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Ex-Rangers goaltender officially leaves North America after having contract terminated
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Former New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev's career has hit an all-time low. After having his contract terminated by the Buffalo Sabres, he is headed back to Europe to play in the 2nd-best league in the world.
It was reported today by NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman that former New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev was placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
The Buffalo Sabres placed Georgiev on waivers yesterday, and after clearing them is free to explore opportunities elsewhere.
Instead of resigning himself to play in the minors, where he was last with the Rochester Americans, he's chosen to head back to Europe to play with the KHL's Spartak HC..
Elliotte Friedman
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Alexandar Georgiev is on waivers for contract termination. Per
@HockeyNewsHub
, he is en route to Spartak in KHL
Former New York Rangers Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev Heads to the KHL
Georgiev leaves the NHL with a total of 303 games played across four organizations with the Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, and New York Rangers.
He signed a one-year deal with the Sabres for $825K AAV, but would never make an appearance in the NHL due to the nature of the team's fluctuating pipeline, which includes Alex Lyon, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and Devon Levi.
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In his last 45 games played in the NHL, he had a record of 15-26-4, 3.71 GAA, and a .875 save percentage.
Georgiev was originally an undrafted player who was signed by the New York Rangers in 2017, and had a record of 151-108-26, 2.99 GAA, and a .903 save percentage.
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