December 9, 2024
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been traded to the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche also departed with forward Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal, receiving goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Givani Smith. This is the second goalie deal in a short space of time for the Avalanche, who picked up Scott Wedgewood from Nashville on Nov. 30. With its No. 1, Georgiev, off form, Colorado has registered a league-worst .880 save percentage this season. Georgiev, who's been the league leader in wins for two consecutive seasons, has finished 8-7-0 across 17 starts this campaign. He will need to outplay Vitek Vanecek in San Jose to earn regular playing time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
December 8, 2024
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced during his victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche got out to a two-goal lead, and Georgiev was able to keep Detroit contained. His lone blemish came late in the second period on a deflection by Lucas Raymond. This was a nice bounce-back showing for the 28-year-old, as he has not tallied a victory in each of his previous three outings. Georgiev carried a hefty 5.18 GAA and a .823% SV during this stretch. Overall, Georgiev sits with a 3.38 GAA and .874% SV. Despite this promising showing, fantasy managers should continue to view Georgiev as a high-risk streaming option in favorable matchups, given his struggles throughout the opening months of the season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
November 21, 2024
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will return to the crease on Thursday against Washington. He'll be back between the pipes after sitting out two games with an upper-body injury. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, although he still carries a losing record with 4-5-0. The 28-year-old has allowed 3.56 goals with a .863 save percentage. It's a difficult matchup for Georgiev on Thursday, but he faces a Capitals team that is without Alex Ovechkin (lower leg), which will significantly improve his chances of extending his current winning streak.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tom Gulitti
November 17, 2024
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Sunday. He was absent for Friday's clash against Washington due to an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Georgiev will be ready to return. After landing on Injured Reserve, he will definitely miss Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, improving to 4-5-0 for the year. His inconsistent form has allowed Justus Annunen to make regular starts, but he had a poor outing on Friday, with three goals allowed on eight shots. Trent Miner made his NHL debut in Annunen's relief, turning aside 12 of 13 shots.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Colorado Avalanche
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