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5d ago

Buffalo Sabres Sign Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to One-Year, $825,000 Deal

The low-cost move provides short-term cover with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen managing a training-camp "tweak."

Alexandar Georgiev, Colorado Avalanche (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Apr 1, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) defends the goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev saves a shot by Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Overview

  • The Sabres announced the one-year contract at a $825,000 cap hit, with no bonuses or movement clauses reported.
  • Reporting from The Athletic indicates the signing was partly prompted by Luukkonen arriving at camp with a minor injury, with the cause and timeline not yet known.
  • Georgiev joins a depth chart featuring Alex Lyon and Devon Levi, creating internal competition for NHL starts if Luukkonen is unavailable.
  • The 29-year-old is coming off a difficult 2024–25 season split between Colorado and San Jose, finishing 15-26-4 with a 3.71 GAA and .875 save percentage after a December trade.
  • Over 303 NHL games with the Rangers, Avalanche and Sharks, Georgiev owns a 2.99 GAA, .903 save percentage and 15 shutouts, including a 40-win peak in 2022–23.