NEWSLETTER
Hey, it’s Monday and free agency opens today so let the crazy season begin. We’re all desperately waiting to see what the Blackhawks will do with all of their cap space and desire to improve.
So how about we wake up to Tyler Bertuzzi coming to Chicago for four years? Bertuzzi signed a four-year deal with the Blackhawks that carries a $5.5M cap hit.
“Tyler is a fantastic competitor who brings energy every night,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said. “He has enjoyed consistent offensive success throughout his career and we look forward to watching Tyler to continue to produce at the high level he’s shown he is capable of.”
Bertuzzi, 29, scored 21 goals in 80 games last season for Toronto and 30 in Detroit during the 2021-22 season. He was credited with 98 hits while averaging 16 minutes of ice time per game for the Leafs last season. He’s a left wing who figures to skate in the Blackhawks’ top six.
It sounds like all of that “don’t get too excited for free agency” we heard from Vegas might have been cautious but… I’m hearing the Blackhawks are going to be active on Monday.
