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Originally posted by Delgadodawg
The Red Wings didn't really have a choice. It was Hasek who decided to come back because of the option in his contract.
What were the Wings supposed to do? Say no and pay him 9M to sit at home? He has a no trade clause so they can't trade him, so they are basically stuck.
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Sure they had a choice.
A - Hasek comes back and plays for Detroit, it was their option to pick up or decline, Hasek let them know he was playing this year, then it was up to Holland.
B - Hasek comes back to the NHL as a free agent since Det declines his option.
Hasek decided to come back, the Wings had to decide whether or not to accept the option. If they said no, they didn't have to pay him a dime, but they risked a competitor like the Av's signing him to take over from Roy.
Joseph has a no trade too. Basically, they have the choice of a top notch goalie or an above average goalie who's never won anything, anywhere, anytime.
They made the right call imo. Now, it remains to be seen how much $ they have to pick up to move Cujo to Carolina or somewhere out East.