Tyler Bertuzzi on his grinding, effective style of play The Detroit News
Detroit — First impressions can be fleeting. But with Tyler Bertuzzi, the reminders are frequent.
That’s why Niklas Kronwall, the Red Wings’ veteran defenseman, laughs before answering what he thought of Bertuzzi the first time he showed up for an informal team workout as a Red Wings prospect five years ago.
"We see Bert coming in with his long hair, tape everywhere — it was something different, that's for sure," Kronwall said, smiling, as Bertuzzi — and his well-maintained mullet — stood nearby waiting to meet with the media following his two-goal night in a 4-3 victory over the St.