Former Bruins Tyler Bertuzzi
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Bruins Winger Bertuzzi Shines In First Playoff Game
After playing in 326 NHL regular season games, Boston Bruins winger Tyler Bertuzzi finally got to taste Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, and he didn’t disappoint. Bertuzzi set up the first goal of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Boston Bruins, and then helped seal the deal with another primary...
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That's regular season. He missed his entire first 2 playoffs due to being hurt in the last few games of the season, then was knocked out of the playoffs with a concussion in 2021.
If the Bruins resign Bertuzzi ( which I'm on board with ) I would think they would trade to find a taker for Hall. The depth is insane with Hall and while he's still a good player, the Bruins will need to mind the cap next year. Some of the kids will probably have to step up and take a couple of the forward spots if and when moves are made.
Bertuzzi -- Zacha -- Pasta
Marchand -- Bergeron -- DeBrusk
Frederic -- Coyle -- XXXXX
Lauko -- XXXXX -- Greer
Bertuzzi -- Zacha -- Pasta
Marchand -- Bergeron -- DeBrusk
Frederic -- Coyle -- XXXXX
Lauko -- XXXXX -- Greer
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Been my thinking as well. I see re-signing Orlov as an unnecessary luxury to some extent. He's obviously a very good player now, but as you point out the concern would be down the road. DS is going to have to be very wise with his money after this season given the cap situation.
Bertuzzi is still young and, a bit like Zacha, still has ceiling now that he's on a team in which he can showcase his skills better. His goal scoring with the Bs I feel will only improve now that his hands are healed. He has also proven to be magic with Pasta. Honestly, he looks great with any of the skill players because he gets them the puck better than anyone on the team. The $5-6M spent on Bertuzzi would be a lot of bang for the buck the way I see it. Versatile, highly skilled passer, tough, and fantastic down low on the PP. Not saying much of anything new that I haven't already been saying over the last month, but very much echoing your sentiment about Bertuzzi being the priority.
Agreed. The depth on D is a luxury and unfortunately, there needs to be room made for salary reasons as well as making room for someone to step up and take a spot. Even without Orlov, the Bruins blueline is strong.
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Lysell for the RW spot?
It would sure be nice if Beecher could step in to that 4C hole. A bottom 6 centered by 2 big horses like Coyle and Beecher could be a handful.
Today’s Globe:
The most visible Bruin in the early going and for much of the night was Tyler Bertuzzi, the ex-Red Wing, finally playing in his first playoff game in his seventh year in the NHL.
“Greaseball,” is coach Jim Montgomery’s nickname for Bertuzzi, who isn’t shy about getting to the tough scoring positions.
One of the Bruins’ major postseason failings in recent years has been the lack of forwards fighting to get into the grinding areas around the opponent’s net. Not enough sandpaper. Bertuzzi, ever since arriving from the Winged Wheels, has shown he thrives in the tough areas.
“When we acquired him, we thought he was a guy made for the playoffs,” said Montgomery. “His first shift, he laid out two huge hits and just kept making plays. The puck seems to follow him and he makes plays and good decisions with it.”
Bertuzzi set up the Dmitry Orlov for the game’s first shot, with a feed from behind the goal line on the Bruins’ first power play. He then made the key pass, off a shot attempt by Zacha, to set up David Pastrnak’s easy put-away for the 1-0 lead. He also put a solid thump on Panthers big boy Radko Gudas along the wall. All in the first period.
Bertuzzi was right in the thick of the fire again when Jake DeBrusk knocked one home for the 3-1 lead late in the second. Bertuzzi, working near the right post, made the first follow off a shot by Charlie McAvoy, and a grinding DeBrusk finished.
The most visible Bruin in the early going and for much of the night was Tyler Bertuzzi, the ex-Red Wing, finally playing in his first playoff game in his seventh year in the NHL.
“Greaseball,” is coach Jim Montgomery’s nickname for Bertuzzi, who isn’t shy about getting to the tough scoring positions.
One of the Bruins’ major postseason failings in recent years has been the lack of forwards fighting to get into the grinding areas around the opponent’s net. Not enough sandpaper. Bertuzzi, ever since arriving from the Winged Wheels, has shown he thrives in the tough areas.
“When we acquired him, we thought he was a guy made for the playoffs,” said Montgomery. “His first shift, he laid out two huge hits and just kept making plays. The puck seems to follow him and he makes plays and good decisions with it.”
Bertuzzi set up the Dmitry Orlov for the game’s first shot, with a feed from behind the goal line on the Bruins’ first power play. He then made the key pass, off a shot attempt by Zacha, to set up David Pastrnak’s easy put-away for the 1-0 lead. He also put a solid thump on Panthers big boy Radko Gudas along the wall. All in the first period.
Bertuzzi was right in the thick of the fire again when Jake DeBrusk knocked one home for the 3-1 lead late in the second. Bertuzzi, working near the right post, made the first follow off a shot by Charlie McAvoy, and a grinding DeBrusk finished.
I know we all want Hathaway back for the 4th, but I don't think it's going to happen because of $$$. If there was anyone I would try to find a way to fit in next year's cap structure, it would be Nosek for the 4th line C.
I like Beecher and I think he'll be a solid bottom 6 pro, but I it's unclear if his game is there yet. I don't think a line of Lauko --- Beecher -- Greer would cut it.
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I disagree
Yes he slowed down from a statistical point
But otherwise... he doing many things correctly. He can bring the puck up the ice with ease.
Dishing out some nasty hits. Its not flashy... but Orlov is strong as an Ox.
I think you can bring all three back. But sacrifices would be required + hometown discounts. Anyways nothing to be concerned about at the moment
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That 1st goal - Bertuzzi backpass. That is so clever. Reminds me of blind passes Oates or Savard would make to the open man.
Bertuzzi physicality is a big welcome also. I was wondering if he has become mainly a finesse player. But looks like he is picking his spots (resort to in the playoffs).
Bertuzzi physicality is a big welcome also. I was wondering if he has become mainly a finesse player. But looks like he is picking his spots (resort to in the playoffs).
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This. Carlo always had the worst timing on when he got knocked out. I'm so happy he's playing right now.
Anyway all this to say that thankfully we didn't give up on him from all those injuries.
Sweeney damn well better sign all three of the pre deadline acquisitions. All three are prototypical Boston Bruins.
After six soft years under Bruce Cassidy, the B's with Jim Montgomery as coach are again "hard to play against," and team toughness, physicality, and a nasty streak have reappeared at last.
Hallelujah & Huzzah!
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That was f***ing great. More pest the better.
Understood, but I really, really, really (really) hope the Bruins can somehow keep Taylor, Tyler, Dimitri & Garnet.
I really do.
You guys are probably right. Keeping Orlove may prove a luxury. I like him very much, though.
I'm extremely high on all three of the pre deadline acquisition relative to what they bring to the Bruins as *a team.*
They cement what was already there per physical, in your face play, and they all have skill as well.
We'll see how things shake out.
Let's hope it's a good while before any decisions have to be made.
Looking for that beautiful Orlov pass which resulted in a goal, and it's not the stuff here against Calgary. I don't think it was against Buffalo, either.
Lil' help?
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Beruzzi is so much fun to watch. He seems to have a great chemistry with Pasta. Hope he'll be a Bruin for a long time.
In his first taste of Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bruins' Tyler Bertuzzi proves his game is built for the postseason
In his first Stanley Cup Playoff game, Bruins forward Tyler Bertuzzi looked like a natural as a netfront playmaker for the Bruins.
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