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Quick update - if I heard Lalonde correctly, Erne is coming up and Vrana may not be playing. I don’t want to go on a rant, just not sure that’s the best possible decision.
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired a first-round selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the Boston Bruins in exchange for left wing Tyler Bertuzzi.
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Getting 2 first round picks, a 2nd and a 4th is a decent haul, to be sure. Not comparing the players at all, but the last time I remember seeing tears after a trade was Gretzky. Although, when Phil Esposito was traded Bobby Orr swears that the entire locker room was in tears. There’s a human element that often gets overlooked. With his contract status, Tyler has a lot on his plate and the team will move forward.
To Holland’s credit, Hronek and Bert were 2 of the good holdovers. Veleno is finally finding his spot, Zadina has shown some glimpses, Berggren has had some good runs. Lindstrom feels a bit like a Lashoff type in where he will slot in with the organization. 7th D or Grand Rapids may be his destiny.
In trying to be an optimist, perhaps the Vrana situation has seen some repair. Bertuzzi has a chance to play with an exceptional team. I’ve long said that Bergeron is my favorite center for most of his career. I also think that Bertuzzi could find more success in a lower spot right now.
The only think I hate about this time of year is the personal side. It’s amazing how families/significant others, can box up their lives and get relocated. My wife and I knew one family that followed a player to 5 different cities. They pushed hard to stay together.
I can assure you that a video montage will find its way into Bertuzzi’s return to Detroit. For now, the team is younger and looking forward. I would expect some ELCs to be discussed now more than ever and there is a room full of players that know they have to continue to earn a spot.
Watching Dylan have to do this is painful. In a world where human beings seem to care less each day, some friendships truly make it through. Bert is ready to be more of a depth player (my opinion) and Larkin needs to be on a line with higher skill on both sides of him.