Cujo signs with the Detroit Red Wings
7.02.2002By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, Associated Press Writer DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings again are relying on the formula that led them to the Stanley Cup -- bring in an aging, high-priced, superstar goalie to try to win another title. This time, it's Curtis Joseph. The Red Wings signed Joseph to a $24 million, three-year contract to replace Dominik Hasek, who retired last week after leading Detroit to its third Cup in six seasons. ``With the loss of Dominik Hasek last week, Curtis was our No. 1 priority,'' general manager Ken Holland said Tuesday. ``We're thrilled to bring Curtis to Detroit. ... We think he's an absolute perfect fit for our hockey club.'' Joseph said it was a difficult decision to move. ``I'm excited about the Red Wings' organization. Obviously we all saw what transpired not too long ago,'' Joseph said. ``Everybody knows Detroit's a great team, they're used to winning, and the future is now.'' At a news conference in Toronto before leaving for Detroit, Joseph was overcome with emotion and discussed how difficult it was leave the Maple Leafs -- but that the lure of hockey's top team prize was too strong to resist. More from Yahoo! Sports - ^ Top More HeadlinesJoseph headed to Detroit - (http://www.canoe.com/Slam020702/nhl_tor-cp.html) Interviews with Cujo on THE FAN 590 - (http://www.canoe.com/Fan590/home.html) Leafs replace Cujo, sign Ed Belfour - (http://www.canoe.com/Slam020702/nhl_tor1-cp.html)
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