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Karel Vejmelka

Goaltender · Utah Mammoth

2015 Draft, Rd 5 Pick 24 (#145) — Nashville Predators

Next Game

Mon, Apr 27 · 12:00 PM ET vs Golden Knights

ESPN, Utah16, Scripps Sports

Age 296'4"221 lbsCatches RightTrebic, CZE

Current Season

GP

64

W-L-OTL

38-20-3

GAA

2.75

SV%

.897

SO

2

GS

-

Last 5 Games

DateOppDecGASASV%
Apr 24vs VGKW232.938
Apr 21@ VGKW221.905
Apr 19@ VGKL330.900
Apr 16vs STL-318.833
Apr 14vs WPGW324.875

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.75M

Total Value

$23.75M

Expires

5 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Vejmelka's Stats Take a Dive

Karel Vejmelka stares down another rough outing as his numbers plummet in the latest NHL downs. Goaltenders live or die by these trends, and insiders whisper this could signal a deeper issue with his mechanics or team defense. Penguins fans know the drill - one bad stretch spirals if the coach doesn't tweak the crease committee fast.

Utah Mammoth
Playoffs
Vejmelka Carries Mammoth to Playoff Glory

Karel Vejmelka stands as the backbone propelling the Utah Mammoth into the playoffs, stealing games with stonewall saves. Without his masked magic between the pipes, this expansion squad lingers in the lottery instead of postseason contention. His surge validates the gamble on a netminder who thrives under desert lights.

Utah Mammoth
News
Barbashev Torches Vejmelka in UTA-VGK Clash

Ivan Barbashev picks his spots like a sniper in a phone booth, and Karel Vejmelka finds out the hard way as the Golden Knights keep the pressure on Utah. Mark Stone adds a power-play dagger against the same netminder, while Colton Sissons piles on with his own tally in this desert showdown. These goals expose Vejmelka's vulnerabilities that Vegas scouts have whispered about all season, raising stakes for Utah's goaltending carousel heading into crunch time.

Utah MammothVegas Golden Knights
Playoffs
Grubauer's Kraken Split-Season Shine

Philipp Grubauer emerges as the steady force in Seattle's tale of two wildly different seasons, stealing games when the team needed him most. His bounce-back arc whispers of veteran savvy that playoff foes ignore at their peril, especially after anchoring a rollercoaster campaign. Kraken brass knows his glove hand sets the tone for a deep run or early exit.

Seattle KrakenUtah Mammoth
Playoffs
Vejmelka-Hart Goalie Duel Ignites West

The Western Conference First Round spotlights a marquee matchup between Vejmelka and Hart in nets, where every save carries the weight of a series. Both keepers have posted shutdown numbers late in the year, forcing coaches to lean hard on their pipes amid shaky defenses. This battle tests who bends first under playoff pressure, with the winner gaining serious momentum.

Carolina HurricanesUtah Mammoth
Game Recap
Vejmelka Sieves Three in Mammoth Loss

Karel Vejmelka stands tall early for the Utah Mammoth, but three goals slip past him in a tough road test against the Flames. Utah's expansion grit shows through, yet Calgary's pressure tests the young netminder's resolve at a pivotal moment in the standings chase. Front offices whisper about goaltending stability as playoff positioning hangs in the balance for both squads.[NHL_RELEVANT: YES][GEO_COUNTRY: US][GEO_REGION: Utah]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Karel Vejmelka's stats this season?
Karel Vejmelka has a 38-20-3 record in 64 games this season with a 2.75 GAA and .897 save percentage, including 2 shutouts.
What team does Karel Vejmelka play for?
Karel Vejmelka is a goaltender for the Utah Mammoth.
What is Karel Vejmelka's contract?
Karel Vejmelka has a cap hit of $4.75M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Karel Vejmelka drafted?
Karel Vejmelka was drafted in the 2015 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators in Round 5, Pick 24 (145 overall).
Where is Karel Vejmelka from?
Karel Vejmelka is 29 years old and was born in Trebic, CZE.