By now, most Sharks fans have likely heard the news on Alexander Georgiev. But if you haven’t, here’s the deal — he won’t be back in San Jose.
Georgiev confirmed at locker cleanout that he and GM Mike Grier had talked, and the team won’t be offering him an extension. That makes him a UFA this summer.
The plan moving forward is to give more starts to Yaroslav Askarov. At this point in his development, he needs consistent NHL action. The Sharks believe he has the potential to be a high-end starter and a big part of their future.
Of course, Grier will still need to find a backup. Expect it to be a veteran — someone who can support Askarov on and off the ice while helping him adjust to a heavier workload.
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There haven’t been any names linked to San Jose just yet, but that’ll change as we get closer to the draft and free agency.
As for Georgiev, he’ll hit the open market looking for a starting or tandem role somewhere else. If nothing comes together in the NHL, there’s always the option of heading back to the KHL.
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