Rangers Roundup: Alexandar Georgiev on his way back to NY, COVID-19 rules, and more

Anthony Scultore Updated: Dec 21, 2020

As we discussed on the latest podcast, Alexandar Georgiev was having issues getting a new work visa. Newsday’s Colin Stephenson and I discussed the recent COVID-19 shutdowns in Finland as the main reason.

Alexandar Georgiev on his way back to NY

Colin followed up on the story and today we are learning that Georgiev has secured a new visa and will be on his way back to New York this week.

Alexandar Georgiev's work visa issue has been settled. He is expected to arrive in New York later this week. He'll have to quarantine upon arrival, of course.
— Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) December 21, 2020

Georgiev will play the back up role to Igor Shesterkin this season. The 24 year-old has proven to be capable with a .910 SV% in his brief NHL career of 77 games. Playing the role of Henrik Lundqvist’s primary backup since 2017-18, he has earned 35 wins on a rebuilding team.

alexandar georgiev — Alexandar Georgiev (Getty Images)

How positive COVID-19 cases will be handled

One outstanding question she had was if a player comes down with COVID-19, how will it be handled? Per Larry Brooks, he states that player will be deemed a non-roster player but remains on the cap.

Per NHLPA: Players who are placed on non-roster status due to COVID-19 protocols will be identified during the season but those testing positive or otherwise unfit to play re protocols during training camp will not be named.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) December 21, 2020