Alexandar Georgiev
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 178 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 30 |
| Age | 29 (Feb 10, 1996) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on Waivers | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $825K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Traded to San Jose Sharks | |
| Dec 9, 2024 | San Jose Sharks | Acquired from Colorado Avalanche | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 3 years @ $3.400M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Oct 15, 2020 | New York Rangers | Signed 2 years @ $2.425M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jul 17, 2017 | New York Rangers | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
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| 2017-18 | NYR | 10 | 425:23 | 51.06 | 37.94 | 3.09 | 2.54 | 0.55 | 93.31 | 91.86 | 1.45 |
| 2018-19 | NYR | 32 | 1454:09 | 47.12 | 33.42 | 2.97 | 2.76 | 0.21 | 91.73 | 91.11 | 0.62 |
| 2019-20 | NYR | 34 | 1471:50 | 44.84 | 31.96 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 0.16 | 91.96 | 91.46 | 0.51 |
| 2020-21 | NYR | 18 | 774:19 | 40.99 | 29.06 | 2.30 | 2.48 | -0.18 | 91.47 | 92.10 | -0.63 |
| 2021-22 | NYR | 32 | 1459:37 | 40.08 | 27.95 | 2.51 | 2.38 | 0.12 | 91.47 | 91.03 | 0.44 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 62 | 2932:21 | 40.49 | 30.26 | 2.46 | 2.13 | 0.33 | 92.97 | 91.87 | 1.10 |
| 2023-24 | COL | 63 | 2835:35 | 40.63 | 27.91 | 2.36 | 2.58 | -0.22 | 90.75 | 91.54 | -0.79 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 31 | 1425:35 | 42.97 | 28.54 | 2.69 | 3.03 | -0.34 | 89.38 | 90.57 | -1.19 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 18 | 771:35 | 34.99 | 24.73 | 2.22 | 3.11 | -0.89 | 87.42 | 91.02 | -3.60 |
| 2024-25 | COL, SJS | 49 | 2197:10 | 40.17 | 27.20 | 2.53 | 3.06 | -0.53 | 88.76 | 90.71 | -1.96 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | NYR | 10 | 39:04 | 78.33 | 64.51 | 7.11 | 7.68 | -0.57 | 88.10 | 88.98 | -0.89 |
| 2018-19 | NYR | 32 | 170:54 | 71.97 | 54.42 | 7.11 | 5.27 | 1.85 | 90.32 | 86.93 | 3.39 |
| 2019-20 | NYR | 34 | 179:16 | 89.70 | 62.25 | 8.14 | 7.03 | 1.11 | 88.71 | 86.93 | 1.78 |
| 2020-21 | NYR | 18 | 70:14 | 74.32 | 42.71 | 7.32 | 5.13 | 2.20 | 88.00 | 82.86 | 5.14 |
| 2021-22 | NYR | 32 | 104:41 | 77.95 | 57.32 | 7.08 | 12.04 | -4.96 | 79.00 | 87.66 | -8.66 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 62 | 281:44 | 76.46 | 57.93 | 7.99 | 8.52 | -0.53 | 85.29 | 86.21 | -0.92 |
| 2023-24 | COL | 63 | 303:31 | 73.14 | 55.55 | 7.45 | 7.71 | -0.26 | 86.12 | 86.59 | -0.47 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 31 | 120:22 | 90.72 | 65.30 | 9.18 | 12.96 | -3.78 | 80.15 | 85.95 | -5.79 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 18 | 61:00 | 82.62 | 59.02 | 8.29 | 8.85 | -0.56 | 85.00 | 85.96 | -0.96 |
| 2024-25 | COL, SJS | 49 | 181:22 | 88.00 | 63.19 | 8.88 | 11.58 | -2.70 | 81.68 | 85.95 | -4.27 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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Sabres notes: Ryan McLeod, other forwards struggling early; Alexandar Georgiev practices with Rochester at Sabres Space (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Sabres notes: Ryan McLeod, other forwards struggling early; Alexandar Georgiev practices with Rochester at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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NHL Rumors: Alexandar Georgiev, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs at NHL Rumors (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall at Sabres Space (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Alexandar Georgiev joins Rochester; Sabres make recall at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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NHL Notebook: Ville Husso and Alexandar Georgiev on waivers at Oilers Nation (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Multiple Players Hit Waivers Just Hours Before Opening Night, Including Promising Goaltender at Habs Fanatics (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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NHL Waivers: Husso And Georgiev Among Five Players On The Wire On Oct. 7 at The Hockey News (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Sabres to trim roster by waiving goalie Alexandar Georgiev at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Lyon, Georgiev or Levi: Who should start for the Buffalo Sabres if UPL is out? at Sabres Noise (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Red Wings-Sabres preseason game #1 Tweetcap: Detroit cruises past the Sabres 5-2 thanks to vets & youngsters at The Malik Report (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres at Sabres Space (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Sabres preseason: Radim Mrtka set to debut, Alexandar Georgiev to start at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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5 Buffalo Sabres that fans need to watch closely in the first preseason games at Sabres Noise (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Sabres' gamble on Alexandar Georgiev already looks like a mistake at Sabres Noise (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres signing Alexandar Georgiev could signal a bigger problem in net at Sabres Noise (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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Sabres Sign Georgiev as Luukkonen Battles Nagging Injury at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev at Sabres Space (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres goalie depth chart after Alexandar Georgiev signing at Sabres Noise (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Rangers Daily: Scott Morrow and teammates set for first rookie game; new home for ex-Blueshirts goalie Georgiev at Forever Blueshirts (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Deen’s Daily: NHL Reinstates Acquitted Hockey Canada Players; Georgiev Lands NHL Deal in the East at Colorado Hockey Now (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Ex-Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev signs one-year contract with Buffalo Sabres at Forever