DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has thought about waiving goalkeeper Curtis Joseph, in light of Dominik Hasek's return to the club, the Detroit Free Press reported Friday.

According to the report, Holland believes Joseph would be picked up by another team, despite his $8 million contract for each of the next two seasons. If another team picks up Joseph off of waivers, the Red Wings would be relieved of Joseph's contract.

Holland's preference, according to the paper, continues to be trading Joseph, so Detroit gets something in return. Holland told the paper he has had some "interesting conversations" with other clubs regarding Joseph, but did not elaborate.

Joseph became expendable when Hasek announced his return to Detroit in July after a one-year retirement. Hasek was the starting goaltender when the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 2002, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in the finals.