miksteri 55 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 http://www.spectorshockey.net/ WASHINGTON POST: Tarik El-Bashir reports it's possible that Cristobal Huet, an unrestricted free agent this summer, may have played his final game with the Capitals, but there's no question as to Olaf Kolzig's future, as he removed the name plate from his locker stall and declined to speak to reporters. Would he sign with Wings? or would Holland even consider him? But i'm happy with Osgood & Howard combo for nxt season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 That would be bad news for the caps if neither comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I guess we better jump on him. He is a Top Notch Goalie and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Al, does this mean if Kozlig doesn't comeback they will attempt to bring up Neuvirth? or is he still a while out? I know he is having some undisclosed surgery today that he is not able to tell me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 If Huet AND Kolzig leaves, Im calling the Caps to win the Theodore sweepstakes. The caps have a ton of raw talent on their roster everywhere except goal. I expect Neuvrith to be great, but not yet. The caps could really be a legit threat with a seasoned Semin, Fleischmann, Green, Ovechkin, Morisson, Backstrom and Theo backing them up, with the way hes been playing. Im not so sure the Avs are gonna be able to afford Theo, as their cap sits at 49M as of now, and theyve got the likes of Sakic, Forsberg, Liles, Foote, Sauer, Wolski, Brunette and Finger to re-sign. Granted Sakic and Foote will make less if they are re-signed, but everyone else is in for a modest raise at the least. Plus you know Theo is going to test the market now that hes had a comeback year.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 What about a possible Miller to Washington deal? I believe they have the cap room to drop $$$ on a goalie, especially if Kolzig is walking out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 If Huet AND Kolzig leaves, Im calling the Caps to win the Theodore sweepstakes. The caps have a ton of raw talent on their roster everywhere except goal. I expect Neuvrith to be great, but not yet. The caps could really be a legit threat with a seasoned Semin, Fleischmann, Green, Ovechkin, Morisson, Backstrom and Theo backing them up, with the way hes been playing. Im not so sure the Avs are gonna be able to afford Theo, as their cap sits at 49M as of now, and theyve got the likes of Sakic, Forsberg, Liles, Foote, Sauer, Wolski, Brunette and Finger to re-sign. Granted Sakic and Foote will make less if they are re-signed, but everyone else is in for a modest raise at the least. Plus you know Theo is going to test the market now that hes had a comeback year.. Jose should be so happy that he's considered "sweepstakes". If Huet walks, Theodore to Washington makes a ton of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Yes, every free agent wants to come here and Ken Holland wants to sign them, just for the record. No need for new posts because it's now official. And next year is Osgood/Howard. I'd rather have Osgood/Hasek again then blow a lot of money on a goalie when we've got a guy like Osgood at the price we do. I mean, seriously, find a better goalie at even close to his price tag and get back to me. That should be more than enough of a reason even for the haters to be cool with it. We've got such a solid D as is that doesn't give up a lot of shots or chances and I think Osgood/Howard (and even Hasek cheap though it won't happen) is a better option. Put more money in the offense and another solid D-man and be content with the fact that you've got the league leader in GAA this year still around and one of the top guys in Sv.% as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Yes, every free agent wants to come here and Ken Holland wants to sign them, just for the record. No need for new posts because it's now official. You forgot the part where they're also willing to sign for less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 You forgot the part where they're also willing to sign for less. And you forgot that every player in the nhl wants to play for the almighty leafs!!! And i forgot the followup question to my original post, expect Olie to sign somewhere else or will he resign? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 http://www.spectorshockey.net/ WASHINGTON POST: Tarik El-Bashir reports it's possible that Cristobal Huet, an unrestricted free agent this summer, may have played his final game with the Capitals, but there's no question as to Olaf Kolzig's future, as he removed the name plate from his locker stall and declined to speak to reporters. Would he sign with Wings? or would Holland even consider him? But i'm happy with Osgood & Howard combo for nxt season. I hope we don't sign him. We don't need him. Ozzie and Howard will be great next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 There's no need to sign Kolzig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I am not surprised by this, the team basically told him they didn't believe in him. Why on earth would he stay. I will be