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Todd Bertuzzi	#7 \| Left Wing \| Calgary Flames

Height: 6-3 Weight: 245 Shoots: L Born: February 02, 1975, Sudbury, Ontario

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December 27, 2006
Panthers coach Jacques Martin said yesterday that he doesn't expect Todd Bertuzzi to return to action until "sometime in February," according to the Sun-Sentinel. Bertuzzi is recovering slowly from his back surgery.

December 10, 2006
Panthers coach Jacques Martin said yesterday that Todd Bertuzzi could miss another one or two months while recovering from his back surgery, according to the Miami Herald. "I would think on a conservative side, where he's at with the rehab, it's anywhere between four to eight [weeks]," Martin said. "He feels better. Now it's a matter of doing more work in the gym, getting stronger, working on really strengthening the muscles."

December 6, 2006
The Miami Herald reports that Todd Bertuzzi has been cleared to resume light skating, perhaps as soon as today. It will be a while before he gets back in game action, though, as he will need to be cleared to practice and get into shape first.

November 25, 2006
It's been a month since Todd Bertuzzi underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back, but he still has no timetable for a return to action, according to the Miami Herald. "He had surgery and it's a long process," coach Jacques Martin said. "I still haven't gotten a timetable from the doctor. I'm going to wait and talk to the doctor. It's not right for me to speculate because I have no idea."

November 2, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi underwent lower back surgery on Thursday, and the timetable for his return is uncertain, according to the AP. He had surgery after injections failed to help a herniated disc. Bertuzzi will be re-evaluated on Monday.

November 1, 2006
The Sun-Sentinel reports that Todd Bertuzzi is considering undergoing surgery to repair his ailing back. A decision likely will be made by the end of the week. The procedure would sidelined him four to six weeks.

October 30, 2006
The Miami Herald reports that Todd Bertuzzi is expected to be examined by a back specialist on Monday, and the Panthers are hoping for good news. The power forward took an anti-inflammatory shot Thursday. "He hasn't responded very well," coach Jacques Martin said. "We'll see where he's at. If he doesn't respond to the treatment he's been getting, we'll look at other measures."

October 25, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi didn't practice yesterday and did not travel with the Panthers for their game tonight, according to the Miami Herald. In fact, he's expected to remain sidelined for at least their next three games due to his back spasms. Coach Jacques Martin said he didn't know the exact nature of the injury.

October 24, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi missed his third consecutive game because of back spasms Monday, the AP reports.

October 21, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi was unable to play through back spasms last night, according to the Miami Herald. He will not play tonight, either, and his status for Monday's contest is uncertain.

October 20, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi was scratched from Friday's game due to back spasms, according to the AP. He orginally suffered the spasms during Wednesday night's game. His status is day-to-day.

September 27, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi returned to practice Tuesday after missing the past week with bruised ribs, according to the Miami Herald. "It's getting better," he said. "I was coughing and spitting every two seconds so [the flu] didn't help. I'll take some contact and get the flow going. . . . I would like to get in and play with some of the guys to get the system down."

September 21, 2006
A CT scan Todd Bertuzzi received revealed only a contusion and not broken ribs, according to the Miami Herald. Bertuzzi is expected to return to practice as early as tomorrow. "He had some contusion, so that's good," coach/GM Jacques Martin said. "Nothing is broken. He's just very sore."

September 20, 2006
Todd Bertuzzi was knocked out of Monday's exhibition game with bruised ribs, according to the Miami Herald. He missed practice Tuesday to have X-rays, which were inconclusive. Bertuzzi will have a CT scan today to get a better idea.

June 24, 2006
The Canucks have traded Todd Bertuzzi to the Panthers, along with Alex Auld and Bryan Allen, for Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek and a sixth-round pick in Saturday's draft, according to the AP.

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