TSN reports the Florida Panthers have dealt forward Todd Bertuzzi to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a conditional draft pick and prospect Shawn Matthias.

Bertuzzi has been sidelined since October due to back surgery, and has been slow to return to action.

The Red Wings are taking a considerable gamble on this. If healthy, Bertuzzi would be a strong physical addition to the Wings offensive lines, but the possibility exists that he could reinjure his back again, which could sideline him during the playoffs.

GM Ken Holland has been looking for a replacement for Brendan Shanahan all season, and if Bertuzzi can return healthy for the remaining regular season games and the playoffs, he could possibly become the missing piece of the offensive puzzle for the Wings.