Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 This guy has really been hungry lately, which is definitely a good sign for us fans, but I feel like he is focusing too hard on scoring the goal that he is losing sight of the rest of the ice. He had a great deal of scoring chances tonight (as well as a couple nights ago) but in the midst of the majority of those opportunities I also recall noticing a defensman or a Winger that was wide open and Bert opted to drive the net through a well protected area or go for a bad angle shot. I'm not necessarily complaining (maybe I am) but I do hope to see him get a little more patient with the puck in the next week or so. If he can do that I think he'll end up being more productive in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Yea, I think it was the OT or something when he took a slapper right at Nabakov from a rediculous angle. I have been impressed with him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I would rather see Wings crashing the net at this point than making too many passes. Good on Bert if he wants to take it to the net and score; more of our guys could use that kind of attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Wanna talk about hunger? PATRICK EAVES HAS BEEN TRUCKIN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Wanna talk about hunger? PATRICK EAVES HAS BEEN TRUCKIN. If Eaves has been trucking, what has Helm been doing? I mean, other than putting on his rocket skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 compared to what we thought Patrick Eaves was gonna be (4th line fodder, lazy ass), he's been doing well. Darren Helm FRIGHTENS opposing teams. Case in point- tonight vs Sharks, giving him tons of room to operate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Bert has been playing well. In time, the goals will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I agree completely about Bert being hungry. You can see it in his play. I think it's great that he's trying to produce but shooting right at a goalie's chest doesn't help a whole lot. Pass it once in a while or the defender's aren't going to expect him to pass and will wait for the shot to come. I also like the way Eaves is playing. But Helm! Holy s***! I'm calling for Helm to be elected, nay, appointed, Ruler Of The Universe. His play tonight was unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltawing 12 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Bert is playing exactly like I figured he would when we first signed him and everyone was all butthurt, glad to see him thriving, soon enough goals will come. I can see Babcock keeping him on the top 2 lines for the time being with Flip and Johan out for an extended period of time, I think the role will work well for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 compared to what we thought Patrick Eaves was gonna be (4th line fodder, lazy ass), he's been doing well. Darren Helm FRIGHTENS opposing teams. Case in point- tonight vs Sharks, giving him tons of room to operate. Defensemen are afraid to make a quick move on him because he's such a good skater he can walk right around them. If that kid had hands he'd be a superstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Defensemen are afraid to make a quick move on him because he's such a good skater he can walk right around them. If that kid had hands he'd be a superstar. Give him time. He's got pretty much everything BUT hands at the tender age of 22. The more time he gets, the more he'll develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Once they start going in for Bert - look out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Bert is gripping his stick tighter than a convicted cops sphincter in a federal pen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) Bert was in all the right places tonight... and did some good (and very bad) passing... However, whenever he had the chance of being productive tonight he found a way to screw up, and usually big. Edit: this comment is entirely about tonight's performance. Edited November 6, 2009 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Bert has been far better than I could have hoped for $1.5M, he's just snakebit right now. As for shooting from bad angles etc, he's only doing the thing that will get him in Babcocks good books quickest and easiest - shoot early, shoot often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Although I always support him, I didn't like what I saw from Bert last game. He was lazy in defensive zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 he turns the puck over alot 2... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Maybe I'm reaching too deep, but does anything else think Bertuzzi's been trying the blind backhand pass in the own zone a bit too much? Outside of that, for the mots part he's going to the net more often than not, just can't buy a goal to save his life kinda like his 1st brief stint here. As far as it looks right now, doesn't look like he's being hindured by naggging injuries/back etc. which is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Bertuzzi was really poor to start the season, which should be expected (but I'm not a Bert fan so I gotsta hate ). The last few games he was really good save a few terrible giveaways. Last night, Bert was absolutely flying, dominating a shift or two. I agree with Rivalred: once they start going in, the lines will really be clicking. Great to see the team as a whole playing well, Osgood especially. Anyways, keep it up Bert. Go Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Maybe I'm reaching too deep, but does anything else think Bertuzzi's been trying the blind backhand pass in the own zone a bit too much? Yes. I think he isn't used to his teammates/linemates enough to keep pulling that, turnovers abound. But I don't think I saw any of them last night, which is probably a big factor as to why he looked so good out there. Nice hustle offensively without the mental lapses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Maybe I'm reaching too deep, but does anything else think Bertuzzi's been trying the blind backhand pass in the own zone a bit too much? Outside of that, for the mots part he's going to the net more often than not, just can't buy a goal to save his life kinda like his 1st brief stint here. As far as it looks right now, doesn't look like he's being hindured by naggging injuries/back etc. which is good. I've been noticing that too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I didn't (and still don't) really like the Bert signing. I just don't think the team needs an injury-prone, mid-30s player who's lost most of his goal scoring ability. But I do like the effort he's been putting in, at both ends of the ice too. For the price, I don't mind the occasional mistakes that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 With Sammy gone it's pretty clear......... Bert is the new Logo AssassinTM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
