Canucks Goaltender Replacement

[TimmyTabasco]

So, this is an straight forward question

The two names being thrown around are Kolzig, and Biron.

Who would you prefer, and why? Or do you think the Canucks should just stick with Auld..and get someone for backup duty?

Thoughts

[Amoroq]

Biron for sure. Of course this is self serving as I have Biron in the fantasy league and tho he's doing real well in the city of the 5 alarm fires, imagine how well he'd do for me playing for the 2006 Stanley Cup runner up?

Whoops did I say that out loud? ;)

[Iced Tea]

I had a huge post with stats, salaries, all the bells and whistles and then Norton's Internet Security downloaded the Live Updates and then warned me that my computer would restart. I had two seconds notice and my award winning post was lost.

Quick summary:
1. I say wait and see how Auld does, if he falters, start talking to other teams
2. Unless Nonis can get a sweet deal for a goalie now. Try sending Cloutier the other way.
3. Preference is Biron, then Kolzig, then Noronen, the goalie the Sabres will probably want to trade.
4. I don't think Nonis should do anything until Auld tanks or until Auld wears down.
5. I'm worried about bringing in a high priced goalie because how can the Canucks play a lower paid Auld and have an expensive back up.
6. I'm worried about Auld playing the majority of Canucks games, can he be a workhorse like Brodeur and also how he will do in the playoffs.
7. Ouellet has played very few games and at the present I have no reason to put any faith in his abilities.
8. It's a shame Flaherty can't be brought up but I'd swear that the St Louis Blues would claim him on entry waivers.
9. Nonis is in a tough spot and it will be interesting to see how it works out.

[Iced Tea]

Biron for sure. Of course this is self serving as I have Biron in the fantasy league and tho he's doing real well in the city of the 5 alarm fires, imagine how well he'd do for me playing for the 2006 Stanley Cup runner up?

Whoops did I say that out loud? ;)You saw it here first, Amoroq thinks the Senators will beat the Canucks for the 2006 Stanley Cup. :D

[TimmyTabasco]

I chose Kolzig. This guy is having a good year in Washington. Plus, he has playoff experience..and would be hungry for a cup run

Kolzig plays a similar style to Auld, so he could also mentor Auld..

I also think he would be a very good presence in the dressing room..bringing veteran experience to the team.

Then after the season/playoffs..the Canucks could resign him, or go for another UFA goalie.

But I don't think Auld will be the starter come playoff time. There is just too much pressure to win.

[Iced Tea]

I agree with Timmy's assessment. Kolzig could be revitalized/rejuvenated by playing for a winner after so many years in Washington.

[Amoroq]

You saw it here first, Amoroq thinks the Senators will beat the Canucks for the 2006 Stanley Cup. :DAt least I'm not delusional ;) :laughing:

[THE HACK]

The Canucks should just let Auld carry the team for now as I have full confidence in him!I'm probably going to get shot for saying this but I think the Canucks should wait till the Coyotes drop out of playoff contention and try to get Cujo!Joseph makes a measly $900,000 and is proven to carry a team on his back and thrives on crappy defensive teams that play offensive hockey(Canucks fit this theory).The money the Canucks would save would be huge and they can use this money to try and get a big name player at the trade deadline.

Cheers

[Yoata]

Anybody but careerplayoffchokejo...

[charlio lemieux]

A garbage can with a goalie stick bolted to it.
I chose other.:D

[Iced Tea]

A garbage can with a goalie stick bolted to it.
I chose other.:DThe Leafs garbage can is putting up better numbers than Belfour right now. :D :laughing:

[Iced Tea]

McPhee Says Kolzig Won't Be Dealt

By Tarik El-Bashir
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, December 16, 2005; Page E07

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee said there is "no chance" the team was looking to trade goaltender Olie Kolzig, and confirmed that injured left wing Jeff Friesen could be out a minimum of six more weeks after undergoing surgery last week.

Friesen, a veteran the Capitals acquired during training camp in the hopes he would be among their scoring leaders, has been out since Nov. 6 and has missed the past 15 games. The injury was originally thought to be a pulled groin muscle, but it turned out to be a sports hernia, which is a weakening of the abdominal wall. He is rehabilitating in the Washington area and probably won't return to the lineup until after the Olympic break in February.

"Unfortunately there have been a lot of injuries like that around the league this year," McPhee said during the first intermission of the Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. "A lot of teams have experienced it. Jeff's a good player. He probably could have scored 30 goals this season. We're happy to have him, just disappointed he got injured."

"He wants to be out there," McPhee added. "We've told him to take your time, do it right. And you'll play when you are ready."

Several teams, Vancouver in particular, are in the market for a No. 1 goaltender. The Canucks' Dan Cloutier tore a knee ligament and could miss the rest of the season, leading to speculation in Canada about who the team might seek to replace him. Kolzig's name has surfaced in several reports as a possible target.

Asked whether a Kolzig deal was in the works, McPhee said, "No chance."

McPhee's comment came one week after Kolzig said he was "optimistic" about finishing his career in Washington. Kolzig, 35, who has often been the Capitals' best player this season, is in the final year of a five-year contract that pays him $4.94 million this season.

Kolzig's 24 saves were key in the Capitals' victory over the Kings, their third road win of the season and second in nine games. Checking line center Brian Sutherby scored the tying goal midway through the third period and defenseman Jamie Heward scored the game-winner on the power play with 63 seconds remaining. Washington's two power-play goals against the Kings marked the first time in nearly six weeks the special teams unit tallied more than one in a game. McPhee acknowledged the team is looking to add more skill players.

"We're looking to improve the team any way we can, hopefully that's through our organization," McPhee said. "But if there's something else we can add that makes sense we'll do it. It has to be the right talent, the right person, the right character at the right price. If a good player is available, we'll be involved."

McPhee spoke optimistically about the Capitals' attendance at MCI Center. The team's average of 12,803 tickets distributed per game ranks last in the league. McPhee said he hopes recent crowds -- the team announced an attendance figure of 15,812 for the game against the New York Rangers game on Dec. 3 and a sellout of 18,277 against Detroit last Friday -- are an indication of an upward trend.

"Historically, we've drawn much better once we get into January when football is over and people are focusing on hockey," McPhee said. "We like some of the crowds we've drawn recently. As we improve, we expect the crowds to improve."Link (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/15/AR2005121501663.html)

Do we believe McPhee or is he just trying to make trading for Kolizg more costly?

[TimmyTabasco]

Link (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/15/AR2005121501663.html)

Do we believe McPhee or is he just trying to make trading for Kolizg more costly?

No, we don't believe McPhee. GM's always say one thing, and then do another

[slapshot™]

Stick with Auld. He's the best.

bwahahahaha....

[GO_NUCKS_24]

So, this is an straight forward question

The two names being thrown around are Kolzig, and Biron.

Who would you prefer, and why? Or do you think the Canucks should just stick with Auld..and get someone for backup duty?

Thoughts
I think they should take an look at kolzig;)