MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 TSN.ca has an article up with speculation that Curtis Joseph will sign with either San Jose or Calgary by the weekend at the latest and perhaps as early as today. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227049&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 TSN.ca has an article up with speculation that Curtis Joseph will sign with either San Jose or Calgary by the weekend at the latest and perhaps as early as today. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227049&hubname=nhl San Jose could use a backup, i dont think they have one since Nabokov has started every game so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 damn i was hoping he would get a starting job somewhere, i see him going to san jose because nabokov might benefit more from his exp rather than kippa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingswillwincup Report post Posted January 11, 2008 damn i was hoping he would get a starting job somewhere, i see him going to san jose because nabokov might benefit more from his exp rather than kippa dammit ! thats not good for me i got nabokov AND kiprusoff in my hockey pool hahaha , i hope its not true ! lol , and dam keenan for screwing up kipper , no shut outs yet ..pfff lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Smart, smart move for either team. Im guessing its San Jose but Calgary needs him equally. Wasnt it SJ that just waived Patzold? Maybe this has something to do with it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Good for Cujo. At this point in his career, he could only have hoped to be a backup, unless someone gets injured. Hell looking at it that way, he probably should have signed in St. Louis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Good for Cujo. At this point in his career, he could only have hoped to be a backup, unless someone gets injured. Hell looking at it that way, he probably should have signed in St. Louis. I see this as practically irrelevant. I'm not sure what the whole point of making a triumphant return to the NHL is if CuJo is only interested in the teams where he has the least chance of ever seeing the ice. This reeks of a Scottie Pippen or Reggie Miller style "un-retirement". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I would go for SJ. Much better shot at the Cup. Why did he end talks with the Sens? If I were him, I would play there for next to nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Great for Cujo! I'll be happy wherever he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I would go for SJ. Much better shot at the Cup. Why did he end talks with the Sens? If I were him, I would play there for next to nothing. Sens can't move either of their current goaltenders. Nobody will touch Emery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 No way CuJo signs with San Jose. There needs are secondary scoring (sound familiar?) so adding CuJo is sort've a lateral move for them. They are no closer to winning a Cup with CuJo on the team than they are without him. Nabokov is an elite goalie and will still be the undisputed #1 in SJ even if CuJo was to sign there. For that reason, I don't see Joseph being signed in SJ. Calgary is a better possibility since Kiprusoff, though solid lately, still isn't playing above a .900 SV% but the Flames have been on a roll lately and are seeing improvements from Miikka. Over the last 5 games he's gone 4-1 with a .919 SV%. No way they mess with Kiprusoff's head by bringing in Curtis. My picks for CuJo's services Carolina - Ward is not the same goalie as a few seasons back for whatever reason and could use some mentoring. Pittsburgh - When Conklin comes back down to Earth, that is, if he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 San Jose definitely needs CuJo. They have nothing in net beyond Nabokov. They need to rest Nabby down the stretch and CuJo can give them those quality starts that the top teams get from backups. This actually does increase San Jose's Cup chances because it allows them to rest Nabokov down the stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 San Jose definitely needs CuJo. They have nothing in net beyond Nabokov. They need to rest Nabby down the stretch and CuJo can give them those quality starts that the top teams get from backups. This actually does increase San Jose's Cup chances because it allows them to rest Nabokov down the stretch. SJ may have nothing in net beyond Nabokov, but more importantly, they have no one on offense beyond Thornton. My feeling is that CuJo would like to go some where he actually has, all be it a small one, to start. SJ does not fit that equation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 SJ may have nothing in net beyond Nabokov, but more importantly, they have no one on offense beyond Thornton. My feeling is that CuJo would like to go some where he actually has, all be it a small one, to start. SJ does not fit that equation. The only place he can do that is a non-playoff team, and he doesn't want that, either. Ottawa is the ideal situation for him because Gerber can drop the ball at a moment's notice, but Murray can't move Emery or Gerber at the moment to make room for CuJo. I don't think San Jose will be quiet around the trade deadline, as there have indications that they'll jump into the Sundin sweepstakes. And the chances of Sundin accepting a trade to San Jose increases greatly with his buddy CuJo there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 The only place he can do that is a non-playoff