h2obury 6 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Looks like Bertuzzi wants to retire here and he says money is no object I'm for it I think he has been real good for us this year especially if he can be had for a good price.\ Freep http://www.freep.com/article/20100121/SPOR...to-stick-around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 He has looked real good all year, sure he takes dumb penalties, but he is aggressive and a beast with the puck. Great option for the top 6! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSea 31 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I originally didn't like signing Bertuzzi because of how he's done for us in the past and a little bit to do with his rep. But he's definitely cleaned his game up (too much IMO) and has been doing stellar. I'll admit I'm a fair-weather Bertuzzi fan, but I'm all on board right now. Get 'em signed Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Keep the good news coming. I think he'll be re-signed at around the same price as this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Yes. Keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) I very much indeed approve of this, love the guy's attitude, can score clutch goals, and great team guy, if he just could manage to take fewer unnecessary penalties, that would be great. Edited January 21, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 4 year 7 million 1. 2.3 2. 2.3 3. 1.4 4. 1.0 Retire at 39 and 1 cup ring Whats the cap hit on that like 1.5-2 million a year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Mindfly approves. Get R Done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b-random 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 My ONLY gripe with his game is the infamous "he takes bad penalties" thing. I used to think people blew it out of proportion, but the truth is, he does. I think he might be a victim of "reputation calls" at times, but he looks like such a complete player right now, it can be overlooked. If the officiating in the playoffs is anything like last years, they won't make nearly as many calls, so hopefully that minimizes that "flaw" in his game. Regardless, I really hope he re-signs, he's looked a lot like the all-star player that he was in Vancouver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 For 2 million or less I'm beyond sold. He adds a solid dimension to the top two lines that isn't going to cost very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 until his back ends his career Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) until his back ends his career you're full of negative energy. For 2 million or less I'm beyond sold. He adds a solid dimension to the top two lines that isn't going to cost very much. I agree... I'd be happier with 3 years, 6 mil... even though it raises the initial cap, he's over 35 and any contract will count against the cap if he reitres... if he wants to play another year or two after that, go a year at a time... Edited January 21, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b-random 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 until his back ends his career Way to stay positive. Like the article says, he's 1 of 3 guys to play in every game this season, that's a good sign. Zetterberg's had back issues too but people don't have a problem with him making 6+ mil 'til the end of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I originally didn't like signing Bertuzzi because of how he's done for us in the past and a little bit to do with his rep. But he's definitely cleaned his game up (too much IMO) and has been doing stellar. I'll admit I'm a fair-weather Bertuzzi fan, but I'm all on board right now. Get 'em signed Kenny! Huh? He played 8 regular season games and 16 playoff games in 2006-07 and it's pretty common knowledge that his back was a mess at that time and he was about 30lbs heavier than he is now. Judging him on his previous Red Wing stint would be harsh judgement I think ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Huh? He played 8 regular season games and 16 playoff games in 2006-07 and it's pretty common knowledge that his back was a mess at that time and he was about 30lbs heavier than he is now. Judging him on his previous Red Wing stint would be harsh judgement I think ! he had freegin major back surgery. im just saying a lot of guys with back problems fall off REALLY fast. He HAS played really good this season...but in 3 years he could be a liability. I guess that's the risk you take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I was pumped when we signed the guy last summer because I felt he had unfinished business in Detroit and I also thought he had an unfair rep. That beign said, he has exceeded even my expectations. He has acted like a consumate professional, has been a great team guy, scored some very timely goals, played excellent defensively, works hard, creates chances, I mean the guy is doing everything right (penalties aside). At $2M/yr or less there is zero chance Holland walks away from this guy. Bertuzzi has turned himself and his game into that of a model Red Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I think they should put an incentive in the contract for taking a limited amount of minor penalties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 4 year 7 million 1. 2.3 2. 2.3 3. 1.4 4. 1.0 Retire at 39 and 1 cup ring Whats the cap hit on that like 1.5-2 million a year? 1? I'm looking for 4 but will settle for 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Way to stay positive. Like the article says, he's 1 of 3 guys to play in every game this season, that's a good sign. Zetterberg's had back issues too but people don't have a problem with him making 6+ mil 'til the end of time. Stupid comparison. Bert had surgery. Z has missed a few games here and there. How can you compare the two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 To be honest,I was sceptic when the Wings signed him,but Bert proved me wrong.So let's keep him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Dump him... I still don't like him, and think he'll be much less impressive once we start playing w/ a healthy team once again. Constantly trying to play to a level he can't achieve resulting in lots of horrid passes and turnovers. Better options on the market, and detroit will have the $$ to upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 4 year 7 million 1. 2.3 2. 2.3 3. 1.4 4. 1.0 id have him sign it right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Dump him... I still don't like him, and think he'll be much less impressive once we start playing w/ a healthy team once again. Constantly trying to play to a level he can't achieve resulting in lots of horrid passes and turnovers. Better options on the market, and detroit will have the $$ to upgrade. I sure hope Ken does not make decisions based on personal opinions of Cali. I see him play at "that level" every day. Being the most consistent Wing on the team. Get over it, Bertuzzi has and I hope he stays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 as one of the more critical people on bertuzzi, i am pretty neutral at this time. his 8 goals in 8 games stretch definitely bought him some slack with me. he had been cooling off after that, but the goal he had the other day was nice. assuming he can keep up moderately productive play down the stretch (last year he pretty much dissapeared for calgary as the season went on) then i think i would be supportive of keeping him. however, if he is committed to staying here, why give him a 3 or 4 year contract? give him a shorter contract so that if his health goes bad, its not such a big deal. additionally, i think keeping his cap number down to 1.5mil or so would allow him to be a good deal. getting up to 2mil makes his contract look much worse. in the cap era its all about having players give good value for their services. especially if bertuzzi says money is not as important, getting that cap hit lowered gives the team more flexibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 you're full of negative energy. I agree... I'd be happier with 3 years, 6 mil... even though it raises the initial cap, he's over 35 and any contract will count against the cap if he reitres... if he wants to play another year or two after that, go a year at a time... I agree. 4 yrs might be pushing it at his age, being a big guy, and having back prob history. If we can get two more solid years out of him, possibly a 3rd. Isn't he from Sudbury which is only like three hours or so from Metro D. Still has family there etc, so its easy for Grandparents to visit often and all that. The older a guy gets, the more important that stuff becomes. I live 2500 miles from my parents and brother in Detroit, and they're not getting any younger. He likes Detroit because he's not playing in a hockey fishbowl like Vancouver where everyone watches you on and off the ice all the time. I've seen Lidstrom at my nephew's hockey game at Compuware in Detroit, and he was able to sit by himself and not get bothered too much. Not Bertuzzi in Vancouver. Vancouver is basically a one sport town; all hockey, all the time. He also likes not having the pressure of being The Man, letting Pavs, Hank, and Nick have that responsiblity. He also knows that he may not get picked up by anyone...or if he does, it could very well be a crappy unorganized club somewhere with no hope. In Detroit, there is always hope of hoisting The Stanley Cup. Good for him. Glad its working out. Now if some of those close one's start going in for him. Go Bert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
