Former Bruins Tyler Bertuzzi

[Grimey]

We’re talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs right?

I don't think either team wins the cup next year but I also don't have high expectations for the Bruins. Then again, all of the Leafs signings so far are putrid in their own end so who knows.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I don't think this is really all that crazy if Bergeron joins Krejci in retirement.

I don't think it's crazy either way.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Why not. What did he do or say that you can’t sign him next year? Thin skinned people on the internet. Nobody liked him before he became a Bruin.

The Bruins should have kept Hall (a player who actually wanted to be in Boston), and simply move him in the top 6. Bertuzzi, is a Ontario boy who probably has dreams of winning the Cup with his childhood team. The Bert ship has sailed. If he truly wanted to stay in Boston, a deal would have gotten done.

Thin skinned? Sorry, but I'm not one of those people crying for Ullmark to be traded or Montgomery to be fired.

 

[PaulD]

Yeah, say Matthews/Pasta are a wash, when you look at the rest of the forwards on each team... it leans heavily for Leafs. Agreed that it's really not close close either.

tell they play each other

as a Habs fan I watched how much better leaf forwards were .....when they got out played and outscored by Suzuki, Gallagher a pint sized rookie name Caufield.

You think the difference between the bruins forward group and the Toronto forward group is only a slight edge to Toronto?

I agree bruins better defensively and much better goaltending, but I think there is a massive gap between the bruins and maple leafs forwards with a very considerable edge towards the maple leafs.

heard that right before the 2nd round Panthers series too.......right before they were dusted in 5 games.

 

[13Hockey]

8 goals in 50 games last year

Even strength in the playoffs with him on ice

4 goals for
8 goals against (2nd worst on team)

I enjoyed him as a Bruin but the overreaction to losing this guy is a bit much

 

[KnightofBoston]

I don’t hold it against Bertuzzi at all

Matter fact, I imagine he point blank told Sweeney this and they had a general understanding that Sweeney would seek him out again after the Toronto deal is up and he has re-tooled

 

[Hookslide]

I don’t hold it against Bertuzzi at all

Matter fact, I imagine he point blank told Sweeney this and they had a general understanding that Sweeney would seek him out again after the Toronto deal is up and he has re-tooled

I am pretty sure that is how that conversation went..........

 

[KnightofBoston]

The Bruins should have kept Hall (a player who actually wanted to be in Boston), and simply move him in the top 6. Bertuzzi, is a Ontario boy who probably has dreams of winning the Cup with his childhood team. The Bert ship has sailed. If he truly wanted to stay in Boston, a deal would have gotten done.

Thin skinned? Sorry, but I'm not one of those people crying for Ullmark to be traded or Montgomery to be fired.

They couldn’t fit hall under the cap

They needed to move Gryzz or forbort instead, but it’s likely they didn’t get the deals that would be good asset management for either and it made more sense to move a guy who’s coming off a knee injury with not much term left. It’s sucks but it is what it is

 

[Banded Peak]

tell they play each other

as a Habs fan I watched how much better leaf forwards were .....when they got out pl ayed and outscored by Suzuki, Gallagher a pint sized rookie name Caufield.


heard that right before the 2nd round Panthers series too.......right before they were dusted in 5 games.

1. Irrelevant because that wasn't the question. On paper, who's top six would you rather have? Bruins or Leafs? Would you prefer Matthews/Tavares as your 1 and 2 at center or Coyle and Zacha? If you're being intellectually honest with yourself it's no contest.

2. The Panthers have two legit superstars in their top six, including a Hart finalist coming off back to back 100+ point seasons and a 100 point perennial Selke contender, and good depth up front behind them. Anyone claiming the Leafs were miles ahead of them in that department was out to lunch.

 

[PaulD]

1. Irrelevant because that wasn't the question. On paper, who's top six would you rather have? Bruins or Leafs? Would you prefer Matthews/Tavares as your 1 and 2 at center or Coyle and Zacha? If you're being intellectually honest with yourself it's no contest.

2. The Panthers have two legit superstars in their top six, including a Hart finalist coming off back to back 100+ point seasons and a 100 point perennial Selke contender, and good depth up front behind them. Anyone claiming the Leafs were miles ahead of them in that department was out to lunch.

You are higher on the leafs forwards than I am. I am in the minority. Yep.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

8 goals in 50 games last year

Even strength in the playoffs with him on ice

4 goals for
8 goals against (2nd worst on team)

I enjoyed him as a Bruin but the overreaction to losing this guy is a bit much

For context who were the next 3 forwards for GF\GA, ES?

 

[KillerMillerTime]

They couldn’t fit hall under the cap

They needed to move Gryzz or forbort instead, but it’s likely they didn’t get the deals that would be good asset management for either and it made more sense to move a guy who’s coming off a knee injury with not much term left. It’s sucks but it is what it is

I don't think Hall's knee injury was significant based on how good he looked immediately on his return and his PO performance.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

tbh I was in favor of keeping Hall at 6mil/3yrs over a new contract for Bert. While a greasy gamer he was so, so loose defensively. I liked Halls shut your mouth industrious game last year and he also had a good playoffs. But we don't have either now, so whatever haha

The last two years Hall had good playoff production with a 7-5-12 stat line in 14 games. This year he and Marchand were the best players up front.

 

[Blowfish]

Excellent - passing / vision / pest / goal scoring

Dismal - skating / decision making / defence

He's added to a team that is desperate for goaltending and defence. All good in my books.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

8 goals in 50 games last year

Even strength in the playoffs with him on ice

4 goals for
8 goals against (2nd worst on team)

I enjoyed him as a Bruin but the overreaction to losing this guy is a bit much

This.
People acting like he's some kind of all-star. He's a complimentary top 6 player.

Him & Hall did the same thing. Try to pass the puck through 3-4 guys to Pasta (especially when there was a lane to the net for them). When it worked it was lovely but 90% of the time when it didn't work it was a horrible turn over.

 

[Blowfish]

Excellent - passing / vision / pest / goal scoring

Dismal - skating / decision making / defence

He's added to a team that is desperate for goaltending and defence. All good in my books.

A leaf fan found this funny. Now that's funny.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I don't think Hall's knee injury was significant based on how good he looked immediately on his return and his PO performance.

Not in a vacuum but consistent leg injuries catch up with you and Hall is not a spring chicken anymore

 

[Over the volcano]

Sure looks like he and his agent misread the market - not the first questionable career decision he's made in the last few years

 

[Forester65]

You think the difference between the bruins forward group and the Toronto forward group is only a slight edge to Toronto?

I agree bruins better defensively and much better goaltending, but I think there is a massive gap between the bruins and maple leafs forwards with a very considerable edge towards the maple leafs.

I disagree. The B's forward group has always valued implementing a defensively responsible system. The Leafs aren't known for that. If you're talking about creativity and speed in the opponent's end of the ice, then Toronto is superior. If you are talking about all 200 feet of ice, then the B's are better.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Not in a vacuum but consistent leg injuries catch up with you and Hall is not a spring chicken anymore

Still 31 and skates very well.

 

[Sheppy]

I haven't read much of this thread, does Bertuzzi suck now and was never any good for the Bruins?

 

[KrejciMVP]

surreal losing Bertuzzi for 1 yr 5.5 million to Toronto. will look bad if he has a great year

 

[smithformeragent]

We’ve sort of exhausted the conversation regarding the player here.

If you’d like to discuss how the Bruins handled their cap situation, available resources including the Hall trade and Bertuzzi signing with the Leafs, let’s move that conversation here:

Boston Bruins - 2023 Off-Season CAP, Trade Rumors and Free Agent Talk IX

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