team, and he doesn't want that, either. Ottawa is the ideal situation for him because Gerber can drop the ball at a moment's notice, but Murray can't move Emery or Gerber at the moment to make room for CuJo. I don't think San Jose will be quiet around the trade deadline, as there have indications that they'll jump into the Sundin sweepstakes. And the chances of Sundin accepting a trade to San Jose increases greatly with his buddy CuJo there. This should put an end to the CuJo to SJ rumors... I nosed around a little this morning and found this out : The Sharks did have conversations at one point with Cujo’s agent. But that was as they were getting ready to place backup Dimitri Patzold on waivers in order to send him to the minors and bring up Thomas Greiss. Once Patzold cleared waivers and the Sharks knew their goalie stable was still full, the talks ended. Had the Sharks lost Patzold to another team, those Cujo conversations might still be ongoing. Coach Ron Wilson even joked about the Cujo rumors in talking with reporters  including the Toronto media entourage  at this morning’s skate. “If Cujo comes and wants to sit on the bench for 40 games, he can come,†Wilson said, expressing further confidence in Evgeni Nabokov’s ability to carry a heavy load. “I don’t think that’s what he wants.†Exactly what I said... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 3 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 the leafs and rangers have added late bids to the CUJO sweepstakes http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227157&hubname= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted January 13, 2008 My guess is CuJo heads back to Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 He should go to Toronto, Raycroft is all but gone and Pogge isnt ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 At this point in his career, Cujo is thinking about a Cup, nothing else. Here are my thoughts. Toronto: Too much tied up in payroll, not anywhere near the playoffs this year. No chance. Rangers: Slightly more possible than Toronto, but not likely as they haven't proven much this year. Tampa Bay: Aren't the Leafs ahead of Tampa in the standings? San Jose: Somethings needs to happen so Nabokov can get a rest. Cujo would fill a VITAL role in doing just that, while giving San Jose a chance to win without having Nabby in net. Carolina: Legit option, however, they already have an aging backup in Grahame, and a capable backup in Leighton. Pittsburgh: Not a real shot at the Cup, possibly in a few years. Although he could help push Fleury. As long as Conklin is playing well, it won't happen. Calgary: He could help get Kipper back in form, but he has a rocky past with Keenan. While some reports say Keenan has called Cujo's agent to say the past is the past, it doesn't look good. My money is on San Jose. Darkhorse: Atlanta, they could make a push for the postseason, to do this they could use a goaltending upgrade. It's a situation that Cujo has thrived on in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 I could name 10 staring goaltenders who are all lesser goaltenders than Cujo. There should be plenty of room for a goalie like him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 the leafs and rangers have added late bids to the CUJO sweepstakes http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227157&hubname= He's not going to the Rangers- Lundqvist is Lundqvist, Valiquette has been solid as a backup should be, or better. They have Montoya in the minors, and he is NHL-ready. None of their goalies have injury histories, and Lundqvist has had zero problems shouldering the load of 70-75 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 I could name 10 staring goaltenders who are all lesser goaltenders than Cujo. There should be plenty of room for a goalie like him. Play along with me here- do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 No way CuJo signs with San Jose. There needs are secondary scoring (sound familiar?) so adding CuJo is sort've a lateral move for them. They are no closer to winning a Cup with CuJo on the team than they are without him. Nabokov is an elite goalie and will still be the undisputed #1 in SJ even if CuJo was to sign there. For that reason, I don't see Joseph being signed in SJ. Calgary is a better possibility since Kiprusoff, though solid lately, still isn't playing above a .900 SV% but the Flames have been on a roll lately and are seeing improvements from Miikka. Over the last 5 games he's gone 4-1 with a .919 SV%. No way they mess with Kiprusoff's head by bringing in Curtis. My picks for CuJo's services Carolina - Ward is not the same goalie as a few seasons back for whatever reason and could use some mentoring. Pittsburgh - When Conklin comes back down to Earth, that is, if he does. Don Cherry said last night Toronto was getting CuJo. Not sure how much weight that carries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Play along with me here- do it. Allright.... IMO Cujo is better than: Mason (or Ellis) - San Jose Garon (or Roloson) - Edmonton Toskala - Toronto whoever is starting - LA Budaj - Avalanche Fleury / Conklin / Thibault - Pittsburgh Holmqvist - Tampa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Allright.... IMO Cujo is better than: Mason (or Ellis) - San Jose Garon (or Roloson) - Edmonton Toskala - Toronto whoever is starting - LA Budaj - Avalanche Fleury / Conklin / Thibault - Pittsburgh Holmqvist - Tampa Do you mean Mason (or Ellis) in Nashville maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites