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Georgiev's NHL Comeback: Another Reset?
10 Jun
Summary
- Georgiev terminated KHL contract for NHL return.
- Sabres' gamble on Georgiev yielded poor results.
- Once led NHL in wins; now seeking depth role.
Alexandar Georgiev has officially terminated his contract with KHL club Spartak Moscow, with his representatives stating his intention to pursue a return to the NHL next season. This move marks the end of a brief and unsuccessful tenure with the Buffalo Sabres organization.
Georgiev, who signed a one-year contract with the Sabres in September, was brought in to stabilize their goaltending depth. However, he failed to impress during training camp and early evaluations, ultimately being assigned to the AHL's Rochester Americans. There, he posted a 0-2 record with a 3.57 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage.
Previously, Georgiev was a prominent NHL goaltender, leading the league in wins during the 2023-24 season with Colorado. However, his performance declined significantly across his final seasons with Colorado and San Jose. Upon his departure from the Sabres, he signed with Spartak Moscow in the KHL, where he recorded a 2.37 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 24 games.
With most NHL teams already set in their goaltending positions, Georgiev's potential return is expected to be in a backup or organizational depth capacity. For Buffalo, this chapter is closed, while for Georgiev, it represents another career reset.
