Scouting Report: Alex Nedeljkovic, G, Plymouth (OHL)
Central Scouting Rank: 4
Bio
| Alex Nedeljkovic | |
|---|---|
| Hometown: | Parma, OH |
| Birth Date: | 1/7/1996 |
| Height: | 6'0 |
| Weight: | 184 |
| Catches: | Left |
| Position: | Goaltender |
Stats
| 2013-14 Stats | |
|---|---|
| Team: | Plymouth (OHL) |
| GP: | 61 |
| Wins: | 26 |
| GAA: | 2.88 |
| SV% | 0.925 |
Overview
Alex Nedeljkovic was stellar in his second season with the Plymouth Whalers in 2013-14, appearing in an astonishing 61 of their 68 games while posting a .925 save percentage, good for second best in the league.
His heroics between the pipes were enough to earn him the 2013-14 OHL Goaltender of the Year award, the first puck-stopper in franchise history to earn the distinction.
Although Nedeljkovic doesn't possess ideal size for an NHL goaltender, he has exceptional athleticism, good lateral quickness and plays with calmness and poise in big games (as evidenced in his gold medal winning turn with the United States at the 2014 Under-18 World Championships).
Pro Comparison
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Scouts are saying
"He's one of the quickest goalies available in the upcoming draft," NHL Central Scouting's Al Jensen said of Nedeljkovic. "Alex has excellent lateral quickness and moves effortlessly throughout his crease with quickness and control. He competes and battles very hard and gives his team a chance to win every night."
"A very calming presence in net who is mentally strong and gives his teammates a sense of confidence. Has excellent flexibility and athleticism. Shows great quickness both post-to-post and down-and-up. Very quick footwork around the crease with fast legs/pads to take away the lower half of the net. Tremendous glove hand. Lacks ideal size in today's NHL, but does a good job fighting through screens to find pucks. Great in 1-on-1 situations, always forces shooters to make the first move."- Red Line Report