RED WINGS AND TODD BERTUZZI AGREE TO TERMS ON TWO-YEAR DEAL

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Detroit, MI... Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Todd Bertuzzi on a two-year contract. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bertuzzi, 35, was originally a first round draft pick (23rd overall) of the New York Islanders in the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft. In 2009-10, he finished with 44 points (18-26-44) and 80 PIM in 82 games for Detroit. He was one of only three Red Wings to play in every game last season (Lidstrom, Stuart). He also added a career-high 11 points (2-9-11) for Detroit in the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

“We were really happy with what Todd brought to our team last season,” said Holland. “He added a physical dimension, became a solid net-front presence and fit in real well with the guys in our locker room. We’re excited to have him back.”

The 14-year NHL veteran has 668 points (273-395-668) and 1,301 PIM in 941 career games with the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings.

Todd Bertuzzi, Left Wing
Born Feb 2 1975 -- Sudbury, ONT
Height 6.03 -- Weight 225 -- Shoots L
Selected by New York Islanders in 1st round (#23 overall) of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft

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