The Associated Press

The return of two-time league MVP and six-time Vezina Trophy winner Dominik Hasek gives the Detroit Red Wings a unique problem: too many top-notch goalies.

Hasek, 38, who backstopped Detroit to a Stanley Cup title a year ago, announced Tuesday he plans to come out of retirement.

"My batteries are recharged, and I have the fire for competing for the Cup again," he said.

The Wings last month exercised an $8 million option on Hasek, whose re-emergence in Detroit means the Wings have a glut of quality netminders, including two earning $8 million each.

Among those who probably will be traded: Curtis Joseph, signed last summer to a three-year, $24 million deal to replace Hasek. He first would need to waive a no-trade clause.

"Ideally, as quickly as possible, I'd like to get a goaltender moved," general manager Ken Holland said Tuesday.

"We're going to have to be creative with some other teams to try to put something together."

Holland said he planned to talk later to Joseph, 36. Don Meehan, Joseph's agent, said he hoped to be able to resolve the situation.

The Wings also have Manny Legace, considered by some to be the league's best backup.

"My decision also unfortunately affects other people," Hasek said. "However, my desire is to play with the Detroit Red Wings."