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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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs

Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Friedman: Oilers set to change goalie coaches, trying to find new backup for Stuart Skinner

As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

What Does Alexandar Georgiev’s Future Look Like?

Pending UFA goaltender Alexandar Georgiev picked a bad time to post career lows last season. After a December trade, Georgiev spent the end of last season with the San Jose Sharks and concluded a three-year, $10.2MM contract he’d signed with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. First up is a look at San Jose.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 18

Alex Ovechkin has no plans to retire

Max Miller: San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev said that he spoke with GM Mike Grier, and he was told that he won’t be back next year. He’ll be a UFA.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

NHL Trade Talk Roundup: Playoff Schedule, Sharks Dump Goalie

In today’s NHL Trade Talk roundup, the first round of the playoffs is set, and the schedule has been released. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have informed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev that he will not be re-signed and will have to find another team in free agency.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Sharks will not bring back pending UFA Alexandar Georgiev for 2025-26

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is already getting to work building his team for next season. This week, Grier informed goaltender and pending unrestricted free agent Alexandar Georgiev that he will not be re-signed, ending his short stay with the Bay Area club, reports Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Sharks won’t re-sign Alexandar Georgiev

Sharks general manager Mike Grier has informed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev he won’t be offered a contract extension before reaching unrestricted free agency in July, Georgiev told Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News late last night.

San Jose Sharks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Sharks' Alexandar Georgiev returns to Colorado to face Avs

The Colorado Avalanche came into the season with championship aspirations and Alexandar Georgiev as their top goaltender. Two months in, Colorado was scuffling and made bold moves to reshape its goaltending tandem.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 22

Sharks Locker Room: No Easy Answers or Quick Fixes

If only it was just one thing or even a handful of things to fix. When an entire team collapses, like the San Jose Sharks did blowing a 5-1 lead to the Nashville Predators, what do you do?

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 20

Good & Bad: Kiviranta Scores Twice on Georgiev to Lift Avalanche Over San Jose

The battle of Alexandar Georgiev v.s. Mackenzie Blackwood ended up being the Joel Kiviranta show. Kiviranta scored twice on his former teammate to lift the Avalanche to a 4-2 victory on Thursday.

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

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

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.

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NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 7

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 / Field Level Media / December 7

Alexandar Georgiev recovers in goal as Avalanche edge Wings

Alexandar Georgiev bounced back from his worst outing of the season by making 29 saves and the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 22

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Alexandar Georgiev Leads Avalanche to 2-1 Win Over Capitals

The Colorado Avalanche and Washington Capitals have faced off twice in less than a week. The last time these two teams met, on Nov. 15, the Capitals blew out the Avalanche in a 5-2 win in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

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 / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Avalanche’s Alexandar Georgiev out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The injury bug continues to take a toll on the Colorado Avalanche this season. After numerous players have missed extended periods of time throughout the start of this season, the team announced Friday that goaltender Alexandar Georgiev is out with an upper-body injury, and is considered day-to-day.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 15

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

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

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 11

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024

Watch: Jets take Game 1 against Avs by the thinnest of margins

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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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