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Todd Bertuzzi News & Rumors

Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi looks beyond his past
February 23
Detroit News
 
"Todd Bertuzzi keeps coming back, metaphorically, physically, diligently. In key ways, he's Big Bert again, which is different than Big Bad Bert, a withered label he'd rather not carry. Bertuzzi has played in the glare long enough to fill several careers, and as time passes, we're discovering who he was isn't the same as who he is. This is the power of the second chance, and no team believes in the concept more than the Red Wings, who are close to signing Bertuzzi for another two years. No player appreciates it more than a guy whose controversial career has been thoroughly dissected, and perhaps now is actually being defined."
Todd Bertuzzi, on agreeing to extension with Red Wings: 'It was easy to do'
February 23
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi spent Wednesday afternoon at his son's hockey game, the upside to having a day off before the Red Wings take their 23-game home winning streak up against the Vancouver Canucks tonight. Bertuzzi has made himself at home in the metro area since re-joining the Wings in the summer of 2009, and he will continue to do so for another two years. As the Free Press was the first to report Wednesday, Bertuzzi and the Wings have agreed to a two-year extension worth around $2.25 million a season. "It was easy to do," Bertuzzi said. "I love being here, I love being part of the Wings. I'm really excited about our team this year. I feel we're very focused, especially on playing defense. We"
Wings, Todd Bertuzzi close to finalizing 2-year extension
February 22
Detroit News
 
"Todd Bertuzzi and the Red Wings are close to a two-year contract extension but a few hurdles remain. Bertuzzi's agent Pat Morris and Wings general manager Ken Holland expect to talk Thursday and hammer out the final details on a two-year extension that would total approximately $4.2 million, or $2.1 million per season. "Anytime you're talking, you're getting closer to a deal," Holland said. "Todd gives us a presence. He's worked hard here and bought into the system. He's a player who has size and skill, and he's healthy and skating real well now." Morris agreed both sides are close to a deal. "I'm optimistic we can get something done, but I don't want to set any timetable," Morris said."
Steve Moore, former Avs player, wins a court ruling over Bertuzzi attack
February 17
Denver Post
 
"Former Avalanche winger Steve Moore, whose lawsuit against Todd Bertuzzi and the Vancouver Canucks' ownership is pending in Ontario nearly eight years after Bertuzzi's infamous attack in a game in Vancouver, has won a separate court victory. In a ruling handed down Wednesday, Ontario Superior Court Master Ronald Dash ordered the release of agreements tied to the recent settling of separate suits tied to the case. Those suits were Bertuzzi against former Canucks coach Marc Crawford; and the Canucks' ownership (Orca Bay Hockey Ltd.) against Bertuzzi."
Todd Bertuzzi weary but willing on Red Wings' four-game road trip
February 6
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi provided the latest demonstration of why the Red Wings love their veterans, scoring a pair of goals that very nearly secured a rally. Bertuzzi's output Saturday night at Edmonton enabled the Wings to reach five of a possible six points as they wrap up this four-game trip tonight at Phoenix, ending an exhausting two months of travel. Bertuzzi, who turned 37 on Thursday, also had two goals Jan. 14 against the Blackhawks. He has shown the will the Wings especially see veterans display when needed, playing through pain to help the team come back from a two-goal deficit to lead, 4-3, against the Oilers. The Wings wound up dropping the game, 5-4, in a shoot-out; Bertuzzi was the"
Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, Todd Bertuzzi thrive on new line
January 21
Detroit Free Press
 
"Sometimes it takes awhile to get the mix right on a line -- it takes changing what has worked in the past and trying something different. Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk, for example, got off to a slow start this season, recording just two goals and nine assists after 17 games. This, despite playing with Henrik Zetterberg, a guy with whom Datsyuk has had inimitable chemistry, despite playing with goal scorers like Johan Franzen, Jiri Hudler and Danny Cleary. On Nov. 19, however, Todd Bertuzzi returned from a six-game layoff, and coach Mike Babcock opted to put Bertuzzi with Datsyuk and Franzen rather than return Bertuzzi to the third-line duty he'd been given when the season began. Two"
Todd Bertuzzi's shootout spin-o-rama gives Red Wings victory
January 20
Detroit News
 
