G Aleksandar Georgiev (2014 undrafted; UFA signed by NYR)

[Artorius Horus T]

Probably won't happen with the Rangers, but I could see him being a nice trade chip in a few years, maybe as soon as after next season.

If Lundqvist retires from NHL after this season, then he will be nr. 1.

 

[Saekk]

mentions in the interview posted above he went to a foreign language school when he was 10. Pretty impressed with his English. With Pavelec a UFA this year, is there a chance he wins the backup position for next year?

Sounds like he picked up a finnish accent on his english while in Finland, lol.

 

[PG Canuck]

Probably won't happen with the Rangers, but I could see him being a nice trade chip in a few years, maybe as soon as after next season.

Lundqvist is 36 years old and Georgiyev is 22 years old - seems like the perfect timeline to groom Georgiyev as a starter in NY to me.

 

[SML2]

If Lundqvist retires from NHL after this season, then he will be nr. 1.

Well, yeah. If Lundqvist gets shanghaied by Chinese pirates or abducted by aliens, G will be the #1 also. But Lundqvist is still under contract and has given zero indication he is considering leaving to play elsewhere or stop playing at all. If Henrik retired it's a lot different than it would be if he's outplayed and loses the #1 spot.

 

[Lays]

when he can officially take over the no.1 spot ?

Never until Lundqvist is gone but then we’ll have Shesty on the team too. Good problem to have and just trade one of them. Lundqvist is still really good and Georgiev will come down to earth soon

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

If Lundqvist retires from NHL after this season, then he will be nr. 1.

Why would you assume Hank will retire after this season?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Lundqvist is 36 years old and Georgiyev is 22 years old - seems like the perfect timeline to groom Georgiyev as a starter in NY to me.

The presumed starter plays in the KHL right now, so as I said, more likely a trade chip.

 

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

He had an early seat. Stopped 3 of 6 shots.

Not his fault, these defensemen don't play much defense, and the forward lines are a disaster.

 

[Habs888]

Sometime shit happen

 

[PG Canuck]

First bad start since he’s been recalled. Not even mad.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

 

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[MaxV]

He isn’t a prospect anymore, really.

 

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[Caser]

Stopped 29 to get his first NHL shutout win.

 

[PG Canuck]

He was very sharp that entire game. Congrats.

 

[QJL]

Love Geo. Rangers will be getting a solid return for him next season.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Love Geo. Rangers will be getting a solid return for him next season.

I'd rather get a solid return for Lundqvist.

 

[QJL]

I'd rather get a solid return for Lundqvist.

It’s pretty clear Hank will ride out his contract as a Ranger.

NMC
Hank’s comments
NYR brass comments
Expansion Draft

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

It’s pretty clear Hank will ride out his contract as a Ranger.

NMC
Hank’s comments
NYR brass comments
Expansion Draft

I agree. It's up to Hank because of the NMC, and I doubt he wants to leave, but I'd much rather Hank goes than Geo.

They need to give Geo more games this season than he's played early on. You aren't going to get that much for him if he doesn't even reach 30 games this season.

 

[Matz03]

I hope they continue to get him in more and more games, maybe even a back to back start after the shutout? along with some more starts in Hartford, at his age he does need to play. He reminds me a bit of Raanta but he's got his own style as well. Really efficient with his movements, staying square, challeneges shooters and good at not making the first move when on his game. Would be fun if one day both he and Shesty are pushing each other for number 1 here.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I hope they continue to get him in more and more games, maybe even a back to back start after the shutout? along with some more starts in Hartford, at his age he does need to play. He reminds me a bit of Raanta but he's got his own style as well. Really efficient with his movements, staying square, challeneges shooters and good at not making the first move when on his game. Would be fun if one day both he and Shesty are pushing each other for number 1 here.

I think Raanta is more athletic. Geo is more of a positional goalie. Raanta has obviously become really good positionally though.

 

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