Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) http://www.freep.com/article/20120222/SPORTS05/120222018 Originally Posted by The Detroit Red Wings will announce a two-year extension for forward Todd Bertuzzi as early as Thursday, Bertuzzi's agent, Pat Morris, told the Free Press today that "we're working at it, and getting closer." The sides have been talking for the past month. Bertuzzi, 37, is in the last of a two-year deal that's averaged $1,937,500. His new deal is for closer to $2.2 million a season, and is backloaded. General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press last month that "I think Bert's been great all season." The Wings like how Bertuzzi has developed into a two-way player, and how he helped get the first line going after being put with Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen on Nov. 17, in the game against Los Angeles. Bertuzzi has 12 goals and is plus-21 in 54 games this season. The Wings first acquired Bertuzzi in March of '07 at the trade deadline. He signed with Anaheim that summer after becoming an unrestricted free agent, but came back to Detroit two years later. The Wings like the size he brings (6-foot3, 200-plus pounds) and that he's accepted being a net-front guy and integrating defensive hockey into his game. "He's embraced everything we're about," Holland said. Edit: Bad link fixed Edited February 22, 2012 by Crashnburnluder 3 dropkickshanahans, Smite and Greatness=PavelDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 nice! whether he plays on the 1st line or 4th line, im glad to have him around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 I HATED Bert when we first got him, but he's really grown on me. He's very solid, makes a lot of big plays, works hard, is pretty darn good in the shootout. He deserves a new deal and a raise. Glad to have him around for another couple years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Has always been a great teammate and it will be nice to have him around for a couple of more, he's in good shape and his back issues appear to be behind him. The only issue I have with him is that if he isn't playing with Pav he doesn't seem to do much. It would be nice to see him find some good chemistry with someone else also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Leave some room for.Parise.....please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 While I agree that he deserves a raise, he is 37 years old and his production will start to go down. I would have preferred to see his salary remain the same just due to the wear and tear of father time. I like Bertuzzi though. Get it done Kenny. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 While I like Bert and have nothing against him. Disappointed we are giving him an extension. 2 years too for how much? :/ 2 Buppy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) I like Bert and what he's brought but don't know if he has that much more gas in the tank. Heavily loaded in the back meaning there is a possibility he might play only 1 more year and then retire? This isn't our trade deadline acquisition, is it Edited February 22, 2012 by RedWingsRox 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 I like Bert and what he's brought but don't know if he has that much more gas in the tank. Heavily loaded in the back meaning there is a possibility he might play only 1 more year and then retire? This isn't our trade deadline acquisition, is it He'll still hit our cap even if he retires. I'm good with the signing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Has always been a great teammate and it will be nice to have him around for a couple of more, he's in good shape and his back issues appear to be behind him. The only issue I have with him is that if he isn't playing with Pav he doesn't seem to do much. It would be nice to see him find some good chemistry with someone else also. Good one! I am glad that Bert is re-signing, but I wonder if he would have accepted a one year deal. Edited February 22, 2012 by MidMichSteve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 good to see bert coming back but i hope kenny frees up some spots next year for the kids like nyquist and tatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwilson 14 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 IMO, I would have rather seen a 1 yr extention. I like Bert as well, but he seems to be slowing down. 2 yrs from now he will be almost 40. And for a big man, father time hits those guys a little harder then lets say a Nick. After the 1 yr, I am hoping of bringing up a couple more of our prospects. Go Wings!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Bert's the man. Glad Kenny took care of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprsquirt7 45 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 I love me some bertuzzi! Woot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Spin-O-Rama for 2 more years..I can handle that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 jesus ... loved everything bertuzzi has done this year .... EVERYTHING , but did we really need to do this ??? he's 37 , did we need to lock him up till 39? we got nyquist ,tatar coming up We also have mursak and emmerton fighting for ice time , possible ( well im hoping anyways) acquisition of someone like parise in the off season ... maybe with a 1 year extention id be ok but not 2 years ... again nothing against bertuzzi's play 2 redwings1914 and MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Bert has consistently been a guy that gets 40+ points a season and is reliable in the shootout; every team needs a few Berts to survive. I think one year may have been more appropriate, but if management is confident in his ability to keep playing that long than so am I. 3 T.Low, MidMichSteve and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishWing19 6 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Glad to have Bert back but I'm not sure 2 years is a good deal for Detroit. I'd like a little more flexibility in our roster for the younger guys coming through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted February 22, 2012 should have been one year. 6 MidMichSteve, Drake_Marcus, GoWings1905 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Glad Bert is coming back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Like everyone else I am surprised at a 2 year backloaded contract, but he has been solid for us and deserves another contract. Helm and Abdelkader to sign up next, then see what happens with Hudler - if we re-sign him, then I guess we are out of the Parise sweepstakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) f***kkkkk noooooooo Unless we move eaves and cleary we cant get suter and parise. Guessing lids is back. Edited February 22, 2012 by dirtydangles 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Thought the cap hit might have been a bit lower... Bert must be in much better shape these days. Good to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hmm, that math will be a little tricky with my CapGeek roster that already included Suter, Weber, Parise, Nash, Perry and Ryan. Eh, I'll make it fit. 2 Frozen-Man and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hmm, that math will be a little tricky with my CapGeek roster that already included Suter, Weber, Parise, Nash, Perry and Ryan. Eh, I'll make it fit. Did they all fit under the cap in nhl 2012? Can't believe it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites