Devellano says Wings close to signing Bertuzzi

[WingMachine91 0]

So apparently many people who listen to the FAN 590 which had jimmy d on have been saying that when on the program he claimed to have bertuzzi signed within a week. Now i am not sure how credible this is but i feel that this does deserve some dicussion. Has anyone else heard about this?

[ShanahanMan 473]

So apparently many people who listen to the FAN 590 which had jimmy d on have been saying that when on the program he claimed to have bertuzzi signed within a week. Now i am not sure how credible this is but i feel that this does deserve some dicussion. Has anyone else heard about this?

Not gonna happen. Not only did we already sign the 3rd line winger (Williams) but we also only have 500,000 in cap space remaining. So unless he signs for under 1 mil, he aint coming.

Also, I think the program you're referring to was aired over a week ago. At that time we were still targeting free agents, however even Holland has admitted he's done until September at the earliest.

Edited August 15, 2009 by ShanahanMan

[germanwing 154]

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/08/po...related_ru.html

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Not gonna happen. Not only did we already sign the 3rd line winger (Williams) but we also only have 500,000 in cap space remaining. So unless he signs for under 1 mil, he aint coming.

The Wings plan on moving a defenseman, and you can be over the cap during the preseason, so long as you are compliant before the season starts.

[Guest micah]

please no.

[Mors 201]

I'm not all about Bertuzzi, but after signing Williams even something like this would make me feel better.

[The Mule 0]

Get it done, Kenny. Todd still has some gas left in the tank.

[ShanahanMan 473]

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/08/po...related_ru.html

And even Malik says he doesn't believe it for a second. I'm sure this is all referring to when Devellano was talking about Bertuzzi as a potential signing ONLY WHEN we were targeting free agents at the time.

Holland is in Oregon now, vacationing.....golfing. He said that we're done with any signings until camp. Guys.....as much as I'd love it, its not gonna happen.

[cjm502 165]

Stupid rumor, I wouldnt want him anyways.

[Peleshob 0]

Devellano is senile.

[hankzet40 233]

please no.

This. Watching him in Calgary last year he did have some moments but overall he was lazy and took dumb penalties which is something that will obviously cost you dearly in the playoffs.

[Jedi 1,865]

Moving this one to the Rumor Mill. I'll move it back if it proves to be true.

[Doc Holiday 0]

But he is "Tough" guys!

This could be a repeat of the 2006-2007 season.

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

But he is "Tough" guys!

This could be a repeat of the 2006-2007 season.

First Williams, then Bertuzzi. Could it be than Langer is next?

Worst offseason in recent Wings history.

[ShanahanMan 473]

So I called Fan590 and they confirmed that Jimmy D DID in fact say they will have Bertuzzi signed within the week. They also said they'd post the transcript from last night's interview online sometime today....

Take it for what you will.....

[uk_redwing 495]

Dump Lebda or Meech and get it done.

[aw1340 0]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[RusDRW 155]

I would be more than happy. For some reason I always liked Todd.

[eva unit zero 271]

I was listening towatching Channel 4 this morning and they had both Mark Howe and Glenn Merkosky on, and they both confirmed the Wings were very close to a deal to trade spare parts Brett Lebda and Kirk Maltby to Edmonton for one of RW Jordan Eberle or C Riley Nash, both of whom are considered high-end prospects.

[ShanahanMan 473]

I was listening towatching Channel 4 this morning and they had both Mark Howe and Glenn Merkosky on, and they both confirmed the Wings were very close to a deal to trade spare parts Brett Lebda and Kirk Maltby to Edmonton for one of RW Jordan Eberle or C Riley Nash, both of whom are considered high-end prospects.

eh?

[RedWings Gone Wild 6]

I was listening towatching Channel 4 this morning and they had both Mark Howe and Glenn Merkosky on, and they both confirmed the Wings were very close to a deal to trade spare parts Brett Lebda and Kirk Maltby to Edmonton for one of RW Jordan Eberle or C Riley Nash, both of whom are considered high-end prospects.

I'd definitely choose that over Bertuzzi........... Having him tarnishing this uniform for part of one season was more than enough.

[uk_redwing 495]

I was listening towatching Channel 4 this morning and they had both Mark Howe and Glenn Merkosky on, and they both confirmed the Wings were very close to a deal to trade spare parts Brett Lebda and Kirk Maltby to Edmonton for one of RW Jordan Eberle or C Riley Nash, both of whom are considered high-end prospects.

Is that Eva's attempt at being funny, or is this true?

[esteef 2,679]

I still take Grier over present day Bert but he is more healthy than the last time he was here, he doesn't take any s*** after the whistle and could have some of the Drake-like determination to win the Cup while he still has a chance. I'm not turning down ANY sandpaper at this point.

I can live with Bert.

esteef

[Zion 93]

Well said, esteef. Not that I agree with it, but well said...

[RedWingedKitten 9]

For the right price this would be a very good depth signing. He put up 44 points last season in 66 games. (Calgary Flames)

I'm on board.

Edit - Anaheim is still paying him 1.33 million dollars lol. Nice one Burke.

Edited August 15, 2009 by RedWingedKitten