VITEK
VANECEK
#41 -
G
Undisclosed, day-to-day
Status
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
187 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Jan 15, 2021
Born
Jan 9, 1996
(28 yrs)
Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic
Drafted
Drafted by Washington in 2014 (2/39).
Drafted from
Liberec (Cze Jr.)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Washington in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-19 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year contract.
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| 2022-07-08 |
Acquired from the Washington Capitals
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The New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek and a second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 46 overall) from the Washington Capitals for a second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 37 overall) and a third-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 70 overall). |
| 2022-07-06 |
Washington Capitals tendered a qualifying offer.
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| 2022-02-28 |
Recalled from his conditioning assignment with the Hershey Bears (AHL).
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| 2022-02-27 |
Missed 8 games (upper body injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ECHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2015-16 |
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Rotowire
Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Scouting Report
Has the reflexes, quickness and lateral movement needed to be a starting NHL goaltender. Also boasts a good glove hand. Still needs to get stronger. Has to improve at tracking pucks because many of the shots that get past him are from distance. Is still learning the tendencies of shooters and how to acclimate himself to the smaller rinks in North America.
Long Range Potential: Talented goaltender with a little upside.
