Posts About "Alexandar Georgiev"
Rangers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run
June 18th, 2020 The New York Rangers technically were outside an Eastern Conference Playoff spot when the regular season was suspended on March 12, 2020. However, before the COVID-19 lockdown, the Rangers had been playing pretty well. They were 13-7-1 since Feb, 1, and their two best offensive players, Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad were on top of...
Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev's Quick Rise
April 22nd, 2020 Goaltending hasn't been as issue for the New York Rangers since Henrik Lundqvist became the full starter after the 2005-06 season. It seems as though goaltending will remain a strength on Broadway for the foreseeable future with rookie phenom Igor Shesterkin coming onto the scene. But, where does Alexandar Georgiev's future stand?...
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters
April 15th, 2020 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform without having a consistent playing schedule, but he also has to be good enough to step into the starting role for weeks or even months should injury strike the...
4 Takeaways from Rangers' 4-3 Overtime Win over Islanders
February 26th, 2020 The New York Rangers' ambitious early season dream of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now starting to look like a reality. After inking Chris Kreider to a seven-year, $45.5 million deal right before the trade deadline passed, the Rangers faced the rival Islanders at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on Tuesday night. With a...
Oilers Should Pursue Rangers' Alex Georgiev This Offseason
February 11th, 2020 During the long National Hockey League season, a team's offense can win a stretch of games. Similarly, great defence can diffuse the best players for a time, but it’s consistent goaltending that wins championships. This is where the Edmonton Oilers have been lacking ever since their exit from the 2006 Stanley Cup Final. So, should the...
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Flyers, More
January 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz the New York Rangers might move quickly on one of their prospective trade options, the Toronto Maple Leafs won't be without one of their best forwards for long, and the Philadelphia Flyers might move one of their big-name defenseman for help at the forward position. Finally, what are the...
Alexandar Georgiev's Potential Trade Return Impacted by Past Goalie Deals
January 23rd, 2020 With each day the New York Rangers boast their three-pronged goaltending threat, the ever-growing unease and tension of a trade continues to build. Between Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, and Alexandar Georgiev, the Rangers have locked themselves in a position of three NHL-caliber goaltenders but only two roster spots available....
The New York Rangers' Goaltending Situation
January 22nd, 2020 The New York Rangers find themselves in quite a situation these days in regards to their goaltending scenario and Henrik Lundqvist is caught in the middle of it. It’s been well documented that King Henrik is taking more of a backseat this year to let the Rangers develop their up and coming netminders Alexandar Georgiev and Igor...
Maple Leafs Must Make a Splash Ahead of Trade Deadline
January 22nd, 2020 Despite a strong 16-7-3 run since Sheldon Keefe took over behind the bench on Nov. 21, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain exactly where they started when Mike Babcock was let go: 10th in the Eastern Conference, and on the outside looking in. While the team has certainly performed well on the ice - and most of the numbers support that - it's...
The Lightning Should Pursue Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev
January 19th, 2020 As the Tampa Bay Lightning approached free agency in 2019, it was clear that they needed to add goaltending depth to their organization. Due to players not working out with the organization, the Lightning had no depth at the position, leaving them with only Andrei Vasilevskiy and Louis Domingue. To rectify this, general manager...
Rangers' Dilemma: Deadline Trades or Playoff Push?
January 18th, 2020 The New York Rangers' approach to the trade deadline could perhaps be summed up by three words at this point: "We're not sure." It's just too early for the rebuilding Blueshirts to decide whether to engage in a third straight deadline selloff. Coach David Quinn would desperately like to get his youthful group the experience of a...
Key Takeaways From Rangers' 6-2 Win Over Islanders
January 15th, 2020 The New York Rangers' 2019-20 season has been interesting, to say the least. Monday's game against their long-time rivals, the New York Islanders, was one of the high points of the season as the Rangers continue to find their identity during this arduous rebuilding process. Let's examine some of the key factors to their big...
Maple Leafs' Possible Trade Deadline Targets
January 15th, 2020 As we inch closer to the NHL Trade Deadline, there are more rumors circulating about specific targets that the Maple Leafs may be interested in. On the surface, the team is extremely deep up front. Scoring isn’t an issue and they have great depth pieces in the bottom half of the lineup. However, Cup contenders try to fill out their...
