Tyler Bertuzzi has reached an agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks
New reports confirm that former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi is poised to sign a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in free agency.
As free agency approaches, insiders are starting to unveil where players might land. The headline news is that forward Tyler Bertuzzi is set to depart the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Chicago Blackhawks, sealing a four-year deal worth an average annual value of $5.5 million
Bertuzzi's 4-year deal with Chicago will come with a $5.5M AAV
This move offers Tyler Bertuzzi a full-time top-six role with a team aiming to return to the playoffs. Now, the Toronto Maple Leafs must find a replacement for Bertuzzi in their lineup, potentially through a trade or free agency.
Free agency officially kickstarts at Noon today, stay in the loop for all the latest updates.
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JUILLET 1 | 236 ANSWERS Tyler Bertuzzi has reached an agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks Will Tyler Bertuzzi help the Chicago Blackhawks reach the playoffs next season? |
Yes | 91 | 38.6 % |
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