In Praise of Tyler Bertuzzi

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

10 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

 

My name is chris reeves legs... what were you honestly expecting?

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

MLive: RedWings Praise 2uzzi's Compete Level

 

[chaps80 1,591]

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

19 minutes ago, chaps80 said:

Give Tyler the C

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

Lil Bert is like one of those blue collar guys that become fan favorites in the minors, even tho they lack skill, because they work their butts off for their team. Except Tyler has an NHL skill set.

[Dabura 12,207]

37 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Lil Bert is like one of those blue collar guys that become fan favorites in the minors, even tho they lack skill, because they work their butts off for their team. Except Tyler has an NHL skill set.

And he has a history of playoff heroics.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

2 hours ago, Dabura said:

And he has a history of playoff heroics.

The prophecy has been foreseen

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

17 hours ago, Dabura said:

And he has a history of playoff heroics.

You can see his passion.  That's the big problem with Mantha.  He lacks the passion that Larkin, AA, and Bertuzzi have.  You can even see that passion in Big Ras.  Through all that Toews-like stoicness, you can see it.  Mantha just doesn't emit that same energy.

[chaps80 1,591]

14 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

You can see his passion.  That's the big problem with Mantha.  He lacks the passion that Larkin, AA, and Bertuzzi have.  You can even see that passion in Big Ras.  Through all that Toews-like stoicness, you can see it.  Mantha just doesn't emit that same energy.

Big soft Mantha.

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

14 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

You can see his passion.  That's the big problem with Mantha.  He lacks the passion that Larkin, AA, and Bertuzzi have.  You can even see that passion in Big Ras.  Through all that Toews-like stoicness, you can see it.  Mantha just doesn't emit that same energy.

30 goals, 50 points

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

Mantha certainly fancies himself a finesse player, but he lays some good hits now and then especially the last few games. He doesn't take ppls heads off but I certainly wouldn't call him soft.

[chaps80 1,591]

34 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Mantha certainly fancies himself a finesse player, but he lays some good hits now and then especially the last few games. He doesn't take ppls heads off but I certainly wouldn't call him soft.

It's "hit and miss" with him.

Edited December 2, 2018 by chaps80

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

The point I'm trying to illustrate is that Mantha has a skillset scoring wise that should generate twice as many goals as Bertuzzi.  But Bertuzzi's effort level on and off the ice has made him just as reliable.  Good on the Tuzz.  Not so good on the Frenchie.

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

7 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Mantha certainly fancies himself a finesse player, but he lays some good hits now and then especially the last few games. He doesn't take ppls heads off but I certainly wouldn't call him soft.

That's the problem with the "size = strength" narrative in the NHL. Just because a guy is bigger, doesn't mean he has to play a physical style, just like smaller guys don't have to be skill players. A lot of smaller guys are physical, its just how they play. I have no problem with a bigger guy playing a finesse game so long as he plays it well. Train/teach these kids to play to what got them where they are. Stop trying to change them into a different player. Make them better at what they already do, improve their skills in the areas where its lacking. Coaching isn't brain science.

[Dabura 12,207]

 

Bert Uzi is op af so they're trying to nerf him.

[Learn2LuvIt 245]

27 minutes ago, Dabura said:

 

Bert Uzi is op af so they're trying to nerf him.

Is this hearing due to Lil Bert punching Calvert while he was sitting on the bench?

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15 minutes ago, Learn2LuvIt said:

Is this hearing due to Lil Bert punching Calvert while he was sitting on the bench?

Yup. It was a dingus move.

[Echolalia 2,961]

1 minute ago, Dabura said:

Yup. It was a dingus move.

So was Calvert spearing him 

[F.Michael 4,590]

Dear Santa,

Please let lil'Bert not get suspended, or at the most get 1 game...I really - REALLY wanna see lil'Bert in action against the Maple Leafs this Thursday...I'm hoping he welcomes back that weiner - err - nice guy William Nylander back to the NHL with a thunderous body check, and be on him like a pitbull on a porkchop throughout the game.

Your pal,
FMichael

 

Edited December 3, 2018 by F.Michael

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Just now, Echolalia said:

So was Calvert spearing him 

I don't disagree!

[amato 3,210]

2 hours ago, Dabura said:

 

Bert Uzi is op af so they're trying to nerf him.

 

any word on if its a phone hearing?

 

 

[Dabura 12,207]

Just now, amato said:

any word on if its a phone hearing?

Haven't seen anything.

I'm guessing it's a phone hearing, but we'll have to wait and see.

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

1 hour ago, F.Michael said:

Dear Santa,

Please let lil'Bert not get suspended, or at the most get 1 game...I really - REALLY wanna see lil'Bert in action against the Maple Leafs this Thursday...I'm hoping he welcomes back that weiner - err - nice guy William Nylander back to the NHL with a thunderous body check, and be on him like a pitbull on a porkchop throughout the game.

Your pal,
FMichael

 

I hope he grabs Pigman and starts pounding away.  

[Dabura 12,207]

1 hour ago, F.Michael said:

Dear Santa,

Please let lil'Bert not get suspended, or at the most get 1 game...I really - REALLY wanna see lil'Bert in action against the Maple Leafs this Thursday...I'm hoping he welcomes back that weiner - err - nice guy William Nylander back to the NHL with a thunderous body check, and be on him like a pitbull on a porkchop throughout the game.

Your pal,
FMichael

 

*Satan

[F.Michael 4,590]

On 11/30/2018 at 4:42 PM, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Lil Bert is like one of those blue collar guys that become fan favorites in the minors, even tho they lack skill, because they work their butts off for their team. Except Tyler has an NHL skill set.

He's 1 of t hose types that you'll find in rounds 2 thru 4 in the draft...They have the tenacity, but will they continue to develop the skill to play in the NHL?

Like you said - he's coming along nicely.