I know what you're thinking: why waste a blog post on this seeming insignificant piece of NHL news? Here's why: this is the perfect place for Bertuzzi to finally return to form. By "return to form," I mean get back on a 25 goal, 60 point pace (that's all that can and should be expected of Bertuzzi at this stage of his career. In fact, he's only been really better than that three times--all pre-Moore).
Bertuzzi returns to Canada--which he wanted. He also returns to Mike Keenan--something I think both are particularly happy about. Ranger fans know how Keenan plays favorites (Stephan Matteau and Brian Noonan practically followed him around the NHL in the 90s), and his tough-love approach along with a strong supporting cast in Calgary (led by none other than non-nonsense GM Darryl Sutter and captain Jarome Iginla) should help get Bertuzzi back on track. Superstar numbers? No way. Respectable 2nd/3rd line minutes and numbers? Bet on it. And remember that you heard it hear first!