"A team that once inexplicably struggled in shootouts, the Red Wings are now unbeatable in them. Todd Bertuzzi scored on a spin move in the third round, the only goal in the shootout, giving the Wings a 3-2 victory Thursday over the Phoenix Coyotes. The Wings are 4-0 in shoot-outs this season (31-33 franchise all-time record). "We should win a majority of ours (shootout games)," said Bertuzzi, who continued his recent fine play. "We have (Pavel) Datsyuk, (Jiri) Hudler, (Henrik) Zetterberg, guys who can score.""
Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi demonstrates his back is better
January 15
Detroit News
 
"The back felt good enough for Todd Bertuzzi to go ahead and play Saturday. Certainly he looked well enough, scoring two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the Wings defeated Chicago, 3-2. Bertuzzi missed Thursday's game against Phoenix when his back tightened up during the morning skate. He spent most of Friday getting work on the back, which responded well to Saturday's intense action. "It felt pretty good. I did a lot of work with the training staff and felt strong," said Bertuzzi, whose winner was his eighth goal this season and gave the Wings their 14th consecutive home victory, tying a franchise record."
Todd Bertuzzi's unique paths delight Red Wings
November 26
Detroit Free Press
 
"One teammate compared Todd Bertuzzi to a slalom skier, another suggested he may be a bit antiquated. But any which way he gets the job done, the Red Wings are delighted. As he took to the ice for the third round of the shoot-out Friday in Boston, Bertuzzi started out wide, then cut in and lifted the puck over Tuukka Rask to secure a 3-2 victory against the Bruins. "I had a different move planned," Bertuzzi said, "but I got caught in a rut, couldn't quite get my feet back again. I'm fortunate I got him leaning enough that I could get it back up." Bertuzzi scored twice when the Wings last played in Boston, a 4-2 victory last February. His role has changed since that game: He spent the"
Todd Bertuzzi's goal a beauty
September 28
Detroit Free Press
 
"Did you catch Todd Bertuzzi's between-the-legs, backhanded shootout goal from the Red Wings exhibition win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday? Blackhawks goalie Alexander Salak couldn't. "Just before last shootout he wanted to do that but I don't know, he chickened out last time so he did it this time," Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg said. "It was fun that the puck went in.""
Younger Wings linemates will challenge Todd Bertuzzi
September 23
Detroit News
 
"Having Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm together keeps the average age of any Red Wings line down. But throw in Todd Bertuzzi … Bertuzzi is 36 years old and skating with Abdelkader and Helm, both 24. "I love both of the kids, they're in for a long career, and they play the game right," Bertuzzi said. "We'll see what kind of chemistry we can build throughout the preseason and if we can contribute at both ends." Bertuzzi arrived in training camp with no lingering issues from a concussion suffered during Game 7 against San Jose in the Western Conference semifinals last season. While he's excited about the possibilities of skating with the young duo, Bertuzzi simply is pleased to be skating"
Red Wing Todd Bertuzzi embraces new role on 'two kids and a goat' line
September 20
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi spent a good dozen minutes signing autographs Monday following the Red Wings' scrimmage, which is when the start of a little ponytail got noticed. Bertuzzi said he was growing one because he and 10-year-old son Tag "have the same haircut." As he fits in at home, so Bertuzzi is focused on fitting in at work, where he finds himself in a new role. He has been a top-six forward most of the past two seasons, but he is starting training camp on the third line with Darren Helm and Justin Abdelkader. Bertuzzi, 36, scored one of Team Lindsay's goals in the 6-3 loss to Team Howe, showing off his soft hands. Though he's a decade removed from being a prime-time power forward, he put up"
Todd Bertuzzi (concussion) making progress, working out again
June 8
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi is slowly making progress as he recovers from a concussion suffered nearly a month ago. Bertuzzi told the Free Press on Tuesday that he had worked out two days this week without any issues. He has to go at least a week without any symptoms (such as headaches) before taking the baseline test that players must undergo before being cleared from a concussion."
Danny Cleary cleared from concussion, but Todd Bertuzzi still feeling effects
May 18
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forward Danny Cleary passed his baseline test Tuesday, clearing him from a concussion he suffered in the last game of the season. Todd Bertuzzi, however, continues to feel the effects of a concussion he suffered, also in Game 7 against San Jose. "I met with Dan for an hour this morning -- he looks great, feels great," general manager Ken Holland said Tuesday. "If we were playing today, he could play." Cleary suffered the concussion last Thursday during a collision with teammate Jiri Hudler, who caught Cleary in the face with an elbow. Bertuzzi was hurt during a collision with Sharks forward Dany Heatley."
Todd Bertuzzi, Danny Cleary exit Game 7 with concussions
May 13
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forwards Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Cleary left HP Pavilion Thursday night looking woozy. A team official said both suffered concussions. Bertuzzi left midway through the first period. He was injured on a hit that ended up being more of a collision with Dany Heatley, hit in the face by Heatley's head. Cleary was hurt late in the second period after a collision with Jiri Hudler, who caught Cleary on the chin with an elbow. Cleary hit the hard and lay for several minutes before being helped off. "Those are two big guys, good at hanging onto the puck and guys that are good at grinding it down low," Nicklas Lidstrom said. "They're missed when that happens, especially when you have to"
Danny Cleary, Todd Bertuzzi leave with injuries
May 13
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings lost a pair of forwards to injuries in their Game 7 loss to the Sharks on Thursday. Todd Bertuzzi left in the first period with an undisclosed upper body injury. Danny Cleary, meanwhile, was knocked out in the second period when his head appeared to hit the ice hard after a collision with teammate Jiri Hudler. The team said he had an upper body injury. Neither player returned. Detroit was already without one of its top forwards as Johan Franzen was scratched for the second straight game with an ankle injury. With Franzen out, Kris Draper returned to the lineup in place of Mike Modano. Draper didn't play in Game 6, but has an assist in seven playoff games this season. Modano"
Octopus Garden: Todd Bertuzzi's little scuffle gets Red Wings, crowd back in game
April 15
Detroit Free Press
 
"They were still talking Thursday about Todd Bertuzzi's Game 1 scrap with Phoenix defenseman Rostislav Klesla putting a charge in the Joe. Red Wings fans gave him a standing ovation and chanted "Todd Bertuzzi." "It's a good lift, a good boost for the team," Jimmy Howard said. "The crowd really enjoyed it. It was good to hear them chanting Todd's name. "It's good for him, but it's also good for the team because we feed off the energy. When you hear the crowd getting behind us, it makes us that much better." Are we that starved for fisticuffs -- given that fights are rare in the playoffs and even more so for the Wings -- because it really wasn't that much of a scrap. Oh, well, guess it's not"
Todd Bertuzzi appreciative of fans' support after fight in Game 1
April 14
Michigan Live
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi is accustomed to being booed in most rinks. On Wednesday, he heard something he hasn't experienced, he estimated, in 7-8 years when the festive crowd at Joe Louis Arena began chanting "Todd Bertuzzi!" after his fight with Rostislav Klesla in the second period. "It was pretty cool," Bertuzzi said. "Probably better if it was after a goal. It was neat. Great fans here. When we get that kind of response, guys respond and play hard." The Red Wings scored two goals in a span of 6:14 shortly after the fight and went on to defeat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Whether the fight sparked the team is debatable. But it"
Todd Bertuzzi's fists earn love from Red Wings fans
April 14
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi had a good laugh Wednesday night when a reporter asked when was the last time he had heard his name chanted by fans at a game. "Not in a bad way?" he replied, smiling. "Gotta be at least seven, eight years ago." Bertuzzi received a standing ovation from fans after a brief fight with Phoenix's Rostislav Klesla during the second period of Game 1's 4-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena. Bertuzzi was further rewarded with loud "Todd Bertuzzi" chants. He dropped the gloves after Klesla chest-bumped him several times following a collision along the boards that ended with Klesla being upended. "I didn't even have the puck and he took a run at me," Bertuzzi said. "I was"
When Todd Bertuzzi gets tough, Red Wings get going
April 3
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi dropped his gloves once against Predators defenseman Shane O'Brien, and then did it again, much to the delight of Red Wings teammates. Bertuzzi's two fighting majors were among the highlights of the Wings' 4-3 overtime victory Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena, which saw them battle back from a 3-0 deficit. Bertuzzi set up the game-tying goal. "I think you've really got to compliment Bert," Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "I thought Bertuzzi was great today -- I mean, through two periods he hardly got to play, but he was physical, he was standing up for his teammates. Fighting isn't going to happen in the playoffs, but more than the fighting, it was just standing up for"
Todd Bertuzzi 'tried to ease up' before hit on Johnson
March 31
Detroit News
 
"Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi said he turned at the last moment to not severely hurt Chicago's Ryan Johnson on Monday. Bertuzzi was ejected from the game but did not draw further action from the NHL. "I went in there to finish a hit and I thought he was in a really bad spot, so I tried to ease up" Bertuzzi said Wednesday. "I went in with my side and tried to hit him with my butt in the stomach. "If I went straight on, I could have hit him pretty hard, but I just wanted to make sure he was all right." Bertuzzi sought out Johnson in the Chicago locker room soon after the play to make sure Johnson was fine."
No suspension coming for Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi
March 30
Detroit Free Press
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi will not face any further disciplinary action for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Johnson in Monday night's game. "I talked to the league -- no suspension for Bert," Wings general manager Ken Holland said this morning. Bertuzzi was ejected after getting a five-minute elbowing major 5:17 into the 3-2 overtime loss. Bertuzzi hit Johnson just as he'd played the puck, catching him with an elbow even as Bertuzzi backed off the hit. Johnson's helmet flew off as he fell to the ice."
No suspension coming for Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi
March 29
Detroit Free Press
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi will not face any further disciplinary action for his hit on Chicago forward Ryan Johnson in Monday night's game. "I talked to the league - no suspension for Bert," Wings general manager Ken Holland said this morning. Bertuzzi was ejected after getting a five-minute elbowing major 5:17 into the 3-2 overtime loss. Bertuzzi hit Johnson just as he'd played the puck, catching him with an elbow even as Bertuzzi backed off the hit. Johnson's helmet flew off as he fell to the ice."
Blackhawks' Johnson: Bertuzzi's hit not 'malicious'
March 29
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Blackhawks' Ryan Johnson doesn't believe the hit the Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi laid on him during Monday night's game at Joe Louis Arena was an attempt to injure the center. Bertuzzi hit Johnson in the head with an elbow during the first period of the Hawks' 3-2 overtime victory and was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct, which ended the Detroit winger's night early. "(Bertuzzi's) a pretty big guy and I skate pretty low to the ground," Johnson said in the Hawks' dressing room at Joe Louis Arena after the win. "I knew I was going to kind of have to take a hit to make the play there but I don't think it was anything malicious. He was very apologetic. (He) came walking right in"
Wings get healthier: Todd Bertuzzi's returns in win over Maple Leafs
March 27
Detroit News
 
"Slowly but surely, the wounded are returning. The Red Wings had Todd Bertuzzi in the lineup for Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs after he missed one game with a sore back. Advertisement "It feels a lot better than before," he said, after the team's optional morning skate. "I will have another treatment here in a bit, and I plan on playing." Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (flu) also was in the lineup. Bertuzzi, who scored an empty-netter in the victory, was glad to see the Maple Leafs in town, and not necessarily because it meant an Original Six matchup. "Just playing against an Eastern Conference team," Bertuzzi said. "Playing in the Western Conference, we see the same teams"
Red Wings might have Todd Bertuzzi vs. Maple Leafs
March 26
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Detroit Red Wings had all men on the ice today, including injured forwards Todd Bertuzzi, Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen. It wasn't just because zamboni driver Al Sobotka put on one of his patented barbecues in the tunnel -- leaving one end of the ice enveloped in the aroma of steaks and burgers. There's a small chance Bertuzzi, who has been battling a bad back, will play Saturday, when the Wings host the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. Datsyuk (lower body) and Franzen (groin) are out. Jonathan Ericsson left practice early because he's sick, and his status won't be known until Saturday. Bertuzzi didn't sound certain he'd play. "We'll see how it responds today and then try the morning"
Todd Bertuzzi could return Saturday; others definitely out
March 25
Detroit News
 
"Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has ruled out Pavel Datysuk and Johan Franzen for Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs, but won't rule out Todd Bertuzzi. Datsyuk has a lower-body injury, Franzen a groin injury and Bertuzzi a back injury. Bertuzzi, though, is feeling better. "It's better than it was," he said Friday. "I got some work on it and taken care of and hopefully it settles down. I can't risk my back like that. If I continue to make it worse, it'll just end up to a point where I can't play." Franzen is shooting for a return for Monday's game against Chicago, although nothing is definite. "It feels good but I'm not pushing it 100 percent out there," Franzen said. "Keeping it from"
Four Wings forwards doubtful for showdown against Canucks
March 23
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings could be down four forwards tonight. Coach Mike Babcock said Pavel Datsyuk (lower body), Johan Franzen (groin), Jiri Hudler (stiff neck, shoulder) and Todd Bertuzzi (upper body) are likely to miss the game. Bertuzzi, who has played 155 consecutive games, missed Monday's morning skate but played against the Penguins. "He's had aches and pains for a while, and he just can't go," Babcock said of Bertuzzi. "We're giving him a few days." Chris Osgood (sports hernia) said he expects to be ready. Babcock said none of the injuries are serious."
In 1,000th game, Todd Bertuzzi seals Red Wings victory
February 21
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi sealed the Red Wings' fifth straight victory with one of his patented shoot-out moves, weaving slowly up the ice before lifting a backhand into the net. His goal secured Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Wild at the Xcel Energy Center, and though Pavel Datsyuk technically got the winning goal, no one quibbled with Bertuzzi taking home the puck in celebration of his 1,000 career NHL game. NBC analyst Darren Pang made sure to get the little trophy to Bertuzzi. "Pretty neat, for sure," Bertuzzi said. "I've been pretty confident on shoot-outs, so I knew what I was going to do. It was a pretty great feeling when it went in." The victory edged the Wings within five points of Western"
Todd Bertuzzi, catalyst during Red Wings' hot run, set to play in 1,000th NHL game
February 20
Michigan Live
 
"Todd Bertuzzi's path to his 1,000th NHL game was detoured by controversy and injuries, making him wonder at times whether he would ever make it this far. A smooth ride during his second stint with the Detroit Red Wings made it possible. "(Age) 30 to 34 kind of sucked, but I was lucky to get a second shot at coming back to Detroit, playing some fun hockey and around some quality, quality guys," Bertuzzi, 36, said. "It makes coming to the rink very enjoyable." Bertuzzi will play in his 1,000th game Sunday at Minnesota. The normally reserved power forward is pumped up about the impending milestone."
As Red Wing Todd Bertuzzi reaches 1,000 games, his career is in revival
February 20
Detroit Free Press
 
"There was a time not long ago that Todd Bertuzzi didn't think he'd get to where he is today. His career was in disarray. His body was battered. Then he landed in Detroit and found out how much fun hockey still is. That has led him to this afternoon, when he's poised to play in his 1,000th career game when the Red Wings face the Wild in St. Paul, Minn. Recognizing the significance, the Wings invited his wife, Julie, their daughter, Jaden, and son, Tag, along for the trip. "I think that's pretty special, having them there," Bertuzzi said. "I'm pretty fortunate to be playing that many games. I've played on some good teams and with some good players, but I'm pretty proud and excited to be"
Todd Bertuzzi's second goal of the game snaps tie, lifts Red Wings past Panthers
February 19
Michigan Live
 
