Recalled/Assigned: Tootoo recalled, Bertuzzi out Sunday

[Heaton]

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 18s
Todd Bertuzzi out Sunday for #RedWings . Lower body. Calling up Jordin Tootoo to play

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[JohanFranzenstein]

This game is going to be a trainwreck.

 

[silkyjohnson50]

Lol it just doesn't stop does it.

 

[rx7dryver]

TooToo is going to go on a tear and save the season

 

[rx7dryver]

I would not be surprised if he really does bring a boatload of energy as his whole future career will be riding on his performance in just a handful of games.

 

[Kutas*]

Hah, awesome! I don't think this makes things better or worse but I just love to see him playing. And maybe Pulkkinen gets more ice time now when it's Tootoo who gets Babcock's ****.

 

[Kronwalled55]

Alfredsson - Legwand - Franzen
Tatar - Sheahan - Nyquist
Miller - Emmerton - Pulkkinen
Abdelkader - Glendening - Tootoo

This is what I would go with^

 

[rx7dryver]

Alfredsson - Legwand - Franzen
Tatar - Sheahan - Nyquist
Miller - Emmerton - Pulkkinen
Abdelkader - Glendening - Tootoo

This is what I would go with^

I approve of those lines.

 

[NyquistIsMyGod*]

Alfredsson - Legwand - Franzen
Tatar - Sheahan - Nyquist
Miller - Emmerton - Pulkkinen
Abdelkader - Glendening - Tootoo

This is what I would go with^

I'd much rather Abby where Emmerton is..

However, as much as I love Tootoo, he'll likely get bought out this summer. Wouldn't it make sense to have Callahan or Ferraro up right now to see what they can bring?

 

[Tatar Shots]

probably won't notice much of a difference at even strength. But this means Abby playing the net front on the PP.

 

[Vladdy84]

Good news!

 

[Crymson]

Wouldn't it make sense to have Callahan or Ferraro up right now to see what they can bring?

Not if you're Babcock. If you're Babcock, it's better to bring up guys you know can't cut it in the NHL rather than guys who have no experience in the NHL.

 

[The Zermanator]

Nyquist-Franzen-Alfredsson
Abdelkader-Legwand-Pulkkinen
Emmerton-Sheahan-Tatar
Miller-Glendening-Tootoo

or

Nyquist-Franzen-Abdelkader
Emmerton-Legwand-Alfredsson
Tatar-Sheahan-Pulkkinen
Miller-Glendening-Tootoo


I think Franzen should play centre to increase the depth at that position until Datsyuk and Weiss return.

 

[Flowah]

Not if you're Babcock. If you're Babcock, it's better to bring up guys you know can't cut it in the NHL rather than guys who have no experience in the NHL.

Does Babcock make these decisions? Because he's never seemed like the biggest fan of Tootoo. Even when he was in the lineup he got very few minutes, despite his buzzsaw style of play.

 

[newfy]

Not a loss at all.

I'm sure Tootoo will be playing with extra piss and vinegar and this team could use the energy he provides in a lot of these games lately.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

its funny, but tootoo was HUGE for us last season down the strech

the more guys who skate and hustle the better, throw in some intensity and propensity to hit everything in sight and thats the ONLY way we will win games as we most certaintly wont or cant out skill the other guy

tootoo-glendening and miller/abby would be a great fourth line

 

[chances14]

This game is going to be a trainwreck.

yea we thought that the last time they played the hawks and wings ended up winning.

hawks have been struggling lately. i think this will be a lot closer game than people think

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Ferraro is basically gone next season, isn't he? If I was a Buffalo Sabres or a New York Islanders, I'd pick him up right away.

 

[mindfly]

What a relief it will be when we don't have to see Bertuzzi, Samuelsson and Cleary for next season... goodbye 39 year old, 37 year old, 35 year old.

 

[newfy]

Ferraro is basically gone next season, isn't he? If I was a Buffalo Sabres or a New York Islanders, I'd pick him up right away.

I think he has a really good shot at passing through. Hes on pace for low 30s in points this year. Yeah hes not just an offensive guy but hes had some attitude issues in the past, not producing at the AHL level for some reason this year and hasnt had any NHL experience.

I actually wouldnt be surprised if he and Callahan havent been called up to try to keep em under the radar

 

[Shoalzie]

I'm starting to feel for the Griffs...and yet they're still in first.

 

[Konnan511]

I think he has a really good shot at passing through. Hes on pace for low 30s in points this year. Yeah hes not just an offensive guy but hes had some attitude issues in the past, not producing at the AHL level for some reason this year and hasnt had any NHL experience.

I actually wouldnt be surprised if he and Callahan havent been called up to try to keep em under the radar

Sorry Newfy, they haven't been called up because they aren't NHL calibre players. Lando is a career AHL'r and Cally might make it as a 14th forward.

As for the topic at hand, I prefer Tootoo over Bertuzzi. Tootoo creates chances, has decent wheels, hits everything in sight and still has some decent offensive abilities.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

The savior has arrived.

 

[newfy]

Sorry Newfy, they haven't been called up because they aren't NHL calibre players. Lando is a career AHL'r and Cally might make it as a 14th forward.

As for the topic at hand, I prefer Tootoo over Bertuzzi. Tootoo creates chances, has decent wheels, hits everything in sight and still has some decent offensive abilities.

Well considering guys like Tootoo have carved out pretty solid NHL careers, I dont know if its fair to say Callahan is at best a 14th forward. Callahan is a better player than Tootoo in GR and much more versatile.

I Would be willing to bet at least one of them has a fairly successful NHL career

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Sorry Newfy, they haven't been called up because they aren't NHL calibre players. Lando is a career AHL'r and Cally might make it as a 14th forward.

Pretty premature, don't you think?