GRAND RAPIDS -- They call him “playoff Bert,” a moniker every bit befitting.
By any description – Bert 2.0, the millennial Bertuzzi to his uncle Todd’s Generation X – Tyler Bertuzzi appears to be just what the Detroit Red Wings could use: A gritty, and smart, winger who goes through the playoffs at turbo speed.
In fact, his entire line might be worth a look come autumn’s NHL exhibition games, given how well Bertuzzi, Tomas Nosek and Martin Frk gel.
Shortly after the Wings’ top developmental affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, earned the 2017 Calder Cup on Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena with a 4-3 victory over Syracuse in Game 6, Bertuzzi was named the AHL playoff MVP.