Todd Bertuzzi (back, leg) skated again on Monday. He said his back is holing up well and it feels good, but a pinched nerve in his right leg is still causing him some problems. Bertuzzi has been limited to seven games this season and he's been growing increasingly frustrated that he hasn't been able to return yet.

Forward Todd Bertuzzi, out since Feb. 7 with back issues, took part in Friday's morning skate with the Detroit Red Wings, gingerly skating through some drills. From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130323/SPORTS0103/303230348#ixzz2ONZ7A3jl "A major step," Detroit general manager Holland said.

Todd Bertuzzi (back) tried to skate last week but had to stop after only five minutes. Bertuzzi has been out of action since February 7 and is not even close to returning. He has been working out on an elliptical but skating has been close to impossible. "Just not strong enough," Bertuzzi said. "Nowhere where it needs to be." Bertuzzi may be hard pressed to return this season so we recommend dumping him if he is on your reserve squad.

Todd Bertuzzi's back injury is still status quo. Bertuzzi has already been out for over a month, so that's not exactly great news. Don't expect him to rejoin the Red Wings anytime soon.

There hasn't been much news or progress when it comes to Todd Bertuzzi's back injury. He is reportedly doing only slightly better, but isn't working out and isn't close to skating. Bertuzzi hasn't played since Feb. 7.

Todd Bertuzzi (back) is feeling better but won't join the Detroit Red Wings on their upcoming road trip. Bertuzzi has been receiving injections and at 38 years old will take longer to recover than a younger player. There's no timetable for his return and it's difficult to recommend holding onto him in such a shortened season.

Todd Bertuzzi (back) is still unable to practice and is confined to bed rest. Bertuzzi is receiving injections for the pain so his return is not even close. He just turned 38 so recovery time is always longer for a veteran.

Todd Bertuzzi has been placed on the injured reserve list. Bertuzzi hasn't played since Feb. 7, so at this point he can be activated whenever the Red Wings want. That being said, we wouldn't count on Bertuzzi returning anytime soon. His back got so bad over the weekend that he spent time in the hospital.

Todd Bertuzzi's back got so bad over the weekend that he spent time in the hospital. There's no timetable for Bertuzzi's return, but the Red Wings still aren't "rushing into surgery," according to Red Wings GM Ken Holland. Bertuzzi will probably miss the remainder of the condensed season if he ends up needing surgery.

The Detroit Red Wings will be without Todd Bertuzzi (back) and Darren Helm (back) on Tuesday night. Coach Mike Babcock said the Wings were waiting for Bertuzzi to "turn the corner," but his recovery hasn't gone as planned. Between his wonky back and advanced age, the 38-year-old Bertuzzi is unlikely to make any sort of a fast recovery. Babcock also said that he didn't think Helm was very close to returning from his mysterious back ailment, either. At this point, owners just have to play the waiting game and hope for a better update tomorrow.