redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Since Bertuzzi's season is now over, I thought we should review Holland's decision not to sign him to a 2-yr contract at 4 mil per year. Lets look at some stats from the regular season. Bertuzzi - 14-26-40 pts. Salary: 4.0mil To compare, lets look at some Red Wings with similar production: Cleary - 20-22-42 pts. Hudler - 13-29-42 pts. Samuelsson - 11-29-40 pts. Franzen - 27-11-38 pts. Filppula - 19-17-36 pts. Total combined salary: 4.6mil Now you tell me who is the better GM. Bertuzzi's playoff production of 0-2-2 pts. needs no comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamaica Jon 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Very nice. The Total Combined salary says it all. I'll admit I was upset when Holland chose to let him walk, but not when I heard he signed for $4M. Nice work Kenny. You have never/will never hear any bashing from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 bert and weight = wasted cap space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 An excellent thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamaica Jon 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 bert and weight = wasted cap space Wasn't Weight brought in for cap RELIEF? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Burke traded McDonald (maybe others?) for Weight so he'd have enough cap room for Selanne and Neidermayer to return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Wasn't Weight brought in for cap RELIEF? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Burke traded McDonald (maybe others?) for Weight so he'd have enough cap room for Selanne and Neidermayer to return. he was iam just saying weight sucks hahah it was like you didnt even notice him on the ice 9 games out of 10.. Edited April 21, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamaica Jon 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 he was iam just saying weight sucks hahah it was like you didnt even notice him on the ice 9 games out of 10.. Well I won't argue with that... I thought that trade was one of the many bonehead moves Burke pulled this season. The Top 3: - Signing Bert for $4M/yr - Trading Andy McDonald for Doug Weight - WAIVING Ilja Bryzgalov (get SOMETHING for this guy! he went on to save a franchise!) The latter 2 can be blamed on the first + Neidermayer taking so long to decide on a comeback. He had no choice at that point, but really shouldn't have been in the situation to begin with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 sorry ducksguy that they were knocked out, i was looking forward to the wings being able to get a second shot at those guy in the WCF. well at least u have a high pick in the draft now from edmonton =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nutz2u Report post Posted April 21, 2008 he was iam just saying weight sucks hahah it was like you didnt even notice him on the ice 9 games out of 10.. I sure noticed Stu Barnes step around 5.625M schneider to score the winning goal last night though . Burke did a great job with that signing also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Well I won't argue with that... I thought that trade was one of the many bonehead moves Burke pulled this season. The Top 3: - Signing Bert for $4M/yr - Trading Andy McDonald for Doug Weight - WAIVING Ilja Bryzgalov (get SOMETHING for this guy! he went on to save a franchise!) The latter 2 can be blamed on the first + Neidermayer taking so long to decide on a comeback. He had no choice at that point, but really shouldn't have been in the situation to begin with. ive been saying this for some time now but no one will admit it. they just think burke is the be all and end all. i dont get it at all especially when all my leafs fan and canucks fan friends are willing to give the guy 10 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Well I won't argue with that... I thought that trade was one of the many bonehead moves Burke pulled this season. The Top 3: - Signing Bert for $4M/yr - Trading Andy McDonald for Doug Weight - WAIVING Ilja Bryzgalov (get SOMETHING for this guy! he went on to save a franchise!) The latter 2 can be blamed on the first + Neidermayer taking so long to decide on a comeback. He had no choice at that point, but really shouldn't have been in the situation to begin with. This was the dumbest IMO. Granted, he did try to move him, but his asking price was way too high. He's a genius idea Burke...lower your asking price instead of just waiving him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Hey at least he didn't come close to killing anybody out there on the ice. Seriously, though, at this point in his career he's just a decent player, and actually has been for several seasons removed from his superstars days in Vancouver. Burke definitely overpayed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Since Bertuzzi's season is now over, I thought we should review Holland's decision not to sign him to a 2-yr contract at 4 mil per year. Lets look at some stats from the regular season. Bertuzzi - 14-26-40 pts. Salary: 4.0mil To compare, lets look at some Red Wings with similar production: Cleary - 20-22-42 pts. Hudler - 13-29-42 pts. Samuelsson - 11-29-40 pts. Franzen - 27-11-38 pts. Filppula - 19-17-36 pts. Total combined salary: 4.6mil Now you tell me who is the better GM. Bertuzzi's playoff production of 0-2-2 pts. needs no comment. You had me until you posted Sammy's stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Well I won't argue with that... I thought that trade was one of the many bonehead moves Burke pulled this season. The Top 3: - Signing Bert for $4M/yr - Trading Andy McDonald for Doug Weight - WAIVING Ilja Bryzgalov (get SOMETHING for this guy! he went on to save a franchise!) The latter 2 can be blamed on the first + Neidermayer taking so long to decide on a comeback. He had no choice at that point, but really shouldn't have been in the situation to begin with. I'm almost positive that Burke was one of the driving forces behind both Neidermayer and Selanne taking a break before rejoining the team. Burke and the Ducks deserve everything they got this year. AND, if the NHL does force a reduction in goalie gear he would have signed an overrated and unathletic tender to $6M+ longterm. I wonder how he'll like that deal when a slimmed down Giggy is letting in 5 goals a game. Burke might want to reconsider taking that Toronto gig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 but... but... but... wasn't Burke the best GM in the league? I mean: the very, very, very unbeatably best among all the others? that's what ESPN's saying and TSN has been treating Brian as second coming of Jesus Christ :D just watched the highlights on TSN. the face of Burke seeing how his team get spanked - priceless! for everything else it's MasterCard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
