FLAMES SIGN JOSEPH......per spectors

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

spectors

[Echolalia 2,961]

just retire already

[Mckinley25 679]

the cup is theirs

[WhiteLightning91 105]

Well golly. You might as well just hand them the cup...

[40#1Fan 0]

It took a little longer than he may have hoped, but Curtis Joseph is heading back to the NHL.

Sources told ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek that the veteran goaltender has signed a deal with the Calgary Flames. Details surrounding the deal were not disclosed.

Joseph became an unrestricted free agent this summer after the Phoenix Coyotes decided not to re-sign him. Joseph continued to work out in the Toronto area before Joseph helped Team Canada win the Spengler Cup in Switzerland last month.

TSN of Canada reported Sunday that Joseph narrowed his list of teams to the Maple Leafs, Flames, Rangers and Sharks, but San Jose was no longer interested, according to The San Jose Mercury News.

Flames starting netminder Miikka Kiprusoff (22-14-8) has started all but one game (rookie Curtis McElhinney filled in on the other), and signing Joseph gives the Flames an insurance policy in net.

Joseph, 40, will be reunited with coach Mike Keenan, who was bench boss and GM of the goalie in St. Louis during the 1994-95 season. Keenan later traded Joseph to the Edmonton Oilers in 1995.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3196152

[Jocu 0]

Good for him. I knew after the Spengler Cup, alot of NHL teams would be looking into him again. He spent months updating his style and working out, ala Osgood.

It would also be good to see him being able to retire on his terms, and not having a career like his end because no one wanted him.

[interminded 1]

Good for Cujo.

I'm happy for him.

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

the cup is theirs

Well golly. You might as well just hand them the cup...

thank you both for adding to this thread. we are all much smarter and know a lot more about the pickup from what both of you said. hahahahahahaha j/k

[irishtemper14+25 11]

good for cujo, i always loved him here as a wing and hope him great success until we meet in the playoffs

[JayUp88 1]

Great for him,

I was always a fan of him. He's perfect for a back up position now.

[SweWings 45]

It would also be good to see him being able to retire on his terms, and not having a career like his end because no one wanted him.

Agreed.

[puckloo39 5,686]

So the Flames have three goalies now? uh oh...

j/k... good for Curtis, lucky Flames. He'll do fine in Calgary and hopefully complete his NHL career on a happy note.

Edited January 14, 2008 by puckloo39

[Turkey 0]

This is good for Cujo and good for that kid who's been backing up Kipper. He should be developing in the minors instead of sitting in Calgary, probably.

[toby91_ca 620]

TSN is just reporting that they expect Cujo to make a decision this afternoon and it is likely either the Rangers or the Flames.

[dallas27 7]

Cujo has always been one of my fav's so this is nice to hear, hopefully he has enough in his tank to help out.

[Turkey 0]

Confirmed by Tsn now.

[40#1Fan 0]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227284&hubname=

Looking to take the work load off Miikka Kirpusoff for the stretch run, the Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Curtis Joseph to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

With half of the season gone, he'll earn about $650,000 for the rest of the year.

Joseph, who led Canada to a Spengler Cup victory last month, chose the Flames over the New York Rangers on Monday afternoon and will report to the team on Wednesday.

The Flames and Rangers were the frontrunners for Joseph's services over the past week, while the San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs also expressed interest. The signing also reunites Joseph with head coach Mike Keenan from their brief campaign with the St. Louis Blues.

The 40-year-old appeared in 58 games last season with the Phoenix Coyotes and posted a 18-31-2 record with a 3.19 goals against average, .893 save percentage and four shutouts.

He joined the Coyotes in August of 2005 as a free agent.

Joseph has played in the NHL for 16 seasons and has a 446-341-95 career record, 2.78 GAA and .907 save percentage with five different teams (St. Louis, Edmonton, Toronto, Detroit and Phoenix). He has also appeared in 131 playoff games and has a 62-66 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .916 save percentage.

The Keswick, Ontario native recorded his 400th career victory in October of 2005 and trails Terry Sawchuk by one win for fourth place on the all-time list.

Joseph entered the NHL in 1989 when he signed with the Blues as a free agent. He played six seasons with the Blues and was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He played three seasons with the Oilers before signing as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1998.

After four seasons in Toronto, Joseph hit the free agent market again and signed with Detroit, where he played two seasons with the Red Wings.

Joesph also was a member of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympic teams.

It is technically Joseph's second stint with the Flames. In June of 2002, the Maple Leafs traded Joseph's rights to Calgary for an eighth round pick in 2004 and future considerations. He hit the free agent market the following week and signed with Detroit.

[wingsfan979802 0]

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=34996...mp;service=page

[Reds4Life 51]

Good for both team and CuJo, but I think there is already thread about that here.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

CUJO!!!!

YAY!!

That's awesome for him.

[wingsfan979802 0]

Good for both team and CuJo, but I think there is already thread about that here.

yep, wasn't there before. then i hit the magical button refresh. sorry this one can be deleted.

Edited January 14, 2008 by wingsfan979802

[Yzerfan1999 81]

Why would he sign with the Flames if he wants a cup? I don't see the upside - Mediocre team, cold climate, lots of travel, Mike Keenan, and your backing up Kipper = 0 starts.

I thought he wanted a shot at the cup? He should have stuck with the Rangers or San Jose.

[Flip-check 6]

At least we won't be chopped at in the playoffs.

Is Cujo's situation really as bad as all that? Like Yzerfan said, it seems like a strange choice.. unless he's that desperate to be in the NHL.

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

Why would he sign with the Flames if he wants a cup? I don't see the upside - Mediocre team, cold climate, lots of travel, Mike Keenan, and your backing up Kipper = 0 starts.

I thought he wanted a shot at the cup? He should have stuck with the Rangers or San Jose.

Kipper hasn't been all that great this season. Besides, goalies get injured frequently nowadays, so backups can become starters just like that. Also, it's not like every team in the league wanted Cujo that badly. What exactly were his options?

[Booster313 138]

So the Flames have three goalies now? uh oh...

j/k... good for Curtis, lucky Flames. He'll do fine in Calgary and hopefully complete his NHL career on a happy note.

But not too happy of a note, the 08 cup is destined for the Wings!