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Tyler Bertuzzi Shocks Bruins Fans with Controversial Departure and Surprising Comments

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Austin Sabourin
July 11, 2023  (12:14)
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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,

"I must admit, it caught me by surprise to some extent. However, I prefer not to delve into discussions regarding players from other teams at this moment. It is worth noting that certain players were seeking longer-term agreements, and my focus was on those negotiations. Some teams were better positioned to offer shorter-term contracts at appropriate terms, which compelled us to address our roster needs. We made a move to create necessary salary cap space. It would have required us to be even more proactive and explore additional deals, but we felt the value wasn't there to justify making further moves or being overly aggressive."


Source: Hockeyfeed

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