DETROIT -- The Boston Bruins are interested in obtaining Red Wings goaltender Curtis Joseph, according to Boston's general manager.

Mike O'Connell confirmed the team has approached Detroit about Joseph, who became expendable when Dominik Hasek last month decided to come out of retirement to rejoin the Red Wings.

"I talked to Detroit on Friday. They said we'll make sure we stay in touch," O'Connell said during a conference call.

Calling Joseph a potential "big piece" to the Bruins' goaltending situation, O'Connell said he didn't expect to hear back from Detroit "for another couple of weeks."

Detroit signed Joseph, 36, last summer to a three-year, $24 million deal as Hasek's replacement. That contract includes a no-trade clause.

Detroit General Manager Ken Holland has said he hopes to have a deal to trade Joseph done before training camp starts in September.

Phone messages left with the Red Wings and Don Meehan, Joseph's agent, were not immediately returned.