My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) i just want bert to play already. Im excited to see what the team is going to be like with him. You can see that they are already starting to play better knowing that they have him on their side now. I just cant wait till we have everyone back and healthy with bert to protect them. Then i want to see someone try and take a run at dats or zetterberg like they always do and see bert kick their ass. Only a few more weeks.....bliss Edited March 8, 2007 by My GF Wishes I Was Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Same here. I really want to see what we can do with an entirely healthy line-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Forsberg is Anxious also. For diffirent reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 i completely agree about wanting to see Bert in the lineup and i know they say a couple more weeks but from all the practice footage ive seen and from Bert's own mouth it sounds like it shouldn't be that long. i know i don't wanna jump the gun but he could really be helpful in trying to secure the top spot in the conference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Then i want to see someone try and take a run at dats or zetterberg like they always do and see bert kick their ass. Only a few more weeks.....bliss Sorry to burst your bubble, but you will never see Bertuzzi involved in another retaliation of any kind that involves a third party. Be thankful if he just gets his regular hitting game back along with his aggressive play in front of the net. Edited March 8, 2007 by One of the Few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Sorry to burst your bubble, but you will never see Bertuzzi involved in another retaliation of any kind. Be thankful if he just gets his regular hitting game back along with his aggressive play in front of the net. really, cause from just about EVERYTHING ive read, hes putting the past behind him, and holding nothing back in his game that he is bringing to detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 he'll play physical but no matter what he says, you know that the Moore thing is always gonna be in the back of his mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 really, cause from just about EVERYTHING ive read, hes putting the past behind him, and holding nothing back in his game that he is bringing to detroit Lets home so, i can't fricken wait to see BERT IN A WINGS JERSEY HE'S ONE OF MY FAV NON RED WINGS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 he'll play physical but no matter what he says, you know that the Moore thing is always gonna be in the back of his mind maybe so, but thats an off ice issue as he said, and if he lets it get to him on the ice and he holds back on standing up for dats and Z he knows his purpose isnt being fulfilled, hes gotta prove hes still got hockey in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Sorry to burst your bubble, but you will never see Bertuzzi involved in another retaliation of any kind that involves a third party. Be thankful if he just gets his regular hitting game back along with his aggressive play in front of the net. As cautious as he will be i highly doubt he will let people walk all over his team. I think hes here to take care of his teamates and he will do just that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 As cautious as he will be i highly doubt he will let people walk all over his team. I think hes here to take care of his teamates and he will do just that. He will hit people hard, and put the puck in the net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 He will hit people hard, and put the puck in the net Thats all i ask haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 that fact of the matter is, since that hit, he's been called a washed up player, doing nothing for florida in that trade, and hes got a lot to prove. If i knew my career was on the line and had to prove something, sure id be cautious, but id sure as hell go out there and show them what i am made of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 really, cause from just about EVERYTHING ive read, hes putting the past behind him, and holding nothing back in his game that he is bringing to detroit I hope he gets his game back, but he's been damaged by the Moore incident. All his future actions will be weighed against what happened before, both in his own mind, and in the minds of others. I'd just like to see him concerned with his game and leave the enforcing to others. If he can do that, you'll be just as happy with him. The number one thing about Bertuzzi is that he has to be happy to play well. If he's happy in Detroit, then watch out. I know this because I'm a Canucks fan and I was picking up on his skills long before he was any kind of sensation. He was happy and hungry back then and through 2003, but a long time has passed and time will tell if he's able to get his game back. But I think it's safe to say that he's going to leave enforcing for others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 I hope he gets his game back, but he's been damaged by the Moore incident. All his future actions will be weighed against what happened before, both in his own mind, and in the minds of others. I'd just like to see him concerned with his game and leave the enforcing to others. If he can do that, you'll be just as happy with him. The number one thing about Bertuzzi is that he has to be happy to play well. If he's happy in Detroit, then watch out. I know this because I'm a Canucks fan and I was picking up on his skills long before he was any kind of sensation. He was happy and hungry back then and through 2003, but a long time has passed and time will tell if he's able to get his game back. But I think it's safe to say that he's going to leave enforcing for others. doubtful, enforcing is a main reason we picked him up, enforcing doesnt mean you gotta skate after someone for a revenge hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 doubtful, enforcing is a main reason we picked him up, enforcing doesnt mean you gotta skate after someone for a revenge hit Then you got the wrong guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Thats all i ask haha Good call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 doubtful, enforcing is a main reason we picked him up, enforcing doesnt mean you gotta skate after someone for a revenge hit I dont care if he hits anyone. Bert could just play great and not hit anyone, thats not why we picked him up, we picked him up because hes a big body that will cause other teams to think twice before takinga run at anyone. Then if he has to raise some hell he will, but like you said we didnt bring him to be a revenge hitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Then you got the wrong guy. oh ok, i guess kenny h thought to himself, hmmm we need grit, but bert is too scared now to go after a hit for fear of a repeat of the incident with moore, but hell lets get him anyway, riiiiight EDIT: I am not saying the only reason we got the dude is for him to skate around and hit, he has MANY more skills than that, but like said, he is a huge presence on the ice, and when it comes down to protecting his teammates, im not gonna believe for once second that hes gonna step back and let the moore incident affect his play. He has something to prove, and i believe hes ready to do it Edited March 8, 2007 by Viperar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) oh ok, i guess kenny h thought to himself, hmmm we need grit, but bert is too scared now to go after a hit for fear of a repeat of the incident with moore, but hell lets get him anyway, riiiiight You are missing the obvious. Bertuzzi is a skill player with the ability to put the puck in the net on a very regular basis. He's also a physical presence on the ice in the way he hits. If management picked him up just as an enforcer, then your management is dumb as a bag of rocks. There are better enforcers available at way less money. Edited March 8, 2007 by One of the Few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 I think you're confused about the meaning of enforcer, viperar. Bertuzzi's no fighter (which is what the term brings to mind). Hopefully he can lay out some thunderous body checks, but at no point is Bertuzzi in Detroit to enforce anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 I think you're confused about the meaning of enforcer, viperar. Bertuzzi's no fighter (which is what the term brings to mind). Hopefully he can lay out some thunderous body checks, but at no point is Bertuzzi in Detroit to enforce anything. He gets it. Although Bertuzzi can definitely hold his own in a fight, he doesn't fight much at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 You are missing the obvious. Bertuzzi is a skill player with the ability to put the puck in the net on a very regular basis. He's also a physical presence on the ice in the way he hits. If management picked him up just as an enforcer, then your management is dumb as a bag of rocks. There are better enforcers available at way less money. I dont think thats what viper meant, he just eant that bertuzzi isnt affraid to stick up for his team. I think the management knew that they had to get somewhat of an enforcer, but they also wanted someone wil soft hands that could put the puck in the net. Instead of picking up two different people, one gritty player and one scorer, they got a 2 in 1 player with bertuzzi. I think they did the best they could and im plenty happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 You guys want Bert to be what he was for us prior to the Moore incident; a hard-hitting and high-scoring power forward who had opposing players listening for footsteps. If he brings that to Detroit like he did to Vancouver, you will all be very happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My GF Wishes I Was Hank 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 You guys want Bert to be what he was for us prior to the Moore incident; a hard-hitting and high-scoring power forward who had opposing players listening for footsteps. If he brings that to Detroit like he did to Vancouver, you will all be very happy. Exactly! Nailed it. Were you canuck fans upset when he left or good ridence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
