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No help in loss Vanecek allowed a goal on 29 shots in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Ducks. The second goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The game was scoreless for 51 minutes before Isac Lundestrom tallied. Vanecek put in a good performance against a weak opponent, but a lack of goal support from his teammates stuck him with the loss in his Sharks debut. Mackenzie Blackwood allowed five goals in an overtime loss to the Blues on Thursday, so Vanecek's stronger performance despite a worse result could help him stay in the mix for playing time. The Sharks play three games in four days on the road next week, beginning with Tuesday's visit to Dallas.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lundestrom snaps scoreless tie in 3rd and Dostal gets shutout as Ducks blank Sharks 2-0

Isac Lundestrom’s goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Vanecek shines but San Jose Sharks' October woes continue SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek was solid in his first NHL start in over eight month...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Playing against Ducks Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vanecek will make his San Jose regular-season debut after being acquired from New Jersey last campaign. He didn't get to play for his new team in 2023-24 because of a lower-body injury. The Ducks ranked 30th in the league last season with 2.48 goals per game and missed the playoffs for a sixth straight year.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shootout loss Vanecek allowed two goals on 42 shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Vanecek was pelted with pucks but stood his ground fairly well. Over two preseason appearances, Vanecek surrendered three goals on 54 shots, a better mark than Mackenzie Blackwood, who gave up five goals on 43 shots. Yaroslav Askarov will begin the season with AHL San Jose, but any struggles by Vanecek or Blackwood could prompt the Sharks to change the mix in the NHL crease. Beyond that, Vanecek and Blackwood figure to have a fairly even split of the starts early on, though neither is a particularly strong fantasy option since the Sharks are projected to have another tough season.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will get the home start versus Anaheim on Friday.

Impact Vanecek is battling Mackenzie Blackwood for the No. 1 job in San Jose, as rookie sensation Yaroslav Askarov was sent to the AHL on Friday. Vanecek struggled with the Devils last season, going 17-9-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season appearances. He was sensational two seasons ago, registering a 33-11-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Vanecek is likely somewhere in between this season, although playing for lowly San Jose, could hurt his fantasy value.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First off Tuesday Vanecek was the first netminder off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the home net Tuesday in exhibition action versus Anah...

Impact Vanecek earned a 17-9-3 record with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season outings for New Jersey in 2023-24. He didn't see any game action with the Sharks after being acquired via a trade in March because of a lower-body injury. Following his recovery in the offseason, he will compete with Mackenzie Blackwood and Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) for the No. 1 goalie role during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for training camp Vanecek (lower body) should be ready for the start of training camp, per Max Miller of The Hockey News on Monday.

Impact Vanecek had a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests with New Jersey last season. The Sharks acquired him in March, but he hasn't made his debut with San Jose due to the injury. Vanecek is set to compete with Mackenzie Blackwood for the starting job in 2024-25.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pacific Division opponents meet when Kraken host the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks take on the Seattle Kraken in a matchup within the Pacific Division Thursday

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Devils goalie Kahkonen leaves game against Predators in first period with undisclosed injury

New Jersey goalie Kaapo Kahkonen left the Devils’ game against Nashville on Sunday in the first period with an undisclosed injury

APRIL 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Big goaltending moves were again hard to come by at the NHL trade deadline

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MARCH 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Might be done for season Vanecek, who was acquired by San Jose from New Jersey, might be done for the remainder of the season due to his lower-body injury, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Fr...

Impact Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests this season. Although the Sharks might not get any use out of him in 2023-24, the goaltender is in just the second campaign of his three-year, $10.2 million contract.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Sharks Vanecek, who is on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, along with a seventh-round pick were dealt to San Jose from New Jersey in exchange for Kappo Kahkonen on Friday, per Jef...

Impact Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 outings in 2023-24. He hasn't played since Feb. 10 because of the injury. When Vanecek is healthy, he might get an opportunity to serve as the No. 1 goaltender.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was activated from the IR list. Vanecek will miss his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday in Washington, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. Nico Daws is likely to see the majority of the starts until Vanecek is deemed fit to play.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out next two games Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Impact Vanecek has reportedly recovered from an illness that was hampering his recovery but is still dealing with his lower-body problem. With the Czech backstop on the shelf, Nico Daws will get the nod versus the Kings on Thursday and could also be between the pipes for Saturday's Stadium Series matchup with Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils injury updates: Vitek Vanecek, Dougie Hamilton, Ondrej Palat, more Devils coach Lindy Ruff provided injury updates ahead of his team's bout with the Kings on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • NJ.COM

Not suiting up Tuesday Vanecek (lower body/illness) won't dress for Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Nico Daws is starting in Nashville and Akira Schmid is the backup, leaving Vanecek out of action for a second straight game. It's unclear which issue is keeping Vanecek out this time, though the lower-body injury is likely of more concern than the illness even though both are expected to be short-term ailments. The 28-year-old's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Kings.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather and injured Vanecek is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and an illness, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact With Vanecek sidelined, Nico Daws is set to get the start in goal Monday against the Kraken. According to coach Lindy Ruff, "it might be a day or two" until Vanecek is ready to return, which suggests there's still a chance the 28-year-old netminder will be available against the Predators on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Hurricanes Vanecek will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek will make his fourth straight start despite allowing 11 goals on 107 shots over his previous three outings. His last appearance against the Hurricanes was a relief outing in which he stopped all 11 shots he faced. For now, it appears Vanecek has reclaimed the No. 1 job over Nico Daws, but it's a tenuous grip for the veteran netminder.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight start Vanecek made 25 saves Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact It was his third straight start (1-2-0), and he has allowed 11 goals in that span. The Devils were good in the first, bad in the second and then chasing the Flames in the third. Vanecek wasn't awful, but he doesn't seem to have the ability to steal games. And his 3.26 GAA and .887 save percentage don't inspire confidence. The Devils could make a move for goalie by the deadline and that would likely chase Vanecek to the bench. Don't count on him if he Devils somehow start to push for the postseason.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Lindy Ruff after another Vitek Vanecek dud: 'It was a tough night for him' Coach Lindy Ruff said Vanecek had a “tough night in goal" after his club's 5-3 loss to Calgary.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NJ.COM

Set to start Thursday Vanecek is slated to get the starting nod against the Flames at home Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports

Impact Vanecek will be between the pipes for his fifth straight contest despite posting a 3.35 GAA and .901 save percentage in his last four outings. Still, the 28-year-old backstop walked away with a 2-1-0 record and seems to have retaken the starting job from Nico Daws.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Avalanche Vanecek stopped 35 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Vanecek faced a tough test, but outside of giving up two goals in 29 seconds in the third period, he fared well. The 28-year-old has won three of his last four starts despite allowing 13 goals in that span. He's now at 17-8-2 with a 3.23 GAA and an .888 save percentage through 30 outings this season. Vanecek and Nico Daws were splitting starts just before the All-Star break, but it's possible Vanecek is given a chance to reclaim the No. 1 job soon. The Devils host the Flames on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Vanecek has gone 3-1-1 with an .899 save percentage over his past six appearances. Through 29 games played this season, he has posted a 16-8-2 record with a 3.24 GAA and an .886 save percentage. The Avalanche sit second in the league this campaign with 3.78 goals per contest.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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