Olaf Kolzig

Basics

Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Goaltender

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

6.03

Weight:

221

Born:

April 6, 1970

Hometown:

Johannesburg, SAF

Acquired:

Signed as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2008

Last Team:

Washington (NHL)

Projects As:

No. 1 Goaltender

Depth Chart Weight:

-8

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

1989

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Washington Capitals

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Tri-City (WHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Signed

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

07/01/2008

Contract Length:

1 year

Cap Number:

$2500000

Contract End Year:

2009

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$1500000

Bio

History:

2005-06

NHL - King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Humanitarian of the Year)

1999-00

NHL - Vezina Trophy (Goaltender of the Year)
NHL - First All-Star Team
Played in NHL All-Star Game

1993-94

AHL - Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Trophy (Fewest goals against) (with Byron Dafoe)
AHL - Jack Butterfield Trophy (Calder Cup playoffs MVP)

1988-89

WHL - West Second All-Star Team

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Has incredible size for a goaltender. Is an intimidating presence in the crease. Possesses poise, a great will to win and loads of leadership ability.

Weaknesses:

Tends to wear down during the course of a season, as he's logged a ton of minutes in his career. Has a tendency to fall into prolonged slumps these days.

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