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One of many stories...this is the ESPN/AP article. Also a good one at http://www.freep.com
mpitts, Wingzfan, whaddya think? I say ship Cujo to the Rangers if Dom wants to come back. Not that I think Cujo played poorly, but this is friggen Dominik Hasek! And the way he prepares/trains, there's no way he'd come back unless he felt he was in excellent condition.
Source: Hasek's return is a 'virtual certainty'
ESPN.com news services
Dominik Hasek might not have stopped his last puck after all. The former star goaltender is considering a return to the NHL.
Hasek, who retired after helping the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup title in 2002, has recently talked to his former club about a possible return.
The 38-year-old goaltender and representatives of the Red Wings met in Europe recently, Roman Hozak, the player's press representative, told The Associated Press on Tuesday from the Czech Republic.
Detroit general manager Ken Holland said he has been contacted by Hasek's agent, Rich Winter.
"While we have had discussions, at this time, no decision has been made by Dominik,'' Holland said in a statement.
"They continue to talk about it and we'll see how it goes,'' Winter said.
"Dominik is deciding exactly which direction he wants to go and hopefully I'll know very soon,'' Holland told radio station WJR.
"Dominik has been in contact with the Red Wings several times over the past several weeks, and they've had serious discussions about the possibility of him coming back," Winter told TSN of Canada. "I think he's leaning towards coming back, but he hasn't made a final decision."
Another source though told TSN that it was a "virtual certainty" that Hasek would return to the NHL. The Red Wings hold an $8 million option for the 38-year-old goaltender next season.
Detroit signed current starting goalie Curtis Joseph last offseason to a 3-year, $24 million contract, including a no-trade clause, TSN reported.
"If Dominik comes back it probably will be a sticky situation,'' Holland said. "Obviously, a lot of teams right now are looking for goaltenders. At the same time, money is a real issue around the league.''
"It's Kenny's worst nightmare," one NHL general manager told TSN, referring to the Detroit general manager (Holland). "What do you do with Hasek when you've got Curtis Joseph under contract for the next two years? You can't have $17 million worth of goaltending. Plus, Hasek hasn't played in a year and a half."
Joseph has a no-trade clause, but it is believed he'd be willing to waive it to come to the Rangers, with whom he nearly signed before going to Toronto five years ago, according to the New York Post.
Red Wings officials declined comment to TSN on Hasek's possible return.
mpitts, Wingzfan, whaddya think? I say ship Cujo to the Rangers if Dom wants to come back. Not that I think Cujo played poorly, but this is friggen Dominik Hasek! And the way he prepares/trains, there's no way he'd come back unless he felt he was in excellent condition.
Source: Hasek's return is a 'virtual certainty'
ESPN.com news services
Dominik Hasek might not have stopped his last puck after all. The former star goaltender is considering a return to the NHL.
Hasek, who retired after helping the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup title in 2002, has recently talked to his former club about a possible return.
The 38-year-old goaltender and representatives of the Red Wings met in Europe recently, Roman Hozak, the player's press representative, told The Associated Press on Tuesday from the Czech Republic.
Detroit general manager Ken Holland said he has been contacted by Hasek's agent, Rich Winter.
"While we have had discussions, at this time, no decision has been made by Dominik,'' Holland said in a statement.
"They continue to talk about it and we'll see how it goes,'' Winter said.
"Dominik is deciding exactly which direction he wants to go and hopefully I'll know very soon,'' Holland told radio station WJR.
"Dominik has been in contact with the Red Wings several times over the past several weeks, and they've had serious discussions about the possibility of him coming back," Winter told TSN of Canada. "I think he's leaning towards coming back, but he hasn't made a final decision."
Another source though told TSN that it was a "virtual certainty" that Hasek would return to the NHL. The Red Wings hold an $8 million option for the 38-year-old goaltender next season.
Detroit signed current starting goalie Curtis Joseph last offseason to a 3-year, $24 million contract, including a no-trade clause, TSN reported.
"If Dominik comes back it probably will be a sticky situation,'' Holland said. "Obviously, a lot of teams right now are looking for goaltenders. At the same time, money is a real issue around the league.''
"It's Kenny's worst nightmare," one NHL general manager told TSN, referring to the Detroit general manager (Holland). "What do you do with Hasek when you've got Curtis Joseph under contract for the next two years? You can't have $17 million worth of goaltending. Plus, Hasek hasn't played in a year and a half."
Joseph has a no-trade clause, but it is believed he'd be willing to waive it to come to the Rangers, with whom he nearly signed before going to Toronto five years ago, according to the New York Post.
Red Wings officials declined comment to TSN on Hasek's possible return.
.... especially since the teams who would have money to sign him include Colofraudo, Philthy, etc. Yuk! I suppose getting Hasek back would make me feel a little better, but as I've said, I don't fault Cujo for this past playoff series, so I don't really WANT him gone.... I dunno. I loved Hasek when he played so I guess I am a bit biased towards him, that's all.
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