Bert will likely negotiate some kind of NTC/NMC in his next contract. Love the guy but I can't give him 8.7 mil. We're going with 4D next season? What are we? The 2001 Avs?

I like your thought on the signing and possible trade. But gotta think Bertjuzzi will want some security in term with his next contract.

I can't rule out a Bertuzzi return, but I doubt Yzerman is willing to go to what Bertuzzi will get on the open market. I could see a handshake deal in with Bertuzzi make 10 million on a 1 year, and 6mx5 on the next deal and if a deal isn't reached Bertuzzi gets traded again.

Bertuzzi is such a good friggin player. Yzerman better take a long hard look at bringing him back.

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