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Sabres Sign Goalie Georgiev to $825K Deal

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $825,000.
Georgiev, 29, previously played for the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, ending last season with a 15-26-4 record.
He recorded a 3.71 goals-against average and .875 save percentage in 49 games.
Georgiev led the NHL in wins for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and was an All-Star in 2024.
He has a career record of 151-108-26 with a .903 save percentage over 303 games.

History

Historical Context

The NHL introduced a salary cap of $64.3 million in 2013, significantly altering team dynamics and player contracts. This cap has led teams to make strategic player acquisitions, such as the Buffalo Sabres signing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev for $825,000. As teams adapt to financial constraints, the role of goaltenders has become increasingly vital in maintaining competitive rosters.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $825,000.
Georgiev, 29, previously played for the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, ending last season with a 15-26-4 record.
He recorded a 3.71 goals-against average and .875 save percentage in 49 games.
Georgiev led the NHL in wins for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and was an All-Star in 2024.
He has a career record of 151-108-26 with a .903 save percentage over 303 games.

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