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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Vejmelka is still seeking his first win of 2024-25. He has surrendered 10 goals on 99 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Carolina ranks second in the league with 4.21 goals per game this campaign.
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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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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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Looking for first win of season
GUtah Hockey Club
November 5, 2024
Vejmelka will guard the road crease versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Allows five goals in loss
GUtah Hockey Club
October 24, 2024
Vejmelka allowed five goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
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Slated to start Thursday
GUtah Hockey Club
October 24, 2024
Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the home start versus Colorado on Thursday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
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Perfect in relief Tuesday
GUtah Hockey Club
October 22, 2024
Vejmelka stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Connor Ingram in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Senators.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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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