However, despite his outstanding performance, the Bruins faced an unforeseen loss in a thrilling seven-game series against the Florida Panthers, who ultimately emerged as the Eastern Conference champions.
Bertuzzi joined the Bruins through a trade with the Detroit Red Wings shortly before the NHL Trade Deadline in March.
As he approaches unrestricted free agency, the Bruins have taken notice and are committed to retaining his services, along with their interest in keeping fellow pending unrestricted free agent Garnet Hathaway.
According to Elliotte Friedman on his recent "32 Thoughts" podcast, the Bruins have expressed their desire to bring back both Bertuzzi and Hathaway for the upcoming season. Friedman shared,
Meanwhile, a source from Boston Hockey Now disclosed that Bertuzzi informed his former team of his intention to explore the free agent market this summer.
The source revealed,
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24 JUIN | 188 ANSWERS BREAKING: Bruins Plans With Bertuzzi and Hathaway Got Leaked Will Sweeney be able to pull something off to keep both Bertuzzi and Hathaway? | ||
Yes | 72 | 38.3 % |
No | 55 | 29.3 % |
I hope so | 61 | 32.4 % |
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