very surprised if they don't sign Huet. Why does everyone think Miller will be moved this off season when his value to the Sabres is at its lowest. If Buffalo is going to get rid of him you can bet it will be around the trade deadline when Miller's value is the highest! Or maybe they will be in the hunt next year and keep him until the post season. But unless Buffalo can get a big name netminder they will have a very, very hard time selling tickets, with no netminder this team is worse than they are this year, yet he has shown the ability to carry an offense only team last season, all the way to the best record in the NHL. If the Sabres trade him before the season they are committing suicide, tix sales will be way down, same with Jersey sales, they will not have a big name on the team at all. They need to keep him this year and if they can grab a UFA stud forward a decent UFA d-man they have a shot at the playoffs, with Miller. Without the season is lost, unless they can sign a UFA netminder. But who is out there for them, an old and abandoned Kolzig, Huet, Theodore, and ???? Col, Was, Stl, Tor, Tbl, amongst others will be in the hunt for those names as well. Sorry for the hijack!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 And you forgot that every player in the nhl wants to play for the almighty leafs!!! And i forgot the followup question to my original post, expect Olie to sign somewhere else or will he resign? Yeah, because I really believe that every player wants to play for the Leafs. As for Kolzig, I think he'll probably sign with Tampa Bay. But who is out there for them, an old and abandoned Kolzig, Huet, Theodore, and ???? Col, Was, Stl, Tor, Tbl, amongst others will be in the hunt for those names as well. Sorry for the hijack!!! The Leafs have Toskala, they have no need to sign a goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Miller>Theodore if it comes down to those 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Yeah, because I really believe that every player wants to play for the Leafs. As for Kolzig, I think he'll probably sign with Tampa Bay. The Leafs have Toskala, they have no need to sign a goalie. Good point forgot about that!!! And I left Boston off of that list, Fernandez and Thomas don't have the stuff to be an true #1! Opinion though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Considering Kolzig has been my all time favorite goalie since....well forever, I will probably be the few to say: GET ER DONE KENNY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 holy Christ, why did I know the very first idea to come up in this thread would be to get Kolzig? can we finally lay to death all those "bright" ideas of shopping for aged players way past their primes but with big payroll demand? thank you no to Kolzig. keep Oz as starter but give some good minutes to Jimmy Howard. if this doesn't work shop for good goalie at trade deadline. I honestly don't want to see another Ranford, "Regret" Wregget, Essensa, etc. this simply doesn't work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Getting Kolzig would be the most pointless deal ever, Howard will probably be better than Kolzig next year. Howard/Osgood tandem will be fine, pending on Hasek's decision of course. I think Kolzig would just retire, he would not be able to earn a starting role on any NHL team, and even if he did, he will never win the cup as a starter at this point in his career. He should just retire, he has a Vezina under his belt, and even earned it when Hasek, Brodeur, and Roy were in their better years... Not alot of tenders can say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Kolzig may sign with a team like Blues, Kings or Tampa where there's always shortage on bodies in net ( see: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues...0000402008.html or http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues...0000362003.html ) he could teach some youngster to develop in dependable minders and then get back to Caps as goalie consultant or scout Edited April 23, 2008 by akustyk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I'm betting he retires. How old is he anyway? A guy like that, who's played his entire career with one team. I bet he just calls it quits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 i wouldnt want kolzig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaq 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Geez, Wings and the desire to have Goalies that are old enough to be my parents. Ain't right man, Jimmy/Ozzi combo is solid, good and perfect. I mean, no offence to Oli the Goalie, but move on, get traded. Tampa is calling your name... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Correct me If I'm wrong, but If I remember correctly, hasn't kolzig rejected moves from D.C. before because he doesn't want to uproot his family, especially his autistic son? If so, I'm guessing that he just retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomascal377 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 i can understand kolzig leaving, but huet? if i was washington i would do everything in my power to re-sign him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
