Tyler Bertuzzi Shocks Bruins Fans with Controversial Departure and Surprising Comments
Boston Bruins fans have conflicting feelings following the recent departure of tenacious forward Tyler Bertuzzi. Despite the team's expressed interest in keeping him, they were unable to reach an agreement.
However, the terms of Bertuzzi's newly inked contract brought about quite a surprise.
In a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bertuzzi secured a notable $5.5 million, a far cry from the speculated multi-year agreement he had been pursuing.
Rumors suggest that Bertuzzi's decision to part ways with the Detroit Red Wings during the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline was influenced by Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman's reluctance to commit to a contract exceeding two or three years.
No one seemed more caught off guard by this development than Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney. Sweeney had actively been exploring ways to ensure Bertuzzi's presence in Boston for the foreseeable future.
When questioned about his reaction to Bertuzzi's one-year contract with the Maple Leafs, Sweeney conceded,
Source: Hockeyfeed
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11 JUILLET | 221 ANSWERS Tyler Bertuzzi Shocks Bruins Fans with Controversial Departure and Surprising Comments Will Tyler Bertuzzi's upcoming year in Toronto be enough to make Don Sweeney take another swing at him next year? | ||
| Yes | 114 | 51.6 % |
| No | 107 | 48.4 % |
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