The NHL season is just around the corner, and just about every NHL fan who enjoys fantasy hockey is joining leagues and preparing to draft their teams. In a fantasy hockey draft, there are the obvious choices. However, if you are looking for a sleeper pick between the pipes, then look no further. Here are three goalie sleepers to consider for your fantasy draft.
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3 Sleeper Goalies for 2025 Fantasy Hockey Drafts
Karel Vejmelka, Utah Mammoth
First up, Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Mammoth. Just a few years ago, fantasy managers picked him up off waivers because he faced a ton of shots. Now, he’s the kind of goalie who gets drafted, usually in the sleeper range. He’s arguably one of the most underrated starting goalies in the NHL.
Statistically, he’s a great fantasy pickup. He still faces a bunch of shots and still manages to post a strong save percentage. Last season, he had a 26-22-8 record with a .904 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.58 goals against average (GAA). Vejmelka probably won’t go in the first 10-12 rounds, but if you need a goalie to complement another NHL starter, he’s the pick, especially with the Mammoth projected to be a playoff team this year. He’s definitely worth the pick.
Jet Greaves, Columbus Blue Jackets
Next, Jet Greaves. He may not start the 2025-26 season as the Blue Jackets’ starter, but if he plays as well as he has early in his career, he’ll take over that job quickly. Last season, he posted a 7-2-2 record with a 1.91 GAA and a .938 SV%. Much like Vejmelka, he’s a strong statistical option. He’d be a good secondary goalie who can help your team pick up big wins. Even if he stays in a tandem role, he should still play 30-35 games. Greaves will likely be available after round 10 in your fantasy draft. If he is, grab him as soon as you can. He could easily become the unsung hero of your 2025-26 fantasy season.
Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadiens
Lastly, Sam Montembeault of the Montreal Canadiens. It was a toss-up between him and a few others, but it made the most sense to have him on this list. Last season, he helped his club reach the playoffs for the first time in his career. He finished with a 31-24-7 record, a 2.82 GAA, and a .901 SV%. He played well enough to earn the third-string role for Canada at the 4-Nations and again at the Olympic orientation camp. Montembeault has shown during his time in Montreal that he can be consistent. Last season, he set career highs in wins, GAA, and shutouts. This season, the Canadiens have an even better team, especially with the addition of Noah Dobson. There’s a good chance he could have an even stronger year overall.
The other goalie who could have made this list is Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s projected to serve as the backup this season. If that holds, he’ll be one of the most reliable backups in the NHL. Still, Vejmelka, Greaves, and Montembeault all deserve their spots ahead of him.
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