Loading…
Loading…Vitek Vanecek projects as a depth goaltender for now, with a 7.7 overall that ranks 99th of 104 rated goaltenders.
He has allowed 8.3 more goals than expected given shot quality, which is what holds the rating back.
He surged from 11.8 in 2024-25 to 28.9 in 2025-26, one of the bigger jumps in his 6-season card history.
The contract, $1M through 2026-27, grades Fair: the model's expected value of $850K is within $150K of what he is paid.
The New York Islanders have $999K of space under the $104M cap this season.
| Season | Team | GP | Overall | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | UTA | 22 | 28.9 | -5.3 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 25 | 11.8 | -10.3 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 32 | 7.2 | -12.8 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 52 | 87.7 | 11.2 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 42 | 72.9 | 2.2 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 37 | 21.6 | -4.5 |
Other NYI goaltenders by rating: Ilya Sorokin (98.8), Semyon Varlamov (92.9). See the full New York Islanders cap sheet.
How we rate players: each skater's overall is a percentile (0-100) built from offense, defense, play driving, finishing, power-play and penalty-kill impact against players at the same position; goalies are rated on goals saved above expected. Contract value compares the cap hit with the salary the model expects for that level of production, age and position. Figures are updated as new games and signings arrive.