Goaltender Georgi Romanov was one of the multiple players the New Jersey Devils had at their training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). However, he has now landed a contract for the season with another team.
The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have signed Romanov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season. In addition, the Blues have placed Romanov on waivers in order to send him down to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.
The Blues signing Romanov comes shortly after they lost goaltender Colten Ellis to the Buffalo Sabres on waivers. As a result of this, the Blues needed more goalie depth, and they added just that by signing Romanov.
Romanov spent this past season with the San Jose Sharks organization. In eight games with the Sharks in 2024-25, the 25-year-old goaltender recorded a 0-6-0 record, a .877 save percentage, and a 3.89 goals-against average. He spent the majority of this past season down in the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda, however, where he posted an 11-6-3 record, a 3.10 goals-against average, and a .905 save percentage.
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01:05: Chicago Blackhawks @ Florida Panthers reaction
03:15: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins reaction
06:55: Colorado Avalanche @ Los Angeles Kings reaction
10:50: Who were surprising names on the NHL’s opening day rosters?
14:00: Which youngster who made an opening day roster could make a big impact?
17:40: What are the expectations for Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan, who was called up?
21:00: The Maple Leafs claimed Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau off waivers. Yay or nay?
22:10: Reacting to Alex Pietrangelo being on season-ending long-term injured reserve
24:30: Thoughts on Kyle Connor’s eight-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets?
27:45: Who’s the most interesting player left in contract extension talks?
32:50: How much pressure does Connor McDavid's contract put on other star players to leave money on the table to try and win?
37:40: Thoughts on Mattias Ekholm’s three-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers?
39:50: Stanley Cup predictions
43:00: Is Sidney Crosby the greatest captain of all-time?
45:20: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins going captainless to start the season?
46:50: Reacting to the Los Angeles Kings’ new third jerseys
48:30: Is Gavin McKenna already the real deal in the NCAA?
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