Tyler Bertuzzi to speak with the media at 2:00 PM EDT

Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is scheduled to speak with the media regarding his two-year contract with the team today at 2:00 PM EDT:

Tweets of note:

Tyler Bertuzzi on rehabbing: “everything is going as planned, all restrictions have been lifted in the gym.” Bert also says he’s been skating @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 31, 2021

Tyler Bertuzzi regarding his rehab: “Everything is going as planned. pretty much all restrictions are lifted in the gym and I’ve been skating.” @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 31, 2021

Bertuzzi said didn’t really keep in contact with Puis Suter after leaving Guelph, but did say it will be cool to be playing with him again. Excited to have him in Detroit. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 31, 2021

Bertuzzi on Suter (teammate in Guelph): “it’ll be cool to be playing with him again, he had a great season last year…we’re looking forward to having him here.” @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 31, 2021

Bertuzzi on Suter (teammate in Guelph): “it’ll be cool to be playing with him again, he had a great season last year…we’re looking forward to having him here.” @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 31, 2021

Tyler Bertuzzi says all weight restrictions lifted, he’s skating and working out, says he’ll be ready for start of Red Wings season. Signed 2 years, $9.5 million deal.— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) July 31, 2021

Tyler Bertuzzi: “I can tell you I’m glad to be a Red Wing.” @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 31, 2021

Bert on his back: “no setbacks yet…working on getting better, faster and stronger in the gym…don’t want to be too aggressive with it.” @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 31, 2021

Tyler Bertuzzi is not sure if he’s cleared for contact yet. Said he needs to have a Zoom meeting with his surgeon to see what his next step is and to get cleared. @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 31, 2021

Bertuzzi said Larkin has been working out with him too and he sees him every day. Says both are getting better and skating together. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 31, 2021

bertuzzi:

skating; will increase activity (back)

negotiations seemed quick (“yeah, i gotta call every once in a while.”)

now perennial 20-goal scorer (when healthy) said two-year deal “gives me a chance to show i can remain healthy… ” #TylerBertuzzi
The Hockey Player— gregg krupa (@greggkrupa) July 31, 2021

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