Karel Vejmelka signed a five-year contract with the Utah Hockey Membership on Thursday. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
The 28-year-old goalie is 16-16-4 with a 2.45 goals-against common and .910 save share in 38 video games (35 begins) for Utah. He might have turn out to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
“Karel has been integral to the success of our workforce this season,” Utah normal supervisor Invoice Armstrong stated. “He’s a proficient goaltender that competes each evening he takes the online and has solidified one of the crucial crucial positions on our workforce. We’re thrilled to have Karel signed for the subsequent 5 years.”
Vejmelka is within the closing yr of a three-year, $8.175 million contract ($2.725 common annual worth) signed on March 21, 2022.
A fifth-round choice (No. 145) by the Nashville Predators within the 2015 NHL Draft, Vejmelka is 60-91-15 with a 3.26 GAA, .901 save share and 6 shutouts in 178 video games (166 begins) for Utah and the Arizona Coyotes.
The signing comes a day after ahead Alex Kerfoot and defenseman Ian Cole every signed a one-year contract with Utah for subsequent season. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
Every might have turn out to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Kerfoot has 16 factors (seven targets, 9 assists) in 61 video games this season and leads Utah forwards in blocked photographs (45).
“We’re very happy for Alex to stay in Utah,” Armstrong stated. “Alex is a crucial chief for our group along with his versatility on the ice and management on the ice, and we look ahead to having his continued contribution as we combat down the stretch to make the playoffs.”
Chosen by the New Jersey Devils within the fifth spherical (No. 150) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Kerfoot has 280 factors (94 targets, 186 assists) in 585 regular-season video games with the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Utah, and 18 factors (six targets, 12 assists) in 48 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. The 30-year-old has performed 406 consecutive video games, the fourth-longest energetic streak within the NHL.
Cole has 13 factors (one objective, 12 assists) in 61 video games this season and is second the NHL with 160 blocked photographs behind Jacob Trouba of the Anaheim Geese (165). He’s second amongst Utah defensemen with 73 hits, behind Michael Kesselring (74).
“We’re thrilled to have Ian again for an additional season,” Armstrong stated. “Ian’s championship pedigree, work ethic and management on and off the ice are priceless belongings to our group, and we’re thrilled to have him stay with our group as we combat for a playoff spot.”
Chosen by the St. Louis Blues within the first spherical (No. 18) of the 2007 NHL Draft, Cole has 206 factors (35 targets, 171 assists) in 887 regular-season video games with the Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and Utah. The 36-year-old has 31 factors (three targets, 28 assists) in 129 playoff video games and gained the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.
