Report: Todd Bertuzzi injures knee during NHL comeback attempt

NHL veteran Todd Bertuzzi injured his knee during a comeback attempt with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL. Bertuzzi joined the Ottawa Senators' AHL affiliate last week. He reportedly suffered a knee injury during Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and did not play in Sunday's game against the Springfield Falcons.

NHL veteran Todd Bertuzzi injured his knee during a comeback attempt with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL, according to Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Bertuzzi, 39, joined the Ottawa Senators' AHL affiliate last week. He reportedly suffered a knee injury during Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and did not play in Sunday's game against the Springfield Falcons.

Bertuzzi has not scored a point in either of his two appearances.

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He played the last five seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. In 59 games last season, he had nine goals and seven assists.

During his 18-year career, he has played for the Islanders, Canucks, Panthers, Ducks and Flames.

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