Alexandar Georgiev is beginning to look like the real deal. After be backstopped the New York Rangers to a 2-1 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs the compliments were fast and furious. Steve Valiquette waxed poetic about Georgiev and his ability. Coach David Quinn couldn’t say enough nice things about his rookie goalie. The irony is that Georgiev’s success is creating a headache for Jeff Gorton and the Rangers’ management team.
Problem number one: The incumbent
Henrik Lundqvist is still undeniably the face of the New York Rangers and the number one goaltender.