"Todd Bertuzzi is finding open space on the ice, his teammates are feeding him the puck, and good things are happening for the Detroit Red Wings. Goals have been coming in pairs lately for Bertuzzi. His second goal of the game Friday snapped a third-period tie, sending the Red Wings to a 4-3 victory against the Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic Center. Bertuzzi has scored twice in three of the past four games. Detroit has equaled its season-long four-game winning streak by sweeping a two-game trip to Florida, which also was the team's sixth annual fathers' trip. "Good to see him shoot, he doesn't shoot enough," teammate Danny Cleary said. "He certainly complements whatever line he's on."
Bertuzzi, Red Wings tame Panthers
February 19
Detroit Free Press
 
"A night after seeing their fans outnumber the home team's in Tampa, the Red Wings began their next game with an appearance by one of their former greats. Gordie Howe performed a ceremonial puckFriday at BankAtlantic Center, and the Wings went on to punish the Panthers 4-3 to build a four-game winning streak. "It's nice to go on the road and have people support you," coach Mike Babcock said. "Obviously there are a lot of Canadians down here and a lot of Red Wings fans, so it's great. There was a huge crowd last night in Tampa and then another tonight with lots of red and white on." The Wings have a devoted following because of their winning ways, which they demonstrated this night by"
Todd Bertuzzi's two goals leads Wings past Bruins
February 14
Detroit News
 
"No booing from the Red Wings fans after this game. Nothing but loud cheers Sunday, as the Red Wings defeated Boston 4-2, sweeping the back-to-back series. It was quite the change for the Wings, who were booed off the Joe Louis Arena ice after recent losses to Nashville and Columbus. But two impressive victories over the Bruins seems to have gotten the Wings back on track. "Hopefully this is a trend," said Todd Bertuzzi, who had his second consecutive two-goal game, something the Wings hope also becomes a trend. "We had a couple of stinkers, but that's the nature of sports." Bertuzzi's second goal, off a nice 2-on-1 pass from Johan Franzen at 13:35 of the third period, gave the Wings a"
Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi hits scoring milestone
February 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi scored a minute into Friday's game, setting the tone for a night that saw one top-six forward after another pile up points. Bertuzzi's two goals in the 6-1 victory at TD Garden gave him 700 career points, appropriately coming against the team he faced when he recorded his first two career points. He had a goal and an assist on Oct. 7, 1995, when he made his NHL debut at Boston as a member of the Islanders. "It just means I've been around for a little bit and I was fortunate to play on some pretty good teams on some pretty good lines and players," Bertuzzi said of his milestone. He's on track to play in his 1,000th game Feb. 20 at Minnesota. Bertuzzi had just"
Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi has transformed into 'warm and fuzzy' guy
January 8
Detroit Free Press
 columnist Helene St. James
"Todd Bertuzzi has undergone a transformation like few others since joining the Red Wings, regularly described as a two-way forward and with a personality one teammate calls "warm and fuzzy." He is years removed from the power forward he was, but still can be a game-changer, as he showed Friday at the Saddledome against the Flames when he slowly skated in on Miikka Kiprusoff and flicked a backhand into the net for a 5-4 shoot-out victory. Bertuzzi also set up Patrick Eaves' goal. Earlier in the week, Bertuzzi scored twice at Edmonton, showing how much skill is still left in those soft hands that regularly delivered 100-point seasons last decade. The Wings like his offense, but what they"
Todd Bertuzzi, Valtteri Filppula reverse roles in wins over Blue Jackets
November 29
Michigan Live
 
