Detroit was Bertuzzi's 'favorite' NHL stop

The Detroit Free Press notes it's unlikely the Red Wings will be bringing 39-year-old UFA Todd Bertuzzi back, although he'd love to return and thoroughly enjoyed his time in the city.

“Playing and living in Detroit, it’s been a great place to raise a family, a great place for kids to play sports, and a great place to play in front of fans, who’ve been awesome to me,” Bertuzzi said Thursday.

“I’d put Detroit as my favorite place to have played. California and Florida had their weather benefits, but as far as life style, we couldn’t have lived in a better area. I love playing here, with the ownership and management that we have, the way they run the organization, you’re treated first class.”

On his future:

“If there’s no room here, or the coaching staff doesn’t feel there is a fit for me, I’ll look to see if there is anything else out there,” Bertuzzi said. “But it would have to be a perfect fit for our family’s lifestyle. Both my son and daughter are huge parts of the consideration because they both play hockey, too.”

Source: Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press