Red Wings Sign Bertuzzi To 1-Year Deal
August 19, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, NHL, News
Todd Bertuzzi’s suspicions about not returning to the Calgary Flames have turned out to be right. He never got that call from Daryl Sutter inviting him back to the team however much he wanted to continue playing with the Flames but he will be returning to the Western Conference.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed the veteran to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. He’s no stranger to the team since he played in eight games for the Wings during the 2006-2007 regular season and 16 games in the playoffs.
He might not be as fast or confident as he used to be but he brings skill and size to the ice and I think this is a decent move by Detroit.
I do wish Bertuzzi had been able to return to Calgary since he seemed to finally be feeling comfortable with himself but I guess the 15 goals and 29 assists (in 66 games) weren’t enough for Sutter to want him back.
I don’t know about all the juggling the Red Wings have been doing in the off-season but I think the Detroit fans will be happy to see him bring that presence to their game.
image: TSN
