Todd Bertuzzi Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Todd Bertuzzi
Date of birth:
February 2. 1975
Place of birth:
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Astrology Sign:
Aquarius
Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
Tags:
Biography
Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Bertuzzi was drafted in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, but was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1998 along with Bryan McCabe for Trevor Linden. Bertuzzi's best season was 2002-2003, when he had 97 points. Bertuzzi played on the top line of the Vancouver Canucks, sometimes referred to as the West Coast Express, which consisted of himself, Brendan Morrison, and Markus Naslund.
On June 23, 2006, Bertuzzi was traded to the Florida Panthers along with Bryan Allen and Alex Auld in exchange for Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek and a sixth-round draft pick.
Bertuzzi scored a goal in his Panthers debut vs. Boston on October 6, 2006. Experiencing back spasms early in the 2006 season, Bertuzzi opted for surgery on November 2, 2006 that would sideline him for at least twelve to sixteen weeks. On December 6th, 2006, Bertuzzi was given medical clearance to begin skating. His debut goal was the only one he ever scored for the Panthers.
On February 27, 2007 Bertuzzi was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for prospect Shawn Matthias and conditional draft picks. Bertuzzi and the Red Wings advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost in six games to the eventual Stanley Cup champions Anaheim Ducks.
On July 2, 2007 Bertuzzi signed a two year deal worth $8 million with the Anaheim Ducks as an unrestricted free agent. This reunited him with Brian Burke, who was manager of Vancouver during Bertuzzi's tenure with them.
On June 23, 2006, Bertuzzi was traded to the Florida Panthers along with Bryan Allen and Alex Auld in exchange for Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek and a sixth-round draft pick.
Bertuzzi scored a goal in his Panthers debut vs. Boston on October 6, 2006. Experiencing back spasms early in the 2006 season, Bertuzzi opted for surgery on November 2, 2006 that would sideline him for at least twelve to sixteen weeks. On December 6th, 2006, Bertuzzi was given medical clearance to begin skating. His debut goal was the only one he ever scored for the Panthers.
On February 27, 2007 Bertuzzi was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for prospect Shawn Matthias and conditional draft picks. Bertuzzi and the Red Wings advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost in six games to the eventual Stanley Cup champions Anaheim Ducks.
On July 2, 2007 Bertuzzi signed a two year deal worth $8 million with the Anaheim Ducks as an unrestricted free agent. This reunited him with Brian Burke, who was manager of Vancouver during Bertuzzi's tenure with them.