Thu 2/23/12 10:56 AM

Todd Bertuzzi has signed a two-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings. "It was easy to do," Bertuzzi said. "I love being here, I love being part of the Wings. I'm really excited about our team this year. I feel we're very focused, especially on playing defense. We lacked that last year, and in training camp, everybody pretty much decided to up the ante." The exact financial terms of Bertuzzi's deal are not yet known, but he will reportedly make about $2.25 million per season. He came with a $1,937,500 annual cap hit this season and would have been an unrestricted free agent if he did not re-sign with Detroit.