"Todd Bertuzzi typically is lauded for his offense and Valtteri Filppula for his defense. These last two games against Columbus, however, served as a bit of a role reversal for the Detroit Red Wings' linemates. Coach Mike Babcock raved about Bertuzzi's defense against sniper Rick Nash and liked what he saw offensively from the reluctant shooter Filppula. The pair played a big role in helping the Red Wings sweep a home-and-home series. "In my opinion, Bertuzzi is one of these guys everyone said isn't good defensively,'' Babcock said Sunday, after a 4-2 win at Joe Louis Arena. "But he's been very good defensively. "He played head-to-head against Nash in two games and I thought did an"
Rejuvenated Todd Bertuzzi giving Red Wings a spark
November 13
Detroit News
 columnist Ted Kulfan
"Don't expect any changes on Detroit's top three lines for tomorrow's game against Colorado. Coach Mike Babcock liked what he saw out of the units in Thursday's victory over Edmonton and plans on staying the course. So that also means Todd Berutzzi will continue playing with Mike Modano and Danny Cleary, a line that produced two goals (both by Cleary) on nice passes from Bertuzzi. Whoever Bertuzzi plays with these days, his line seems to be producing. With 12 points (10 assists) this season and a team-best plus-10, Bertuzzi is playing some of the best hockey of his career. "He's just a good player for us," Babcock said. "It doesn't matter who you play him with, or where you play him, he"
Bertuzzi: Don't mess with Mule
September 25
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi saw linemate Johan Franzen get hit Wednesday and reacted immediately. Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik received a 5-minute major penalty for kneeing Franzen and a game misconduct. Franzen missed the final two periods but escaped serious injury. He said Thursday at Joe Louis Arena that he had a charley horse -- he would not specify which leg -- and hoped to be back on the ice in a couple of days. Franzen said he didn't see Bertuzzi stick up for him when he initially went down but heard about it. "I thanked him after," Franzen said. Bertuzzi said he saw Franzen cutting to the middle, then "saw what happened." Bertuzzi said he didn't want to comment on what Orpik did"
Todd Bertuzzi takes enforcer role for Wings
September 24
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings might be tougher than people make them out to be. A classic example is Wednesday's knee-on-thigh collision between Johan Franzen and Pittsburgh defenseman Brooks Orpik. Franzen went crashing to the ice and sustained a charley horse. Franzen is day-to-day but the injury looked much more severe when it happened. "Stupidest play I have ever seen," Franzen said. Many Wings fans feel this is where an enforcer is needed. But the Wings on the present roster, in this case forward Todd Bertuzzi, took care of the matter just fine. Immediately after Franzen crashed to the ice, Bertuzzi roared to the scene and confronted Orpik. Bertuzzi was assessed a 10-minute misconduct and instigator"
New deal means Todd Bertuzzi can 'finish off' career as Red Wing
June 17
Detroit Free Press
 
"The reactions of Jaden and Tag Bertuzzi made their dad realize just how good a decision he'd made in agreeing to a two-year deal with the Red Wings. "They jumped up and down when they found out we are going to be in Detroit for a couple more years," Bertuzzi said Wednesday. "We're all really pumped." The deal is worth $2.25 million the first year and $1.625 million the second year. This past season Bertuzzi had 18 goals among 44 points, following up with 11 points in 12 playoff games as he resurrected a career that had sagged following back surgery in 2006. The Wings first traded for Bertuzzi in the spring of 2007, but lost him in the summer when Anaheim threw $8 million over two years at"
Wings, Todd Bertuzzi agree on 2-year, $3.8M contract
June 17
Detroit News
 
"Forward Todd Bertuzzi has found a home in Detroit. Bertuzzi and the Red Wings have agreed on a two-year contract worth $3.875 million. Bertuzzi, 35, had the option of becoming an unrestricted free agent July 1 and could have made more on the open market. But his familiarity and comfort with the organization and coaching staff made him decide to stay. "We're glad he did, we like the job he did for us last season," general manager Ken Holland said. "He has size, skill, and we value his net-front presence. He came into camp in great shape last year and worked hard through the season. The coaching staff and the players really like him." Bertuzzi had 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 82 games"
Todd Bertuzzi, Red Wings begin contract talks
May 19
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Red Wings have engaged in preliminary contract talks with unrestricted free agent Todd Bertuzzi, though it's unlikely a deal will get done right away. That's because the Wings are waiting to hear whether Nicklas Lidstrom decides to return or retire, which will affect much of what they do this summer. However, the Wings and Bertuzzi's side envision extending what began last summer as a one-year relationship. "Certainly the organization liked what Todd did, and Todd enjoyed his year in Detroit, and is interested in coming back," agent Pat Morris said. Bertuzzi, 35, made $1.5 million last season. He was one of three Wings (with Lidstrom and Brad Stuart) to play all 82 games, during which"
Wings' rout is about Todd Bertuzzi, too
May 8
Detroit News
 
