Bertuzzi not returning Wednesday vs Kings

[Guest irishock]

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Gonna need him. If I'm Babcock I'd insert Bert right into the Dats-Z line

Edited April 23, 2013 by irishock

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I sure hope he does. Miss him!

[Nyquistfan14 489]

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Gonna need him. If I'm Babcock I'd insert Bert right into the Dats-Z line

I'd put him with fil and mule. Move cleary to the 4th

[matt198913 932]

Ehhhh just won 4-0 he adds size if he's healthy.

[Red Wings Addict 787]

I don't know. Bert hasn't played at all. No way he's up to a game speed level anywhere close to where the active players are.

I'm not strictly against it but I'd definitely be concerned.

[brett 1,029]

cleary sits?!?!?!?!

[jeff48109 474]

LOL at those thinking cleary will sit. still had powerplay time last night after the 2 boneheaded penalties.

Nyquist will get scratched before cleary does

[cupforwings 138]

Yes! We need Bert back. He will help immediately. Put him with Flip and Franzen and move Cleary to the 4th. I'm thinking that will happen.

[WorkingOvertime 536]

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Gonna need him. If I'm Babcock I'd insert Bert right into the Dats-Z line

Last night that line, especially Abby, played very well. I think Bert should take Cleary's spot on the second line for at least one game before the top line is split.

[VM1138 1,921]

Bertuzzi won't be in game shape. That worries me. He'd have to start on the 4th line to minimize his minutes. I'd almost rather he wait til playoffs. Then again, we need his puck control.

[Superman54 91]

it is playoffs. Its like what kings said last year, they started playoffs earlier then most. Advantage i'd think

Edited April 24, 2013 by Superman54

[Dominator2005 558]

Z - Dats - Kader

Franzen - FLip - Brunner

Nyquist - Andersson - Bert

Cleary - Emmerton - Tootoo

Eaves

[martinezsvsu 240]

abs has been playing well, cleary should get bumped down

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

He'd be a huge boost. But none of the kids should sit, Cleary/Eaves/Tootoo would be the ones to sit. Somethings off with Toots lately, he hasn't been playing a hard physical brand. So to me it wouldn't even be a question, yes monitor his minutes, but Bert will bring alot to the line-up that we're missing.

[Guest The Axe]

No thanks. Please retire.

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Z - Dats - Kader

Franzen - FLip - Brunner

Nyquist - Andersson - Bert

Cleary - Emmerton - Tootoo

Eaves

It will probably be this, but maybe with Bert and Brunner switched. Brunner and Nyquist played really well together last night. We lose Eaves penalty killing, but I think they'll want tootoo against the physical Kings

[Guest Crymson]

I don't know. Bert hasn't played at all. No way he's up to a game speed level anywhere close to where the active players are.

I'm not strictly against it but I'd definitely be concerned.

He's been practicing for weeks now.

[Ally 448]

I want Bert back in the lineup sooo bad. I'd be very happy to have him in against the Kings. Cleary should sit but that seems like wishful thinking

[Guest The Axe]

Bert isn't the guy we need back.

[St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422]

Without reading the thread tbh.

I don't want him in the lineup.

[Sabaton617 28]

Could be really good news especially if we need him in a shootout after our last shootout performances.

[evilzyme 769]

Ken Daniels was talking about Sammy being ready tomorrow... we'll see what Babcock does. He sure talks a lot about playing the best.

[brett 1,029]

eaves cant be scratched hes one of our PKers

[Euro_Twins 4,485]

oh i hope so! I'll be at that game

[Shaman 713]

If he comes back he needs to be in Abdelkader's "spot". Abdelkader after nearly a season with Dats is on pace for an impressive 20 point season (if the season was 82 games), which means, playing with Dats hes regressed from last seasons 22 points.