The Calgary Flames signed forward Todd Bertuzzi to a 1 year, $1.95 million contract. Last season with the ducks, Bertuzzi scored just 14 goals and 26 assists in 68 games. He’s been moved around tons over the past couple seasons, and has never been the same. Bertuzzi hasn’t come close to his 2002-03 season totals, as a result the Anaheim Ducks decided to buy him out after last year’s underachieving season. Calgary decided to take a chance on the big power forward, and why not for just under $2 million for one season.
Although some Calgary fans may not like Todd Bertuzzi because of his goonish past, they’ll just have to learn to love him. “One fan upon hearing the news lamented, ‘what?! that’s sick.’” I believe that he can really help the team for that price, they really have nothing to lose. He has potential to help Jarome Iginla with scoring, as well as provide a toughness edge in the playoffs.
Calgary may be the right place for Bertuzzi. If he can connect while with his linemates, he may provide just what Calgary needs for that extra push in the playoffs; scoring and toughness. Many fans have some interesting reactions to this signing, but these people have to look at all the other recent signings in the NHL and put this into perspective; $2 million is not a lot of money with the rising salary cap. The flames took a chance on him, and it may very well workout well for them.
