| 4/30/2013 10:35:00 AM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi (back) has been sidelined with leg and back issues since Feb. 7, but is listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Tuesday against Anaheim. | Insight: He's skating hard in practice, but still has pain. Considering he hasn't played in months he isn't likely to be sharp even if he gets on the ice. | | |
| 4/17/2013 11:38:00 AM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi (injured reserve) is still dealing with a back injury that has kept him out for more than two month, but the latest from the Detroit News is that he might return before the end of the regular season. | Insight: He's skating hard in practice, but still has pain. At this point you should have already given his spot away to a more useful option. | | |
| 3/15/2013 11:12:00 AM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi (injured reserve) is still dealing with a back injury that has kept him out for more than a month and the latest report from the Detroit Free Press says things are still the same. | Insight: It doesn't sound like he's coming back anytime soon. At this point his spot on your roster could be more useful with someone else. | | |
| 2/22/2013 10:04:00 AM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi (injured reserve) is receiving injections and confined to bed rest, according to the Detroit Free Press. | Insight: It doesn't sound like he's coming back anytime soon. If you have room to stash him on your bench, ok, but it may been time to cut him loose as his 38-year-old body is slow to recover from the back injury. | | |
| 2/15/2013 1:21:00 PM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi has been placed on injured reserve, according to MLive.com | Insight: Bertuzzi missed the first three games of the season with an illness and third more games due to the back problem. At 38-years-old the body just doesn't recover quickly. | | |
| 2/13/2013 11:06:00 AM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi missed both games over the weekend due to a strained back and coach Mike Babcock was not excited about his chances to return for Wednesday's game, according to a Detroit Free Press report. | Insight: Bertuzzi missed the first three games of the season with an illness and now likely his third game due to the back problem. At 38-years-old the body just doesn't recover quickly. | | |
| 2/11/2013 2:34:00 PM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi missed both games over the weekend due to a strained back. There will reportedly be an update either Monday or Tuesday. | Insight: Bertuzzi missed the first three games of the season with an illness and now has missed two games due to the back problem. He has two goals and an assist in seven games this season. | | |
| 2/10/2013 11:19:00 AM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi is expected to miss Sunday's game against Los Angeles due to a strained back. | Insight: Bertuzzi missed the first three games of the season with an illness and missed Saturday's game due to the back problem. He has two goals and an assist in seven games this season. | | |
| 1/25/2013 10:19:00 PM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi found the net twice in his season debut Friday against Minnesota. | Insight: Bertuzzi missed the first three games of the season with an illness. He led the team with five shots on goal Friday night. | | |
| 1/25/2013 10:41:00 AM |
Description: Red Wings winger Todd Bertuzzi could make his season debut Friday against the Wild. Bertuzzi has been out with an illness. | Insight: Bertuzzi was believed to have mononucleosis but his tests came back negative, which has to be a huge relief for the Red Wings. Bertuzzi's return couldn't come soon enough for Detroit (1-2) who has scored just five goals in three games. | | |
| 1/21/2013 8:00:00 PM |
Description: According to Mlive.com, Red Wings winger Todd Bertuzzi could make his season debut Friday against the Wild. Bertuzzi has been out with an illness. | Insight: Bertuzzi was believed to have mononucleosis but his tests came back negative on Monday, which has to be a huge relief for the Red Wings. Bertuzzi's return couldn't come soon enough for Detroit after losing 6-0 to the Blues in the season opener on Saturday. | | |
| 1/19/2013 9:32:00 PM |
Description: Detroit right wing Todd Bertuzzi has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. He's out indefinitely. | Insight: The Red Wings are saying he'll be out "a while." Bertuzzi tallied 14 goals and 24 assists in 71 games last season. | | |
| 1/18/2013 6:49:00 PM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi (groin) is now doubtful for the season opener. | Insight: Bertuzzi is dealing with a tender groin and an illness. The forward's production has been steady at 38-45 points over his last five seasons but he's expected to play a lesser role this season. | | |
| 1/18/2013 1:36:00 PM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi is questionable for Saturday's game against St. Louis with a strained groin. | Insight: The veteran had 14 goals and 24 assists in 71 games last season and over the past five seasons has been pretty consistent in his production with 14-18 goals and 24-29 assists. | | |
| 4/11/2012 12:32:00 PM |
Description: Detroit winger Todd Bertuzzi (hip) is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday against Nashville. | Insight: Bertuzzi's hip seems to have hurt his scoring as he's posted just two assist in the past six games. The veteran has 14 goals and 24 assists in 71 games. | | |
| 5/12/2011 11:45:00 PM |
Description: Todd Bertuzzi and Dan Cleary both left Game 7 against San Jose because of injuries.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Bertuzzi left in the first period with an upper-body injury, while Cleary left in the second period with a possible head injury. Because of the two injuries, the Wings were forced to play with only ten forwards for the entire third period. | | |
| 3/29/2011 1:14:00 PM |
Description: Todd Bertuzzi won't be suspended for his elbow to the head of Ryan Johnson during Monday's game.
TSN | Insight: Johnson didn't appear to suffer a concussion - just a cut in his ear that needed stitches. Bertuzzi has much bigger things to worry about; namely, the $20 million civil lawsuit from Steve Moore for his hit from way back in 2004. | | |
| 3/28/2011 11:16:00 PM |
Description: Todd Bertuzzi received a five-minute penalty and a game misconduct for elbowing Ryan Johnson in the head during Monday's game.
TSN | Insight: Johnson was able to return to the game, although he had to have part of his ear stitched. Expect Big Bert to receive a phone call from the NHL regarding a possible suspension. | | |
| 3/26/2011 2:08:00 PM |
Description: Todd Bertuzzi is expected to return to the Red Wings' lineup on Saturday against Toronto.
Detroit Red Wings | Insight: Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the same cannot be said for Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen. But Bert is available if you need him. | | |
| 3/22/2011 1:56:00 PM |
Description: Todd Bertuzzi is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Vancouver because of a sore back.
mlive.com | Insight: The Wings are also expected to be without Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, and Jiri Hudler because of injury. The undermanned Wings squad will be taking on Bert's former team, the Vancouver Canucks, on Wednesday. | | |