{"id":26055,"date":"2025-07-27T23:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/26055\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T23:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:02:08","slug":"free-agent-profile-alexandar-georgiev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/26055\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Agent Profile: Alexandar Georgiev"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite posting solid career numbers and demonstrating the ability to step up as a number one goaltender when needed, free agent Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is coming off the worst season of his career<\/a>, which has made his NHL future uncertain. Split between the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, last season Georgiev posted a less-than-desirable 7-19-4 record to go along with a .875 save percentage and 3.71 goals against average.<\/p>\n

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While that performance may be enough to keep Georgiev from getting a guaranteed deal in the NHL, it\u2019s far below his otherwise solid career numbers. Given that the Bulgaria native is still 29 years old, he could still generate interest from a team in need of an experienced backup or simply someone to provide organizational depth.<\/p>\n

Georgiev also isn\u2019t far removed from significant success in the league. In the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, he combined for 78 wins with Colorado, leading the league in victories both years and earning his first career All-Star selection. His performance during the 2022-23 season, in which he posted 40 wins and a .918 save percentage, earned him a seventh-place finish in Vezina Trophy voting. That success makes last season\u2019s steep decline all the more puzzling, and may be enough for a team to view last season as more of a one-off.<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

2024-25: 49 GS, 7-19-4, 1152 SV, .875 SV%, 3.71 GAA, 0 SO, 2671 MIN, .362 QS%
Career: 288 GS, 151-108-26, 7,892 SV, .903 SV%, 2.99 GAA, 15 SO, 17,010 MIN, .500 QS%<\/p>\n

Potential Suitors<\/p>\n

At this point in the process, most teams have a clear idea of who their starter and backup will be for next season. However, teams not fully comfortable with their backup situation may take a chance on Georgiev bouncing back from his difficult 2024-25 campaign.<\/p>\n

One of Georgiev\u2019s former employers may fit this bill. The New York Rangers \u2014 where he began his career \u2014 currently have 39-year-old Jonathan Quick<\/a> set to back up star Igor Shesterkin<\/a>. While the Rangers do have prospect Callum Tung<\/a> waiting in the wings, the 21-year-old will need another year of development in the AHL. Adding Georgiev could provide valuable depth within the organization, offering a veteran presence to mentor Tung and someone they can rely on in case of injury.<\/p>\n

Teams not expecting to contend next season could also take a run at Georgiev, hoping he can revitalize his career, potentially making him a valuable trade asset come the deadline in March. However, those same teams might be better off giving opportunities to prospects looking to establish themselves in the league.<\/p>\n

Projected Contract<\/p>\n

Georgiev just finished the final year of his three year, $10.2MM contract, which came with a $3.4MM AAV. Unless he experiences a complete resurgence, those kinds of numbers are unlikely to come around again for Georgiev. For now, he\u2019d likely be open to any one-way deal, even if it\u2019s at the veteran minimum. At this stage of the offseason, no option is off the table, including a two-way contract, a PTO, or even a return to Russia, where he began his pro career and holds dual citizenship.<\/p>\n

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