Recent Years
Joseph moved to the Phoenix Coyotes via free agency in 2005 and signed a one-year deal. On October 28, 2005, he won his 400th NHL game. On March 28, 2006, he posted his 424th career win, thereby moving into sixth place on the NHL’s all-time list, passing Tony Esposito. Joseph had shown interest in re-joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, indicating that he would be fine with a back-up role and a reduced salary. In September 2007 the Ottawa Senators quietly expressed interest in acquiring Joseph if they could unload Martin Gerber and his large contract. Joseph was a member of Team Canada in the 2007 Spengler Cup, leading them to the championship on December 31, 2007.
On January 14, 2008, Joseph signed a one-year, US$1.5 Million contract with the Calgary Flames. On March 1 of 2008, Joseph moved past Terry Sawchuk for fourth place in all-time NHL wins with 448 in a 3-1 win over his former team, the Phoenix Coyotes. On April 13, 2008, Joseph replaced Mikka Kiprusoff less than four minutes into the first period of Game #3 of the Flames' first round series of the 2008 playoffs with the San Jose Sharks. Joseph backstopped the Flames to a come from behind 4-3 win after initially falling behind 3-0. This win made him the first goaltender to win a post-season game as a member of five different teams: St.Louis, Edmonton, Toronto, Detroit and Calgary.
On July 1, 2008, Joseph rejoined the Toronto Maple Leafs by signing a 1 year, $700,000 contract. Joseph served primarily as a back-up for most of the season, only playing 21 games.
On December 30, 2008, Joseph recorded his 450th career win in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Atlanta Thrashers.
On March 24, 2009 against the Washington Capitals, he pulled off one last hurrah in front of the Leafs faithful. Starting goalie Martin Gerber was tossed out of the game in the final minute of the third period and 41-year-old Joseph came into the game cold. He proceeded to stop every shot, including Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin in the shootout, as the Leafs went on to win in a memorable 3-2 result.
On April 8, 2009, Joseph recorded his 352 NHL loss, which tied Gump Worsley for the NHL record for most losses by a goaltender. Martin Brodeur subsequently set a new record and has 371 losses at the end of the 2011-12 season.
Joseph announced his retirement on January 12, 2010 in Toronto.
Currently Joseph is a goaltending coach for the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL
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