06TJSport 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 at the right price, sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 please God no...... he is done, definitely not the kind of player that fits here. We already tried that experiment, it failed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 I hate what he did to Moore. I don't think he intended to cause that particular outcome, but it was a cheap shot, and there were consequences. Personally, I hate Pronger, Tootoo, Crosbaby and Lemieux, but I like Bertuzzi as a player. I say give him a real shot, bring him in line and suit him up. Oh yeah, I want to see Sean Avery back, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZ13 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 I guess the only logical thing to do is to bring in Bertuzzi, Trade the mule for Avery, Z for Brashear, all our draft picks for Tootoo, and then Trade Malts and Drapes to Philly for Pronger. Mess with us then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpriest 8 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 No. No Todd Bertuzzi NO! Awful idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Right price, sure. But I dont see Bert signing for 1.5 million or less, and it'd probably have to be less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 please God no...... he is done, definitely not the kind of player that fits here. We already tried that experiment, it failed. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Oh yeah because what we need is another aging tough guy. That is just what will send us over the top. The answer is no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeowingsfan 16 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 My reaction in the first thread about Bertuzzi And was there really need of this thread, the other one was only on the third page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 No way is Bertuzzi coming back to Detroit. Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 so everyone is saying no to bert,,,then who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Why does everyone think Bertuzzi can contribute as a top 6 forward? His scoring touch isn't there anymore. He's slow and won't bring much energy. Plus since the lockout he's missed almost as many games as he's played in. If we're looking for grit and energy; I want a scrappy guy who can also contribute defensively. Someone like Moen or Nichol. Neither are bonafide scorers, but they'll bring in hustle, intensity, a physical presence, AND are both great on the PK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 He's big, slow, takes dumb penalties and has zero scoring touch these days. Plus, he's already proved he can't play in our system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Oh yeah because what we need is another aging tough guy. That is just what will send us over the top. LOL Exactly. We don't need another McCarty; zero is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 44 points in 66 games last year. who else is there thats left that will probbaly sign for cheap? remember detroit wanted him before he signed in anaheim. were reportedly looking for a gritty winger who has an offensive touch. he fits that bill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 44 points in 66 games last year. who else is there thats left that will probbaly sign for cheap? remember detroit wanted him before he signed in anaheim. were reportedly looking for a gritty winger who has an offensive touch. he fits that bill. ...and between then and how he's had two mediocre, injury-plagued seasons, disappeared in the playoffs, and been bought out of a contract. No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hossa8181 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Everyone keeps saying no to these free agents that are mentioned, especially Bertuzzi. One of you please tell me another player that you would rather have for the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsownnhl43 14 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Why does everyone think Bertuzzi can contribute as a top 6 forward? His scoring touch isn't there anymore. He's slow and won't bring much energy. Plus since the lockout he's missed almost as many games as he's played in. If we're looking for grit and energy; I want a scrappy guy who can also contribute defensively. Someone like Moen or Nichol. Neither are bonafide scorers, but they'll bring in hustle, intensity, a physical presence, AND are both great on the PK I cannot believe you would say no to Bertuzzi for cheap but would say yes to Travis Moen. People. Travis Moen would barely crack our lineup. And if Bill Guerin can compete as a top 6 forward, so can Todd Bertuzzi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deetroit dario 27 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Well, at least he's North American and is capable of hurting someone on the ice. yeah, but that "someone" these days is usually himself! there HAS to be someone else. i'm not pretending to know who it is, but i can damn sure sniff out who it isn't. to me, it would be almost as offensive as the first time we signed him, possibly more so under the "fool me once/fool me twice" clause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I cannot believe you would say no to Bertuzzi for cheap but would say yes to Travis Moen. People. Travis Moen would barely crack our lineup. And if Bill Guerin can compete as a top 6 forward, so can Todd Bertuzzi. #1. Have you talked to Bertuzzi lately? I'm interested on how you know he would sign "for cheap." We could potentially have no more than 950K to spend if Hudler and Leino resign. There are teams that would pay Bertuzzi twice that. #2. We don't NEED another top 6 forward. Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Franzen-Cleary-Holmstrom-Filpulla-Hudler-Leino, all of these guys are snipers/playmakers/scorers that would benefit most from getting in a top 6 situation. What we need is a grinding, tough, energy guy. Look who won the Cup for Pittsburgh: Kennedy-Staal-Talbot. Their third line outplayed our third line by getting to loose pucks quicker, winning the physical battles, etc. Bertuzzi is a big guy, but he's slow, injury-prone, not great defensively. He's not fit to match up against energy guys from other teams. THAT'S who we need: a depth player that can match the speed, intensity, and physicality of other depth players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Everyone keeps saying no to these free agents that are mentioned, especially Bertuzzi. One of you please tell me another player that you would rather have for the price. One guy I would love to see is Scotty Nichol. Speedy, scrappy, brings alot of intensity and alot of physicality for a guy his size. He's been for the most part healthy (missed some time last year when Burrows hit him from behind). Another big thing about him I like....Good solid penalty killer; something the Wings really need to improve on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hossa8181 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 One guy I would love to see is Scotty Nichol. Speedy, scrappy, brings alot of intensity and alot of physicality for a guy his size. He's been for the most part healthy (missed some time last year when Burrows hit him from behind). Another big thing about him I like....Good solid penalty killer; something the Wings really need to improve on. I have to be honest, I don't know much about Scott Nichol but I appreciate a original answer without using stats. The Wings could definitely use some help on the PK and some physical play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) I have to be honest, I don't know much about Scott Nichol but I appreciate a original answer without using stats. The Wings could definitely use some help on the PK and some physical play. I think an overall testament to the game this guy plays: Back two or three years ago, Bryan Marchment (at 6'7) took a late slap at Vokoun after the whistle. Nichol (at about 5'9) IMMEDIATELY comes over with no hesitation, drops the gloves, and starts firing lefts at the guy nearly a full foot taller than him. He plays about a foot taller than he actually is. Edited July 6, 2009 by RedFX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 If we were going to sign an aging forward, Id probably rather have Shanahan over Bertuzzi...hell Id have Shanny anyway cos I friggin love him. Travis Moen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
