from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
Beyond coaching, there were players who turned in mediocre performances, too, especially in the second half. Let's examine who got what grade, and why:
Forwards
Tyler Bertuzzi: A
Age: 27.Status: Signed through 2022-23 at a $4.75 million salary cap hit.
Stats: 30 goals, 32 assists, minus-11 in 68 games.
The buzz: He reached career highs in goals and assists, provided energy and grit and was missed in the nine games he couldn’t play in Canada because of his vaccination status.