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Former Longtime New York Rangers Goaltender Secures New Contract Within The Atlantic Division

Originally posted on Blade of Steel | By Hunter Bowman | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 8:10 PM ET

It appears former New York Rangers goaltender has managed to keep his career in the National Hockey League alive, as reports have confirmed that he just inked a new deal.

Former Rangers goaltender, Alexander Georgiev, who played with the organization for the first five seasons of his NHL career has just inked a new deal with the Buffalo Sabres after the San Jose Sharks refused to resign him in free agency.

According to reports it's only a one-year deal, worth a total of $825,000, that expires on July 1st 2026.

Alexandar Georgiev signs a one-year deal with the #sabres worth $825,000.

SIGNED: The Buffalo Sabres have signed G Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract, worth $825,000.

Alexander Georgiev Desperately Needs To Bounce Back With The Buffalo Sabres

The 29-year old goaltender will need to prove to the Sabres that he's worth the risk as he after he split the 2024-25 season with the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks. Where he only managed to finish the year with a 15-26-4 record, 3.71 goals-against average and .875 save percentage.

However, following last season, Georgiev had posted career highs during his first two seasons in Colorado , as he managed to tying Linus Ullmark for the league lead with 40 wins in 2022-23 and topping all netminders with 38 wins in 2023-24.

Given his age and experience, i can totally see Georgiev turning things around and return to his true form with the Sabres, given the fact that there isn't a ton of pressure surrounding the organization, like there was with the Avalanche due to the fact that the are a true Stanley Cup contending team.

Georgiev has played 303 career games over the last eight seasons with the New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks, so a calmer enviornment could do some justice to re-spark his career.

This article first appeared on Blade of Steel and was syndicated with permission.

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