D-Day in Detroit
Jul 7, 2003 9:42:19 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on Jul 7, 2003 9:42:19 GMT -5
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D-day in Detroit
TSN.ca Staff
7/7/2003
The Detroit Red Wings could learn today or tomorrow whether or not they have a goaltending controversy on their hands.
Dominik Hasek is expected to inform agent Rich Winter and the Red Wings this week about his plans for the upcoming season.
If Hasek decides to end his one year retirement, the Red Wings will attempt to unload one of their high priced netminders. Both goalies are set to earn $8-million next season.
Curtis Joseph, who was signed last year to replace Hasek, has a no-trade clause in his deal. Agent Don Meehan has refused to say whether or not he would waive it in order to give the Red Wings some more options.
Detroit has received trade offers for Joseph and team owner Mike Ilitch has said he would entertain offers for Hasek as well. General manager Ken Holland indicated last week that the Red Wings would be willing to take "somebody who's maybe making a little bit too much money in another market" as part of any potential trade.
