Too crappy even for the Wings.

Somehow I missed it until just now, but Mr. Thug himself, Todd Bertuzzi was signed by the Ducks as a free agent in July. Seems even the Red Wings thought he wasn't worth the money. Not surprising since he really didn't perform well for them, acquiring a whopping 7 points in the playoffs - less than half of most of the team. Hell, even the slug that is Zetterberg managed 14 points in the playoffs, and all he does is use is extremely large posterior to block the goalies view of the puck - but I digress.

Anyway, I pray this is a trend in this particular player's career. His high point was in 2002-3, and it's been downhill ever since. Hopefully the managers of the league are starting to see that Bertuzzi is a slow, untalented skater - the only reason a team has to sign him is his size as an enforcer. Even that "ability" has suffered because he shies away from almost all encounters - probably due to being a bit gun-shy. Could it be that he's afraid of breaking more necks?

Naaaaaaaaaaah - that would take a conscience...