah Hockey Club
November 15, 2024
Vejmelka will be between the visiting pipes in Vegas on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
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Makes career-high 49 saves
GUtah Hockey Club
November 14, 2024
Vejmelka stopped 49 of 50 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
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Starting Wednesday
GUtah Hockey Club
November 12, 2024
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Wednesday versus Carolina, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Third loss of season Tuesday
GUtah Hockey Club
November 6, 2024
Vejmelka stopped 25 of 27 shots in the 3-0 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. The third goal was an empty-netter with 2:59 left in the third period.
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Trade target?
GArizona Coyotes
December 16, 2023
Several teams are interested in acquiring Vejmelka via trade, according to Kevin Weekes of ESPN.
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Vejmelka has a 2-7-2 record, 3.50 GAA and .892 save percentage in 12 contests this season. While those numbers are poor, they would likely improve if he shifts to a team that's stronger defensively. Vejmelka carries a $2.725 million cap hit through the 2024-25 campaign.
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