Todd Bertuzzi News
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Bertuzzi skating with Emmerton and Eaves on 4th line as Tootoo rotates in. Indication that Bertuzzi is in probably.
Bertuzzi played just 7:14 in Game 2 before being scratched again in Game 3. With Justin Abdelkader out for the next two games because of suspension, Bertuzzi will draw back into the lineup.
May 6, 2013, 10:47 a.m.
Babcock said Bertuzzi is playing.
The Red Wings were out-muscled in Game 1 which is likely why the veteran Todd Bertuzzi will enter the lineup tonight. However they will take out some muscle in Jordin Tootoo.
May 2, 2013, 3:04 p.m.
Babcock said he doesn't know if Franzen will play tonight. If he does then Bertuzzi won't play. No other changes
We'll have to wait to see if it will be Bertuzzi or Franzen. If it is Bertuzzi, he is not fantasy relevant.
April 25, 2013, 11:27 a.m.
Todd Bertuzzi says he will play Thursday.
Bertuzzi brings some veteran presence to a Red Wings team pushing for the playoffs. He is not fantasy relevant.
April 24, 2013, 12:23 p.m.
Babcock says no Bertuzzi tonight.
Bertuzzi hasn't played since February 7th. He was expected to make a return tonight but that is not the case. Tootoo will stay in the Red Wings lineup.
April 24, 2013, 11:26 a.m.
Bertuzzi likely to return tonight.
Bertuzzi hasn't played since February 7th because of a back injury. The Red Wings are on the outside looking in and Bertuzzi's veteran presence should help them vs. the Kings tonight. He has two goals and one assist in seven games this season. Tootoo will likely be a healthy scratch in favor of Bertuzzi.
April 24, 2013, 10:57 a.m.
Now there's just two weeks left in the regular season, but Bertuzzi isn't willing to concede those remaining seven games yet.
It's likely too late in the season to get any benefit from a possible Bertuzzi return to the Wings' lineup - if it happens at all.
April 13, 2013, 7:59 a.m.
Bertuzzi, as expected, said he won't play next 2 games. Still hasn't ramped up speed or had contact in practice. Hoping for next week.
Bertuzzi has been out since February 7th with a back injury. He has two goals and one assist in seven games this season.
April 3, 2013, 1:18 p.m.
Babcock said Bertuzzi getting back checked. Won't play tomorrow.
Bertuzzi's back injury didn't sound like it was good and could miss some time. No word on how long he will be out just yet.
Feb. 8, 2013, 1:56 p.m.
Beruzzi will play for the first time this year.
Bertuzzi was out with the flu and will enter the Red Wings lineup tonight and play with Datsyuk and Filppula.
Jan. 25, 2013, 1:42 p.m.
Red Wings F Todd Bertuzzi does not have mononucleosis, could be back as soon as Friday. Original diagnosis was a false positive.
Good news for Bertuzzi owners because "mono" can be unpredictable, monitor his status going forward as he could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday. Bertuzzi is still only a viable fantasy option in deep leagues.
Jan. 21, 2013, 4:43 p.m.
Wings' GM Ken Holland said Bertuzzi (mono) will have tests Tues. and Wed. and will be out anywhere from 10 days to a month, he's told.
Bertuzzi is only fantasy relevant in deep leagues.
Jan. 19, 2013, 3:04 p.m.
Bertuzzi out for opener, Wings hope he will be ready for second game at Columbus. He has sore groin.
Bertuzzi's fantasy value is not what it once was, but he's probably good for about 20-25 points this year and a good +/-.
Jan. 18, 2013, 1:42 p.m.
Bertuzzi on line with Cleary and Abdelkader.
Bertuzzi drops down to the third line. He has 14 goals and 36 points through 67 games.
March 31, 2012, 12:16 p.m.
Todd Bertuzzi says he'll play tonight. Said the groin is 'stronger' than it has been in a while.
Bertuzzi probably knocks rookie Gustav Nyquist out of the lineup. He has 12 goals and 30 points in 59 games.
March 14, 2012, 3 p.m.
