Various reports suggest that Olaf Kolzig's tenure with the Washington Capitals is coming to an end. It has also been widely speculated that the Montreal Canadiens will be looking to add a veteran presence between the pipes in the off-season, especially in light of what happened in the playoffs.

Most of you can probably see where I am going with this and I strongly feel that Kolzig would be a perfect fit as back-up in Montreal, albeit if he is willing to accept such a role. During the lockout, Olaf Kolzig was named goaltending consultant for the Tri-City americans and acted as a mentor to Carey Price, who at the time was plying his trade in the WHL. Both seemed to get along quite well and Price certainly learned much under Kolzig's wing. Perhaps now he can be lured back into playing such a role for a season or two whilst brining valuable insurance to the most important position on the team.

One must also not forget that, in spite of his declining play, Kolzig is nonetheless a former Vezina Trophy recipient, has played over 700 NHL contests and has various international experience, including the Olympics. He has also won the King Clancy Trophy for Humanitarian of the Year in 2006 and is a founding member of Athletes Against Autism.

It has become abudantly clear that the Habs need a veteran presence between the pipes, and given Kolzig's credentials, charitable nature and past history with Price, it seems to me that the Canadiens could do a whole lot worse.