Alexander Georgiyevich Georgiev, born on February 10, 1996, is a professional ice hockey goaltender from Bulgaria, currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Georgiev holds the distinction of being the first player born in Bulgaria to compete in the NHL.
Georgiev's NHL career has been marked by tenures across two prominent NHL teams, beginning with the New York Rangers and currently with the Colorado Avalanche. However, he got his breakthrough in the 2022-23 season, where he posted a SV% of .919, GAA of 2.53 and had five shutouts. Notably, he got selected to his first NHL All-Star Game in 2024.
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Alexandar Georgiev’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2022-23 | $26 | $3,400,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 |
| 2023-24 | $27 | $3,400,000 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | $7,300,000 | $7,300,000 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | $3,400,000 | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 | $10,200,000 | $10,200,000 |
How much is Alexandar Georgiev getting paid?
Alexander Georgiev's current contract with the Colorado Avalanche is a 3-year deal worth $10,200,000. This contract includes $10,200,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $3,400,000. In 2024-25, Georgiev will earn a base salary of $2,900,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,400,000 as per Sportrac.
Alexandar Georgiev’s Career Earnings
Throughout his career, Alexandar Georgiev has amassed an estimated total of $13,905,535 in cash earnings as per Sportrac. In his rookie season (2017-18), he earned $264,692, followed by $698,343 in the 2018-19 season. His earnings saw a significant increase in subsequent years, reaching $792,500 in 2019-2020 and $2,200,000 in 2020-21.
Georgiev's earnings continued to rise, reaching $2,650,000 in 2021-22 and $3,600,000 in 2022-23. In the current 2023-24 season, he is projected to earn $3,700,000, contributing to his impressive career earnings. Additionally, his career earnings include a total signing bonus of $277,500.
What are the terms of Alexandar Georgiev’s Contract?
Alexandar Georgiev's current contract with the Colorado Avalanche is a 3-year deal worth $10,200,000 in total. This contract includes $10,200,000 guaranteed, with an annual average salary of $3,400,000. In the 2023-24 season, Georgiev will earn a base salary of $3,700,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,400,000.
How much of Alexandar Georgiev’s Contract is guaranteed?
All $10,200,000 of Alexandar Georgiev's contract with the Colorado Avalanche is guaranteed. This will provide him with financial security regardless of any injuries or disputes of any kind.
Alexandar Georgiev's Contract History
Alexandar Georgiev's current contract sees him with the Colorado Avalanche for a duration of 3 years, with a total value of $10,200,000. This contract guarantees him the full amount and carries an annual average salary of $3,400,000. For the 2023-24 season, Georgiev will earn a base salary of $3,700,000, with a corresponding cap hit of $3,400,000.
Before his current contract, Georgiev had two previous contracts. The contract he signed in 2020 was a 2-year deal worth $4,850,000, with an average annual salary of $2,425,000. Before that, he was on an entry-level contract, valued at $2,775,000 over 3 years, with an average annual salary of $925,000.
| Year | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2017-2019 | New York Rangers | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | 2020 / RFA |
| 2020-2021 | New York Rangers | 2 years | $4,850,000 | $2,425,000 | N/A | 2022 / UFA |
| 2022-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 years | $10,200,000 | $3,400,000 | N/A | 2025 / UFA |
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FAQ's On Alexandar Georgiev
A. Alexandar Georgiev's current contract with the Colorado Avalanche is a 3-year deal worth $10,200,000, with an average annual salary of $3,400,000.
A. Alexandar Georgiev has never won Stanley Cup as of 2024
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