Posts About "Alexandar Georgiev"
Rangers Goaltending Is in Great Shape Post-Lundqvist
October 20th, 2020 The New York Rangers are entering a new era after the departure of goaltending legend Henrik Lundqvist. He became the face of the franchise following his NHL debut in 2005, and since then, it seemed impossible to imagine a Rangers team without him, assuming it would take a long time to recover from his departure. Instead, the Rangers'...
Rangers News & Rumors: Lafreniere, DeAngelo, Georgiev & More
October 17th, 2020 The New York Rangers have signed Alexis Lafreniere, the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Lafreniere will be on an entry-level contract that will pay him just under $1 million a year for three years if he stays with the big club. Most don't think he'll be demoted to the minors unless something drastic happens. Alexis...
The New Era of Rangers Goaltending
October 7th, 2020 It's been a week since the New York Rangers announced that they would buy out the remainder of Henrik Lundqvist's contract, thus ending the life-long Rangers' incredible career with the organization. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) The 38-year-old Swede has been the face of Rangers goaltending...
San Jose Sharks' Free Agent Targets
August 10th, 2020 When the NHL free agency period begins on Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. PST, San Jose Sharks' general manager Doug Wilson will have around $14 million in cap room to spend in free agency, looking to turn the Sharks around from one of their worst seasons in team history. To Wilson's credit, he's already done that once, signing players such as Paul...
Stars Have Options to Replace Khudobin if Necessary
June 22nd, 2020 Pending unrestricted free agent goalie Anton Khudobin is going to get paid. The only questions are when exactly free agency will take place and whether or not it will actually be by his current team, the Dallas Stars, though. Anton Khudobin - (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Khudobin has established himself as one of the NHL’s...
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...
