Report: Maple Leafs & Tyler Bertuzzi Have A long-term Deal In Place
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy offseason. From the hiring of Brad Treliving to the Auston Matthews extension. The Leafs also brought in several free agents that will be key to their success this upcoming year. One of the players brought in is already looking forward to an extension.
NHL Insider Confirms New Signing Wants To Be A Leaf Long Term
Tyler Bertuzzi was one of the main additions by the Leafs this offseason. He was added to provide some toughness and grit to the lineup mixed with his obvious skill. Now a report from an NHL insider confirms that the Leafs and Bertuzzi are looking to be together for the long haul.
Due to the fact that Bertuzzi just recently signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he is unable to sign any extensions until after January 1st. This is why in the post above Friedman refers to January 1st as a target date.
Bertuzzi Joins Domi In Wanting To Be A Leaf Long Term
Tyler Bertuzzi is the latest of the Leafs' new additions to reportedly want to stay long-term. Earlier in the summer Max Domi was said to have wanted to be a Leaf for life.
If both players are able to make a significant impact in the upcoming season look out for them to get extensions.
| POLL | ||
Will Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi sign extensions with the Leafs? | ||
| Yes Both | 2540 | 81.9 % |
| Only Domi | 177 | 5.7 % |
| Only Bertuzzi | 386 | 12.4 % |
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