Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.freep.com/article/20100519/SPORTS05/5190377/1053/sports05/Todd-Bertuzzi-Red-Wings-begin-contract-talks- There is a mention of a multi-year contract as well, as Bert has been riding 1 years for a while and wants to settle down. It also says they hope to re-sign Homer and Lils. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 All depends on price. I'm good with it as long as he doesn't want more money than he's getting now. I wouldn't mind a 1-1.2 a year for 2 seasons. Definitely keep Homer, and I'd love to keep Lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 it does all depend on the money. really the reason bert was tolerable this year was he was a good value. if the team loses that advantage he could quickly get into the doghouse again. also i recall reading last year that bert would continue to take a lower salary to play where he wanted to. does anyone else remember that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 [quote name='dobbles' date='19 May 2010 - 03:28 PM' also i recall reading last year that bert would continue to take a lower salary to play where he wanted to. does anyone else remember that? I don't remember reading it anywhere, but he's not in much position to make demands. He has a very polarized fanbase and has been hit-or-miss on other teams. He's also getting old and I do know that he wants some consistency in his life and he's tired of moving every 365 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 In an interview earlier this year with FSD he said money wasnt a problem and the he wants to stay here. expect him to stay for the same ptice as last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I'd like him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Yes please. For the price you cant really find anything better. From what I have read about him he is a pretty nice guy off the ice. It would be even better if he did not get those reputation calls all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 There's just not enough room to re-sign Bertuzzi,Holmstrom,Eaves,Miller,Abdelkader,and Helm up front.especially with Hudler coming back.I still think we can do better than Lilja. 2 2guns and Pucks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I think resigning Bertuzzi will be a pretty good idea. He had a pretty good season here and with his linemates healthy the whole year, maybe he can produce a bit more than he did this year. Side Note: Has anyone mentioned anything about Miller yet? I haven't seen any reports on what Holland expects to do with him. I'd love to see him resigned because he was a huge anchor on our PK this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Multi-year? I like Bertuzzi but I'm not sure that's a good idea. Only if it's for under a mil after this next season. He was good for us, but could easily stop being good for us, especially in future years, what with his history and him not aging as well as other players. Maybe next year at his current rate (or less, always a bargain hunter I am), the year after that 1 mil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Forgive my ignorance on who's available this summer in terms of Dmen, but I feel re-signing Lilja is very important...Who else provides a steady physical presence with shot blocking ability on our current roster? Is there anybody else better not named Volchenkov in these categories? With Hudler returning I would rather see Bert's $$$ spent on someone along the likes of a Torres. How about re-sign Lilja, add your Dman (whomever it may be), and then trade Ericsson? That's what I'm saying.Supposedly Kenny wants to get younger,so why re-sign Bertuzzi?Same with Lilja.If I had it my way,we would get rid of Ericsson AND Lilja.Gimme Sheldon Brookbank,Let Bertuzzi walk.Gimme a guy who can score and fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 They should put a bonus clause in the contract, based on how many offensive zone penalties he takes. 1 miller76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Side Note: Has anyone mentioned anything about Miller yet? I haven't seen any reports on what Holland expects to do with him. I'd love to see him resigned because he was a huge anchor on our PK this season. I read somewhere (Flint Journal, I think) that Holland definitely wants to re-sign Eaves and Miller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 That's what I'm saying.Supposedly Kenny wants to get younger,so why re-sign Bertuzzi?Same with Lilja.If I had it my way,we would get rid of Ericsson AND Lilja.Gimme Sheldon Brookbank,Let Bertuzzi walk.Gimme a guy who can score and fight. I think signing Brookbank and letting Lilja go would be a good move. We would save cap space and Brookbank gives everything pre injury Lilja adds plus a lot more effectiveness at it. If Brookbank could be had cheap you could sign both Lilja for a season and see who deserves to stay I don't see Lilja being the same player over the course of a whole year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 He saved our ass this season. Welcome back Bert (for the right price ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) I don't mean to sound like an ass here, but in a way I see Lilja as damaged goods, and as much as I'd like to see him here for a few more years I'd hate for him to tie up a roster spot, and cap space if he were to have another head injury that would take him outta action for a long period of time. Exactly. Sure this organization prides itself on loyalty but at the same time it is a business and the team needs to stay competitive. If a guy loses his edge (like it seems Lilja probably has) then he should be replaced, not clogging up a roster spot for fresh blood to be brought in. I don't want to see just anyone brought in to replace him, I wanna see someone who will provide what Lilja used to and can't anymore. A guy like Brookbank would be the best fit probably. He'll clear the crease, lay big hits, is a heavyweight fighter and can kill penalties. He plays 15 minutes a game on a ducks team and is a lot younger the Lils. Seems like the perfect replacement to me. I guess I should add that he's plus 10 as well so he's pretty responsible considering his team didn't make playoffs. Edited May 19, 2010 by newfy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 I approve. I was iffy when he first came here, but I'm liking him so far. Especially for what they're paying him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Wasn't liking him...changes lines, then liked him. That Hank, Mule, Bert line can do some more damage next year. So in short Keep driving the net Bert and... 2 hands!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 So, who are we losing, since we have such a logjam? Z-D-Franz Homer - Flip - Bert Huds - Ritola - Clears Drapes - Helm - Abs So, No Malts, Eaves, Miller, May, or J-Willy? (it's a given J-Willy is gone) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) How come bertuzzi got the same amount of points in detroit this season as he got in calgary the previous season... with 20-some less games played... and calgary wasn't exactly an offensive powerhouse... hmm Edited May 19, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Malts, Drapes, Miller, and easily Williams. He must must go! Doing favors for guys like Malts and Drapes just don't cut it anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) I would pass to be honest, I really don't see much need for him here anymore, and am tired of his terrible penalties in which he always puts his hands up just saying "Im guilty", and his constant one hand on the stick plays, 2 HANDS ON THE STICK, f***! Edited May 19, 2010 by Superman54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Not trying to derail the topic on hand.....But I too feel 1 of our biggest needs on D is a physical presence that we lack (have lacked for some time), and from what I know there isn't anyone in GR that'll fill this role. What we have in GR (or will soon have in GR) are slender built puck possession Lidstrom wanna-bees who are nowhere near the calibre of player Nick is, and since they don't do any 1 thing that really stands out - they'll be AHL'ers for the bulk of their careers.....Maybe I'm asking too much, but I just wanna see this team get mean again. Yeah actually speaking of Grand Rapids, Brookbank used to play there for a couple seasons so maybe wings brass have an eye on him. Kolosov is the only thing close to a physical, mean defenseman in GR. Piche is small but he's feisty from what I've read. Yeah I really think the money we spend on Bert would be better spent towards a physical defenseman but if Bert takes a paycut to get to play here for an extra season or 2 maybe we'll have the money to sign a guy like Brookbank and Bert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 947 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 Sweet!!! now lets get him signed please. (then put him with Mule and Flip...if I keep saying it maybe it will happen lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites