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Olaf Kolzig
Basics
Type:
Non-Prospect
Position:
Goaltender
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
6.03
Weight:
221 lbs.
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:
-3 Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
1989
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Washington Capitals
Round:
1
Pick No.:
19
Draft Team:
Tri-City (WHL) Contract
Contract Status:
Signed
Waiver Status:
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date:
07/01/2008
Contract Length:
1 year
Cap Number:
$2,500,000
Contract End Year:
2009
Contract End Status:
UFA
Salary:
$1,500,000 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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