Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 What? What? What? Is this your idea of unintentional intentional comedy? I'm pretty sure than any post by Gongshow = As far as bringing back Bert, I think it is a low risk-medium reward type scenario, and I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torless 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 I hear that Bert and Ozzie are pretty good buds (somehow)... I like this move to light that extra spark under Ozzie this season. It doesn't seem like Ozzie really cares about winning the cup for himself nearly as much as winning it for another veteran... just sayin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 this is an AWFUL signing. way worse than williams. bertuzzi is just bad. so much for young players getting to finally join the team... lets keep signing these washed up losers... who's next? lang? calder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolman 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 I was going to miss this season due to deployment, now i won't be missing much. WORST NEWS EVER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Im excited, dont know why ppl are so down about this move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 I was going to miss this season due to deployment, now i won't be missing much. WORST NEWS EVER Best wishes to you. Be well. Bert? Boy, he won't be on a line with Lang this time. Hard to tell what he'll do. What the heck, I'm on board with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonan78 1 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Since everyone here is so fond of playing Fantasy Lines, I figured I'd chip in. The only forwards I don't see being separated much this season are Datsyuk/Zetterberg and Franzen/Filppula Other than that, I think we can expect a lot of shuffling, especially at first as Babcock tries to get a feel for how the lines gel together. What I'd like to see most of the time is: Datsyuk/Zetterberg/Holmstrom Franzen/Filppula/Cleary Bertuzzi/Helm/Leino Williams/Draper/Eaves Maltby I can also see Bertuzzi or Cleary getting significant top-line minutes especially if Holmstrom spends any time dealing with injuries, most likely Cleary unless Bertuzzi shows some major hop in his step. I hope we can call up a few of the GR kids for more than just spot duty, I'd like to see what the future will look like without having to follow the Griffins all season too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 this is an AWFUL signing. way worse than williams. bertuzzi is just bad. so much for young players getting to finally join the team... lets keep signing these washed up losers... who's next? lang? calder? I know cause he was so expen-- oh wait........I mean, he had such low points last ye--- oh yea.......well, blah blah blah Moore, blah blah blah evil blah blah blah. Seriously, how is he a washed up loser again? Big, solid, veteran with killer hands who can actually push back for an awesome price. WTF is there not to like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numberthirtynine 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Playing on a line with Robert Lang had to have been s***ty. Put him on a line with Darren Helm and light a fire under his ass. Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Franzen Flip Bertuzzi together = huge line. (Not too much flip, but he's big in wings terms) Edited August 18, 2009 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lancz 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Since everyone here is so fond of playing Fantasy Lines, I figured I'd chip in. The only forwards I don't see being separated much this season are Datsyuk/Zetterberg and Franzen/Filppula Other than that, I think we can expect a lot of shuffling, especially at first as Babcock tries to get a feel for how the lines gel together. What I'd like to see most of the time is: Datsyuk/Zetterberg/Holmstrom Franzen/Filppula/Cleary Bertuzzi/Helm/Leino Williams/Draper/Eaves Maltby I can also see Bertuzzi or Cleary getting significant top-line minutes especially if Holmstrom spends any time dealing with injuries, most likely Cleary unless Bertuzzi shows some major hop in his step. I hope we can call up a few of the GR kids for more than just spot duty, I'd like to see what the future will look like without having to follow the Griffins all season too. I'm happy with this signing as long as he can refrain from stupid penalties all the time. People sure do get their panties in a wad pretty quick over a 1.5mil guy with some potential. It's not like he's 40. I like these line combo's. Now if we could just get back to hockey season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 245 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 This was a good signing - period. Not great...just good. At the highest level, this gives us a lot more options to harness more offense/goals. Keep in mind: -Leino, Helm, and Abbs are unproven (although they all showed good/great signs last year/playoffs...still unproven over full NHL season). *You can say "these guys won't get the chance to prove that they are goal scorers over a NHL season if they don't play??? How can they prove this if they don't get their chance...they can't do this if play in GR" Sorry, the true reality is the Wings and their success expectations don't coincide with being the place for players to devleop their game....GO TO THE ISLANDERS OR THE COYOTES IF THAT'S WHAT YOU NEED AS A PLAYER! -A key to our sucess in the past has been the ability to roll 4 lines (2 very, very good lines, 1 very/good line, and 1 eneregy/grind line with offensive potential). Having Bert on the 3rd or 4th line down low makes a very tough match up for opposing teams. -We can/may trade a D-man at some point (LEBDA), and have some cap room to sign someone at the trade deadline. -We can always trade Bert if it's not working out come...say...Dec/January. We need guys who are proven commodities....guarentee some goals....that's what we did. Not spectacular, but needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Playing on a line with Robert Lang had to have been s***ty. Put him on a line with Darren Helm and light a fire under his ass. Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. Simile - WIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSupafly 50 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 If Bert stays disciplined, contributes in the area of 20 goals and solidify a 3rd line, this is a steal at 1.5M. If not, it's not a huge loss. Way more upside then down. Good move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Playing on a line with Robert Lang had to have been s***ty. Put him on a line with Darren Helm and light a fire under his ass. Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. Awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 What's to complain about here? For the past 2 years, he's had injury troubles (playing in 60 or so games each year), but he still put up 15+ goals and 40+ points each year in those reduced games. $1.5 million is pretty damn cheap for that kind of production and consider the fact that, if healthy, he has the potential for more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Playing on a line with Robert Lang had to have been s***ty. Put him on a line with Darren Helm and light a fire under his ass. Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. You just made me spray mountain dew all over the monitor. Great stuff man. I'll also point out that out of the 40 points or so bert had last year, 14 were pp points. Edited August 18, 2009 by theman19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Another 15 goal scorer for 1.5 million. Yes please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Bad, bad karma, bad juju, BOYCOTT!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Hell yeah!!!! Now I can where my Bertuzzi shirt again without people looking at me weird and reminding me he left! I am so excited about this signing! Great move if you ask me. Welcome Back Todd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. lol, someone should totally add the mario bros star music and some effects to this vid: name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>&"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 I was going to miss this season due to deployment, now i won't be missing much. WORST NEWS EVER Completely off topic, but it deserves attention: Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 lol, someone should totally add the mario bros star music and some effects to this vid: Aside from attending Game 5 of the finals, this was my favorite moment of the playoffs last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 Helm plays like he swallowed a mario bros star. This requires yet another shout out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 18, 2009 lol, someone should totally add the mario bros star music and some effects to this vid: I dunno I think i would prefer the movie be played in fast-forward, with the Yakity Sax song playing in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
