Who should we Keep? Release? Sign?

[ShanahanMan 473]

Someone please explain to me HOW Bertuzzi can be considered one of our best players this series. Cuz I don't get it. Constant turnovers, inability to control the puck in the offensive zone, skating as slow as a peewee... Tell me how he's been good?

I don't know....how about the fact that he's tied for 4th in points in the playoffs and is a +4. All for a mere 1.5 mil. What the hell are you complaining about?

[puertoricanWingsfan 5]

Definitely NOT Bertuzzi. I'd take Kristy Yamaguchi over Todd Bertuzzi.

[brett 1,029]

eaves and miller. bert was back to being pretty invisible tonight

[Paul MacLean's Mustache 44]

I like Eaves and Miller, but we're too undersized on our bottom two lines.

I'd like to see some more size in our checking forwards so that we can wear teams down.

I hate to say it because I've loved having him around for many years, but Draper lost me this season. Hopefully, he won't be back next year.

Agreed. Draper and Maltby aren't making this decision any easier. I'd gladly take Ritola/Eaves or even Eaves/Miller on the fourth line than those two.

[redwingfan19 293]

i think eaves and bert will be back, but miller is the odd man out. Abdelkader will be full time next year.

[brett 1,029]

wouldnt mind, he had one good game in my book other games didnt notice him

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Definitely NOT Bertuzzi. I'd take Kristy Yamaguchi over Todd Bertuzzi.

Not after Bret Hedican has had his way with her

[titanium2 867]

I like Eaves and Miller, but we're too undersized on our bottom two lines.

I'd like to see some more size in our checking forwards so that we can wear teams down.

Exactly. Guys with some good size who aren't injury prone or skinny as a coat rack. Guys that can throw their weight around.

[Paul MacLean's Mustache 44]

i think eaves and bert will be back, but miller is the odd man out. Abdelkader will be full time next year.

I didn't even factor Abdelkader into the equation -- that makes it even more interesting.

I think if Bertuzzi comes back, he drops a line. He's not fast enough or half the scoring threat he used to be, but he still provides a decent amount of offense. Hudler replaces Bertuzzi in our top 6 next year, in my opinion.

[VM1138 1,921]

I hope Maltby won't be back. And maybe Draper. I've never been one to jump on the old guys, I'm a loyal person. But honestly, this team needs something but there simply aren't enough roster spots to go around.

Draper isn't great on faceoffs anymore (at least to my knowledge currently) and doesn't really provide anything except experience. But he's not the first one I'd get rid of.

Maltby, I'm sorry, but you and Draper only provide experience and we didn't really notice you while you were gone. You'll always be a Red Wing to me and a piece of this franchise, but it's time for you to step aside.

Bertuzzi: You've been great and you've been searching for a home and you're a good story, but honestly we don't have the roster spots. You were great for what we paid for you, but if we can find a better deal we need to take it.

Eaves and Miller need to stay.

Man...I'm surprised I had that much to say right now. Maybe it's because we all sort of knew that this would be the ending? A close game decided by poor decisions and bad reffing?

EDIT: If Draper doesn't go away, I assume he's going to be the 13th forward, just rotating in.

Edited May 9, 2010 by VM1138

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

He has his annoying tendencies, but he was a good contributor, especially for his salary. I wish he could hang onto the puck at all, and wouldn't take so many penalties, but he fills a scoring role very adequately.

I don't really know what the UFA market is on scoring wingers right now though. Obviously if there are better options available, I could do without those annoying tendencies.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I want all of them back

[Copenhagen848 58]

Someone please explain to me HOW Bertuzzi can be considered one of our best players this series. Cuz I don't get it. Constant turnovers, inability to control the puck in the offensive zone, skating as slow as a peewee... Tell me how he's been good?

I was going to reply, but after reading this it is clear you did not watch the playoffs this year.

[Guest Lidstromboli]

i suspect Draper will be replacing Ritola as the 13th forward sometime during the season

[tdinc 45]

I feel Its time to let the obsession with Draper, Malts...etc go.. Bring in the young talent and turn the page.

Drapes was nowhere to be found this playoffs... (malts was hurt)

What do you think...

Edited May 9, 2010 by tdinc

[ShanahanMan 473]

Woa, Draper was playing?

[RedWingAbner 13]

I'm guessing tonight's mod doesn't like Bertuzzi, because the censorship on this board is ridiculous.

Tonight's mod, please explain why my first thread was deleted? I don't want to hijack this thread, but I feel that I really can't connect to you in any other way.

[brett 1,029]

draper has been useless all playoffs, not even taking faceoffs til tonight. homer is meh too his speed is really showing. next season should be your last. lids is faster then he is

i wouldnt mind some big bodies. guys like moen or shelly

[Barrie 900]

Draper has one more year on his contract correct? Let him finish it out!

[redwingfan19 293]

I didn't even factor Abdelkader into the equation -- that makes it even more interesting.

I think if Bertuzzi comes back, he drops a line. He's not fast enough or half the scoring threat he used to be, but he still provides a decent amount of offense. Hudler replaces Bertuzzi in our top 6 next year, in my opinion.

it's tough to think about because the bertuzzi on the third line experiment failed miserably during the regular season. Can't really see a helm/clear/bertuzzi third line. With hudler coming back it pretty much sets the top 6. Maybe if homer retire bert comes back but i dont see it happening. Just no room for him here. Id rather see gritty defensive guys with speed like eaves and helm on the third/fourth lines.

fill/datsuyk/homer? does he come back?

huds/z/mule

i'd imagine thats what the top 6 will look like

[Gizmo 21]

Even though Draper is my older son's favorite player, I think it's time for him to ride off into the sunset. Maltby too. Both have had fantastic careers, but I think it's time.

[TRD604 8]

I like all 3, but burt and his penalties...i dont know.

[Guest DatsyukianDeke13]

If Draper retires, we still take the cap hit don't we?

[Guest mjtm77]

Its a tough one Bert played well but do we want him back. I think we can keep either Miller or Eaves not both. we simple need more size

[ShanahanMan 473]

If Draper retires, we still take the cap hit don't we?

Nope