How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals – The Hockey Writers – Washington Capitals

Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia, where the air was colder and the ponds were actually frozen. Related: What’s Wrong With Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner? A Closer Look Eventually, Kolzig became…

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Canadiens Need to Sign Hutson Extension Sooner, Rather Than Later – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Lane Hutson is heading into the final year of his entry-level contract, and while there’s technically no urgency to get an extension done, the Montreal Canadiens should act now. After an impressive rookie season that won him the Calder Trophy, Hutson has quickly cemented himself as one of the NHL’s brightest young defensemen. For a…

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