Tuesday, February 8, 2022

St. Louis Blues Re-sign Robert Bortuzzo

 












The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a two-year contract extension, worth $1.9 million. Bortuzzo, 32, currently has played 37 games with 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points, and a plus 4 in 2021-2022. 

Bortuzzo had his best season in 2017-2018. That season, Bortuzzo played 72 games with 4 goals, 9 assists, 13 points, and a plus 11. The games, goals, and points were all career highs for Bortuzzo. Bortuzzo had a career high 10 assists in 2013-2014, with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 2018-2019, Bortuzzo helped the Blues win their 1st Stanley Cup in franchise history. 

Overall, Bortuzzo is currently in his 11th NHL season. Bortuzzo has played 454 games with 18 goals, 48 assists, 66 points, and a plus 38. 

The Blues did a good job keeping Bortuzzo beyond this season. He's proven to be a solid defenseman when he plays. 

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