Blueshirts (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev to one-year contract at Sabres Space (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev to one-year contract at Sabres Space (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Sabres sign goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year deal at Sabres Space (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres add Georgiev to goaltender stable at Die by the Blade (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev to one-year contract at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Alex Georgiev se trouve enfin du boulot à 2 semaines des camps at HABSolument Fan (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Sabres Sign Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to 1-Year Contract at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Georgiev Signs One-Year Deal With Buffalo at Colorado Hockey Now (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche should reunite with goalie to solve depth issues at Mile High Sticking (Fri Jul 18, 2025)
Current Contract
Alexandar Georgiev signed a $825,000 1-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres and General Manager Kevyn Adams on September 11, 2025 with an AAV of $825,000. This contract will start in 2025-26 and end after the 2025-26 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 0.86% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Alexandar Georgiev signed a $10,200,000 3-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche and General Manager Joe Sakic on July 10, 2022 with an AAV of $3,400,000. This contract will start in 2022-23 and end after the 2024-25 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 4.12% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 26 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2023-24 | 27 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | UFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 28 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $10,200,000 | $10,200,000 | $10,200,000 |
Alexandar Georgiev signed a $4,850,000 2-year contract with the New York Rangers and General Manager Jeff Gorton on October 15, 2020 with an AAV of $2,425,000. This contract will start in 2020-21 and end after the 2021-22 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 2.98% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 24 | $2,425,000 | $2,425,000 | - | - | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2021-22 | 25 | $2,425,000 | $2,425,000 | - | - | $2,650,000 | $2,650,000 | $2,650,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $4,850,000 | $4,850,000 | $4,850,000 |
Alexandar Georgiev signed a $2,377,500 3-year contract with the New York Rangers and General Manager Jeff Gorton on July 17, 2017 with an AAV of $792,500. This contract will start in 2017-18 and end after the 2019-20 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 1.06% of the salary cap.
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
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| 2017-18 | 21 | $792,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2018-19 | 22 | $792,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 23 | $792,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $397,500 | $277,500 | $2,100,000 | $2,377,500 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2011-12 | Russia U16 | 22 | 0.00 | 0.000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Russia U17 | 33 | 2.14 | 0.000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Liiga | 14 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 339 | 28 | 2.21 | 0.917 | |||||||||||
| 2014-15 | U20 SM-sarja | 25 | 56 | 2.26 | 0.920 | 12 | 32 | 2.60 | 0.909 | |||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Liiga | 10 | 3 | 4 | 176 | 15 | 2.28 | 0.915 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 5 | 3.80 | 0.857 | ||||||
| 2015-16 | Mestis | 13 | 8 | 5 | 322 | 30 | 2.50 | 0.907 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WJC-20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 128 | 13 | 2.52 | 0.898 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | U20 SM-sarja | 9 | 26 | 2.85 | 0.905 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | Liiga | 27 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 571 | 44 | 1.70 | 0.923 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.000 | ||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 331 | 27 | 3.15 | 0.918 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | 37 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 1138 | 103 | 2.98 | 0.909 | |||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | 33 | 33 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 1057 | 91 | 2.91 | 0.914 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | 11 | 2 | 9 | 324 | 38 | 3.65 | 0.883 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WC | 2 | 2 | 46 | 0.00 | 1.000 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | 34 | 34 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1063 | 96 | 3.04 | 0.910 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | 19 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 465 | 44 | 2.71 | 0.905 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | 33 | 33 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 832 | 85 | 2.92 | 0.898 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 2.04 | 0.935 | |||
| 2022-23 | NHL | 62 | 62 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 1904 | 156 | 2.53 | 0.919 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 210 | 18 | 2.60 | 0.914 | ||
| 2023-24 | NHL | 63 | 63 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 1770 | 183 | 3.02 | 0.897 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 311 | 33 | 2.85 | 0.897 | ||
| 2024-25 | NHL | 18 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 421 | 53 | 3.38 | 0.874 | |||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | 31 | 31 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 896 | 112 | 3.88 | 0.875 | ||||||||||
| 2025-26 | AHL | 2 | 2 | 67 | 7 | 3.57 | 0.896 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 303 | 303 | 151 | 108 | 26 | 8739 | 847 | 2.99 | 0.903 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 552 | 53 | 2.72 | 0.906 | ||