Tyler Bertuzzi agrees to a $22 million, 4-year deal with the rebuilding Blackhawks, AP source says
By JAY COHEN
Posted 7/1/24
Tyler Bertuzzi is joining Connor Bedard in Chicago, agreeing to a $22 million, four-year contract with the rebuilding Blackhawks on the first day of NHL free agency. Chicago is looking to upgrade its …
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Tyler Bertuzzi agrees to a $22 million, 4-year deal with the rebuilding Blackhawks, AP source says
Marek Vanacker heads to the podium after being selected by the Chicago Blackhawks during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
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By JAY COHEN
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi joined Connor Bedard in Chicago on the first day of NHL free agency, agreeing to a $22 million, four-year contract with the rebuilding Blackhawks on Monday.
A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced by the team.
Chicago is looking to upgrade its personnel around Bedard after the No. 1 overall pick in last year's NHL draft had 22 goals and 39 assists in his first season. Even with Bedard in place, the Blackhawks were the lowest-scoring team in the league with 178 goals.
The 29-year-old Bertuzzi likely will play left wing on one of the team's top two lines. He had 21 goals and 22 assists this season for Toronto, which was eliminated by Boston in seven games in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
Bertuzzi broke into the NHL with Detroit after he was selected by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2013 draft. Bertuzzi's uncle, Todd, also played in the league for 18 years.
Tyler Bertuzzi has 113 goals and 148 assists in 406 career games, also playing for Boston for part of the 2022-23 season. He set career highs with 30 goals and 32 assists with Detroit during the 2021-22 campaign.
Bertuzzi has skated in 14 playoff games — all in the last two years. He has recorded six goals and eight assists in the postseason.
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AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.
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