Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign F Tyler Bertuzzi (1 year, $5.5M)

[TimeZone]

Not necessarily.

Wouldn't bank on it, we'd need to move some significant cap space.

Domi is likely getting 4-5 mil

 

[Alamo Leafer]

Don't like him at all
Love him on our team

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Barf

What's the issue with adding another legitimate top 6 forward?

 

[ToneDog]

Berttuzzi has got to stay healthy

Is there a vaccine for that ??

 

[notbias]

Would've been great to get him on that contract with more term. Treliving fixing the Hyman mistake by Dubas.

You want someone who I don't think has ever played a full season to be on a long-term contract? Interesting.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Our left side in the top six looks pretty good with Knies and Bertuzzi.

I'm not Domi's biggest fan, but he has pretty good hands and can distribute the puck. Might be a guy you can swap between the second and third line to give them a spark.

Plus Domi was solid in the playoffs for Dallas.

He would be a good addition if they can fit him in.

 

[al secord]

What's the issue with adding another legitimate top 6 forward?

I'd rather Wilford Brimley than Max Domi.

The side show of his father won't be worth it.

 

[fahad203]

Solid deal! I like it! Surprised he was willing to sign a 1 year deal.

I think he's looking to get 25-30 goals playing with Matthew's or Tavares.

Then cash in next year for 6.5 x 6

 

[Antropovsky]

You want someone who I don't think has ever played a full season to be on a long-term contract? Interesting.

Who said long term? Show me where I said long term.

.....interesting is right.

 

[Jojalu]

Someone explain the logic of one year from his perspective? Was it the number, we were higher, because he’s taking a big risk and it’s bizarre to do that given his age and UFA status to shore up his future.

I f***ing hate this guy but I’m going to forget about his past nonsense and start fresh.

It seems like a big risk/reward for him.

He put up 30 last year, he can easily top that if he stays healthy playing with Matthews/Marner or JT/ Willie, or whatever combo they use.

 

[EGL22]

So as I said to all those that went nuts for not signing Accardi and Schenn,lets wait and see,Tree is being patient.

Those 2 or Bertuzzi for 5.5 because it was not going to be both.

Dubas would have done option A so thank goodness we have Tre and option B.

Time for me to tip the glass to Tre,and then another because Dubas is gone.

 

[notbias]

Who said long term? Show me where I said long term.

.....interesting is right.

How much term do you want for someone who has been injured every year? 1 is the perfect number.

 

[capfit9]

Plus Domi was solid in the playoffs for Dallas.

He would be a good addition if they can fit him in.

don't think they have the room for that unless they move out someone significant plus got to improve the D, only Klingberg can't be the answer

 

[TopG]

One year is weird. I’ll try to get past my dislike for his me first attitude.

What an off-season, sheesh.

Me first attitude? Dude sacrificed his body for the team every shift for Boston did you not watch the playoffs?

 

[ToneDog]

Someone explain the logic of one year from his perspective? Was it the number, we were higher, because he’s taking a big risk and it’s bizarre to do that given his age and UFA status to shore up his future.

I f***ing hate this guy but I’m going to forget about his past nonsense and start fresh.

Pretty sure Bert and Tre will be asked that question.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Why 1 year ? Why would Bert take 1 year and why would Leafs not want more term ??

Bert is betting on himself. He thinks playing with Matthews and Marner will bump his point totals and he’s probably right. Look at Bunting.

 

[Dekes For Days]

I think he's looking to get 25-30 goals playing with Matthew's or Tavares.

Then cash in next year for 6.5 x 6

Yeah, for sure. I'm just surprised he would risk if it he had longer term offers, considering his injury history. Glad to benefit from his decision though.

 

[TopG]

Is there a vaccine for that ??

There isn’t for Covid either

 

[RoadWarrior]

Probably means we ar3 out on Domi but we don't know the money yet so maybe not.

If they can get rid of Murray there is room for Domi.

 

[notbias]

If they can get rid of Murray there is room for Domi.

Samsanov not being signed?

 

[DarkKnight]

Pretty sure Bert and Tre will be asked that question.

It’s a great deal from our perspective, a head scratcher for him.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

don't think they have the room for that unless they move out someone significant plus got to improve the D, only Klingberg can't be the answer

Yeah, I agree there has to be some cap juggling here. The defense has to be a priority.

 

[ToneDog]

Bert is betting on himself. He thinks playing with Matthews and Marner will bump his point totals and he’s probably right. Look at Bunting.

Yeah but Bunts was at 950K and his 2, 60 points seasons got him to 4.5m. I guess if Bert puts up 75 point, he could get up to 7.5x5,6,7?? Unless Willie is moved, he probably won't get much PP1 time.

 

[ponder]

OK, I’ve been critical of Treliving so far, but I like this signing a lot. Bertuzzi is a perfect fit in our top 6 IMO.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

The one year term is smart. Gives us loads of leverage with Willy. If he wants to get crazy with his price we give a chunk of his money to Bertuzzi and other positions of need and say goodbye. If he comes down to around 8.5 then we wish Bertuzzi a happy payday with another team (assuming he puts up the year he's capable of in our top 6).