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Hockey News Hub: Spartak KHL goaltender Alexandar Georgiev had one year left on his contract, and his contract was terminated. His agent Stanislav Romanov said that Georgiev wants to return to the NHL: “The goal is to return to the NHL.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Rangers' Benoit Allaire to retire after free agency

The 2025-26 season will be the last for longtime New York Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire per a team announcement. Allaire will stick around the team through the NHL Draft and start of free agency, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, before he calls a 29-year career in the NHL to a close.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 29

After spending preseason with Sabres, Alexandar Georgiev made positive impression in Rochester

While goalie Alexandar Georgiev played just two games for Rochester before the Buffalo Sabres terminated his contract earlier this week, he left a strong impression on Americans coach Mike Leone.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Former NHLer Alexandar Georgiev signs two-year deal with KHL’s Spartak Moscow

Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has already found a new home, as he’s signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow in the KHL. Georgiev was a free agent after the termination of his one-year, $825,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 24

NHL News and Injuries: Islanders' Alexander Romanov out for five-six months after shoulder surgery

TSN: The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year, $1 million contract. Bill Hoope of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Buffalo Sabres have placed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / November 23

Former Rangers goalie heading to Russia after Sabres terminate contract

It wasn’t too long ago that former New York Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev was an NHL All-Star. Now it’s quite possible the 29-year-old played his final game in the NHL.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Sabres’ Alexandar Georgiev placed on unconditional waivers

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. While nothing is official at this point in time, it’s expected that Georgiev will go to Russia and sign in the KHL if he clears waivers and terminates his contract.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 15, 2025

NHL Rumors: Alexandar Georgiev, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Hockey News Hub: There is a rumor out there that Buffalo Sabres Alexandar Georgiev is looking to return to Russia. His KHL rights are held by Spartak, and there are several KHL teams that are interested.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 8, 2025

NHL Notebook: Ville Husso and Alexandar Georgiev on waivers

For the first time in National Hockey League history, a trio of players began their 20th season together on the same team. In Tuesday’s season opener against the New York Rangers, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins became the first three players to play 20 seasons together on the same team.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 7, 2025

Five NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 7

A couple of veteran netminders are on the wire. On Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres placed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers, with the Anaheim Ducks doing the same with Ville Husso.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7, 2025

Sabres to place Alexandar Georgiev on waivers

The Sabres will be placing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers today, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters (including Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald).

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 23, 2025

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ Dominant Preseason Opener

The Buffalo Sabres blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-0, to open their preseason dominantly at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, yesterday. The Sabres

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22, 2025

Recapping the Sabres’ Intrasquad Practice & Preseason Preview

To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 11, 2025

Sabres sign Alexandar Georgiev to one-year, $825,000 contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year, $825,000 contract. Georgiev was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year contract with a $3.4 million cap hit.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27, 2025

Free agent profile: Alexandar Georgiev

Despite posting solid career numbers and demonstrating the ability to step up as a number one goaltender when needed, free agent Alexandar Georgiev is coming off the worst season of his career, which has made his NHL future uncertain.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 12, 2024

Georgiev Surprised by Trade, Talks Time With Avs & Askarov

ST. LOUIS — Alexandar Georgiev was surprised to get traded. On Monday, the San Jose Sharks acquired the goalie, Nikolai Kovalenko, and a pair of draft picks from the Colorado Avalanche for netminder Mackenzie Blackwood, Givani Smith, and a pick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9, 2024

Is Sharks Trade for Georgiev Little More Than a Layover?

The San Jose Sharks’ acquisition of Alexandar Georgiev was interesting because of the significant package the Sharks received from the Colorado Avalanche and the questions surrounding Georgiev’s future.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 7, 2024

Good & Bad: Georgiev Solid in Goal as Avalanche Bounce Back in Detroit, Defeat Red Wings 2-1

DETROIT — Through the first 27 games, the Avalanche have only led five times at the first intermission and won each time. They did both of those things on Saturday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 at Little Caesars Arena.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 22, 2024

Good & Bad: Alexandar Georgiev Stellar in Avs Win Over Caps

Alexandar Georgiev played one of his best games of the season in the Avalanche’s 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena Thursday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17, 2024

Avalanche place starting goaltender on IR

The Colorado Avalanche have placed starting goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper-body) on injured reserve.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 15, 2024

Alexandar Georgiev Out with Upper-Body Injury

The Colorado Avalanche confirmed Friday that goaltender Alexandar Georgiev is out with an upper-body injury and recalled Trent Miner from the Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 7, 2024

Good & Bad: Georgiev, Avalanche Come Up Short in Goaltending Battle vs Winnipeg

Alexandar Georgiev had his best game of the season. But the goalie on the other side was one save better. Colorado suffered its first shutout loss on Thursday, falling 1-0 to the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / October 20, 2024

3 Avalanche Goalie Trade Targets to Replace Georgiev

The Colorado Avalanche have stumbled out of the gate to start the 2024-25 season and are currently the proud owners of a 1-4-0 record and the third-to-last spot in the league-wide rankings.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19, 2024

Alexandar Georgiev’s ‘relief’ reaction to Avalanche’s OT win over Ducks

Alexandar Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche have had a tough start to the 2024-25 season. Poor goaltending has plagued Colorado throughout their early slate of games.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / October 11, 2024

Avalanche: Georgiev’s Opening Night Meltdown a Concern

Don’t sound the alarm but the Colorado Avalanche opened the 2024-25 NHL season with a resounding 8-4 loss at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights and currently sit third-last in the league standings.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 24, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche needed Alexandar Georgiev to step up, and he did just that in Game 2

In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, you need your goaltender to come up with key saves at the most crucial moments of the game. In the first game of the Central Division Semifinals between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche, Avs netminder Alexandar Georgiev did not rise to the occasion, surrendering seven goals and on 23 shots in a 7-6 loss.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / April 24, 2024

Georgiev bounces back, Avalanche even series 1-1 in Winnipeg

The Colorado Avalanche tied their first-round series with the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2 Tuesday night. There were doubts about starting Alexandar Georgiev in Game 2 after his poor performance in Game 1.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024

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The Jets took 1-0 series lead against the Avalanche on Sunday night thanks to a wild 7-6 win.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024

The Avalanche have a goalie problem, and it might cost them

The Avalanche only have one clear flaw on their roster, and it was on full display in a 7-6 loss to the Jets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series.

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