"Todd Bertuzzi knew the puck bounced off his leg and past San Jose goalie Evgeni Nabokov for the Red Wings' first goal. Normally Bertuzzi would be glad to get credited for the goal, obviously, but then there was the Johan Franzen factor in Game 4. Franzen, of course, happened to score three goals in the first period, and it would have been four had the shot he fired not deflected off Bertuzzi. Franzen did get his fourth in the third period. But getting back to Bertuzzi. He was a bit apprehensive about the reaction he was going to receive between the first and second periods after finally receiving credit for the game's first goal. "I was a little reluctant to take it," Bertuzzi said. "I"
Todd Bertuzzi is unsure about his future
April 24
Detroit News
 
"Todd Bertuzzi wouldn't go there. Not now. Not with a critical Game 5 looming just a few short hours away. "I am not looking beyond this right here," he said. "I just want to win. I want what all these guys have had here (my name on the Stanley Cup). Just being around here, it makes you appreciate what they've gone through in order to get it. It's a tough battle and we are still a long way away. But my only goal is to accomplish that." The question was about his future. Before the season, Bertuzzi couldn't tell you if he would play beyond this season. Heck, early on, he wasn't sure he'd make it through this season. He was coming off three straight injury-plagued seasons. He missed 97"
Todd Bertuzzi is Wings' strong playmaker
March 26
Detroit News
 
"Andreas Lilja was asked if he thought the white-hot line of Henrik Zetterberg, Valtteri Filppula and Todd Bertuzzi needed a nickname. "Two Sedins and a Bert," he said, with a laugh. "Those two guys (Zetterberg and Filppula) play like the Sedins (Vancouver's Henrik and Daniel), back and forth, back and forth." Funny thing about that, though, Bertuzzi probably would prefer the line be called the Three Sedins. He considers himself more of a playmaker with the puck than a net-front presence. "(Having three guys who can handle the puck) makes it easier for us to have a cycle, and to have a cycle that actually goes somewhere instead of sitting in the corner and spinning around," Bertuzzi said."
Solid line gives Wings playoff push
March 25
Detroit Free Press
 
"The line of Valtteri Filppula, Henrik Zetterberg and Todd Bertuzzi accounted for all four goals and three assists in a 4-2 victory over the Blues. Filppula's goal at 13:11 of the third was the difference and he finished up with an unassisted empty-netter at 19:48. Blues goaltender Ty Conklin made the save on a shot from Brian Rafalski from center ice, but couldn't control the rebound. Filppula skated in, put a move on Conklin and fired a backhand in for his 10th goal of the season. "We've been able score on our chances," Filppula said. "It was a really tough, tough battle today. It was good that we were able to get out with a win." With Wednesday's victory, the Wings hold a four-point lead"
Todd Bertuzzi takes on new role to fill gap
March 23
Detroit Free Press
 
"Todd Bertuzzi has extended his stay on a new line, and may well extend his stay with the Red Wings. His strong play again Monday -- when he helped the Wings past Pittsburgh, 3-1, at Joe Louis Arena -- has earned him more time with new linemates Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula. "Bert's had two real strong games, getting to the net, creating traffic," coach Mike Babcock said. "The way Bert's playing, we'll leave him there for a bit and see how that goes." Bertuzzi was moved to the line when Dan Cleary suffered a groin injury Friday at Edmonton, and responded with a big goal Saturday, scored by being in front of the net."
Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi stuck in scoring drought
March 14
Michigan Live
 
"When Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi was riding a hot streak in December, he was shooting from all over the ice. Lately, he hasn't been shooting from anywhere. That explains, in part, why his goal-scoring drought reached 17 games, a season-high, following Saturday night's 3-2 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres. Bertuzzi registered just one shot on goal, after going three games without any shots. He has only two shots in his past six games. "Something's got to change," Bertuzzi said before the game. "Instead of making an extra pass or play, try to take it upon myself to shoot a lot more." The goal-less streak is his longest since early last season, when he went 19 games without"