Ted Kulfan
Detroit – Tyler Bertuzzi is headed back to Grand Rapids.
The Red Wings sent Bertuzzi back to the minor leagues Tuesday after a brief stay in the NHL last week.
Bertuzzi averaged 9 minutes 57 seconds of ice time, with no points and a minus-1 rating, and was credited with five hits.
The Red Wings want to make sure Bertuzzi’s development isn’t stalled, and going to Grand Rapids will ensure he’ll get plenty more ice time than he was receiving in the NHL.