Red Wings Sign Todd Bertuzzi to Two-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Thursday that they have re-signed right wing Todd Bertuzzi to a two-year contract extension worth $4.15 million. The deal will pay him $1.975 million in 2012-13 and $2.175 million in 2013-14. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 54 games so far this season, he has 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points and 54 penalty minutes. Not a bad move for the Red Wings, as Bertuzzi has revitalized his career since signing in Detroit. He still has some offensive ability, plenty of mobility, good size, plays with lots of grit, and is excellent in the shootout. Despite slowing offensively over the past few years, he should still be an excellent fit for Detroit over the next two seasons.