Alexandar Georgiev - NHL News & Rumors

Waivers for contract termination Georgiev has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination, according to AHL Rochester.

Impact Georgiev split time in the 2024-25 season between the Avalanche and the Sharks, but in his time with the Sabres organization, he has not appeared in an NHL game. With AHL Rochester, he has played in only two games, losing both of them. The 29-year-old will be a free agent assuming he clears, but there have been reports about a KHL deal being a possibility as well.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Waivers for contract termination Georgiev has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination, according to AHL Rochester.

Impact Georgiev split time in the 2024-25 season between the Avalanche and the Sharks, but in his time with the Sabres organization, he has not appeared in an NHL game. With AHL Rochester, he has only played in two games, losing both of them. The 29-year-old will be a free agent assuming he clears, but there have been reports about a KHL deal being a possibility as well.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres Notes - Georgiev Clears, Benson Bruised, Injury Update The Buffalo Sabres will start the season with Alex Lyon as their starting goaltender and recent waiver claim Colten Ellis as their backup. E...

OCTOBER 9 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres Place Alexandar Georgiev on Waivers The Alexandar Georgiev era has ended in Buffalo before it even started. After claiming goalie Colten Ellis from the St. Louis Blues on Monda...

OCTOBER 8 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Former Rangers Goalie Hitting Waivers While speaking to reporters, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that former New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will...

OCTOBER 8 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Set to hit waivers Head coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday that Georgiev will be placed on waivers, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Even with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) starting the year on injured reserve, Georgiev seemingly failed to impress the Sabres' brass, as the club claimed netminder Colten Ellis on Monday. Georgiev will report to AHL Rochester if he goes unclaimed on the waiver wire, and at best, he'd be the No. 4 option on the organizational depth chart.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff anticipated opening the season next week without starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who suffered a lower-body injury in his preseason debut

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Sabres Notes - Injury Update, Reimer Signs With Leafs The Buffalo Sabres allowed three straight second-period goals in a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit on Thursday, with a lineup fairly th...

SEPTEMBER 26 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Tending twine Thursday Georgiev will defend the road crease during Thursday's preseason game against Detroit, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Georgiev will draw the start Thursday, and he's also slated to play the full game against the Red Wings. The Sabres also announced that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will have his first full practice Thursday, and Georgiev's opportunities to begin the regular season will likely be limited if Luukkonen is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Monday Georgiev will patrol the blue paint on the road versus Columbus on Monday, likely playing two periods, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Georgiev will open Monday's preseason contest while Devon Levi is expected to come in for the third period. In 49 regular-season games with the Avs and Sharks last year, Georgiev went 15-26-4 with a .875 save percentage -- not exactly the type of numbers to instill confidence in his ability to carry a team. Still, Georgiev could see additional opportunities to start the 2025-26 campaign if Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) isn't ready to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruff Provides Encouraging News On Tuch, Luukkonen Less than a week ago, Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams spoke with the media at the opening of training camp at LECOM Harborcenter with news abo...

SEPTEMBER 21 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres goalie Luukkonen listed day to day, set to miss start of training camp with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams listed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as being day to day in announcing the starting goalie will miss the opening of training camp because of a low...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Sabres' gamble on Alexandar Georgiev already looks like a mistake Buffalo’s decision to sign the veteran goalie leads to more questions than answers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SABRENOISE.COM

Alexandar Georgiev deal with the Sabers | NHL.com NHL Tonight react to the news of Alexandar Georgiev signing a one year deal with the Sabers and more

SEPTEMBER 15 • NHL.COM

Luukkonen's Status Uncertain As Sabres Camp Nears The Buffalo Sabres signing of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and the injury status to starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are likely the first quest...

SEPTEMBER 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Buffalo Sabres signing Alexandar Georgiev could signal a bigger problem in net On Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres signed free agent goalie Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year deal. At the time, the move made a lot of sense an...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SABRENOISE.COM

There's more to the Sabres signing Alexandar Georgiev than you think Buffalo’s Georgiev signing isn’t what it seems.

SEPTEMBER 12 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Sabres Sign Georgiev Due To Looming Concerns Of Luukkonen's Injury Status The Buffalo Sabres appeared to have well-stocked shelves in goal, as the signing of veteran Alex Lyon in July added a third goalie with NHL...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sabres reportedly rocked by goalie injury just after signing Alexandar Georgiev ahead of 2025-26 camp The Buffalo Sabres reportedly face a setback ahead of the 2025-26 NHL training camp as a goalie injury surfaces shortly after signing Alexan...

SEPTEMBER 12 • BOLAVIP.COM

Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev signs a new deal with a new team The 29 year old goalie gets a fresh start.

SEPTEMBER 12 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Joins Buffalo on one-year deal Georgiev signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Sabres on Thursday.

Impact Georgiev's contract is cheap enough to make it possible to bury his cap hit in the minors if he doesn't perform well enough to make the NHL roster. He'll compete with Alex Lyon and Devon Levi for the backup role during training camp, though this signing seems to indicate the Sabres don't expect Levi to begin in the NHL this year. Georgiev had terrible numbers between Colorado and San Jose last year, with a 15-26-4 record with a 3.71 GAA and an .875 save percentage over 49 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Have Boom-Or-Bust Potential With Current Goaltending Over the last 12 months, the San Jose Sharks’ goaltending has undergone wholesale changes. MacKenzie Blackwood is now a member of the Colora...

JULY 17 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Loses in finale Georgiev stopped 25 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Oilers. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Georgiev went 0-3-3 with 25 goals allowed over his last six games of the season. The 29-year-old ends the year at 15-26-4 with a 3.71 GAA and an .875 save percentage. Per Max Miller of NHL.com, Georgiev has already been informed he'll be a free agent this summer, as general manager Mike Grier is not interested in re-signing the struggling goalie. Given Georgiev's statistical decline over the last two years, he may not find anything more than a backup role if he stays in the NHL, though he could opt to continue his career overseas. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Georgiev to make a positive impact in 2025-26, regardless of where he ends up.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury

Sabres goalie Luukkonen listed day to day, set to miss start of training camp with lower-body injury