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ROBERT BORTUZZO #41 - DEFENSE - UTAH HOCKEY CLUB
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Bruins' Mark Kastelic makes his feelings known after chucking knuckles against Robert Bortuzzo twice in the same game Mark Kastelic returned to the Boston Bruins lineup on Thursday night after missing one game due to injury.
Angry Bruins forward wins one-sided fight rematch Mark Kastelic dominated his second fight of the game with Robert Bortuzzo.
2 DAYS AGO • MASSLIVE.COM
Welcome back Bortuzzo | St. Louis Blues Blues welcome Robert Bortuzzo to Enterprise Center in matchup vs. Utah Hockey Club.
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
Good to go Bortuzzo (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus the Bruins.
Impact Bortuzzo's status was in doubt after he left Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, but the 35-year-old won't have to miss any additional time. He'll play on the third pairing Saturday and should continue to see ample playing time since Sean Durzi (upper body) and John Marino (upper body) are both months away from returning.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain after exiting game Bortuzzo left Wednesday's game versus the Ducks with an undisclosed injury, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Bortuzzo entered the lineup as a fill-in for Sean Durzi (upper body), who is out on an indefinite basis that could stretch for weeks. Bortuzzo saw 10:02 of ice time before he was hurt in the third period. If he can't play Saturday versus the Bruins, Patrik Koch would likely enter the lineup in a third-pairing role.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: Utah, the Beehive State, abuzz with arrival of NHL club SALT LAKE CITY -- Before he signed to play for the new hockey team in Utah, veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo couldn’t help but notice that...
OCTOBER 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Utah Hockey Club hopes to reward new city by ending long playoff drought
This is the first season for the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake CityOCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inks one-year deal Bortuzzo signed a one-year, two-way contract with Utah HC on Saturday, per PuckPedia.
Impact Bortuzzo didn't record a point in 27 regular-season appearances between the Islanders and Blues in 2023-24 while registering 11 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 38 hits. He added one assist, 13 blocks and six hits in five playoff outings for the Islanders. The 35-year-old defender will compete for a depth spot with Utah at training camp.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs assist in season-saving win Bortuzzo delivered a primary assist during the second overtime Saturday, culminating as a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 4.
Impact Bortuzzo found an open lane from the point and allied skater Mathew Barzal ever-so slightly changed the puck's direction near the top of the crease for the winning goal. This was the first playoff point for Bortuzzo since 2019, when the right-shot defenseman won the Stanley Cup with the Blues. The Isles will be back on the road for Game 5 on Tuesday.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep
Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to...APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from LTIR Bortuzzo (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Bortuzzo could be an option for Saturday's contest against Ottawa following a 28-game absence. The 34-year-old blueliner has been credited with five shots on goal, 20 blocked shots, 21 hits and 19 PIM over 15 appearances between the Blues and Islanders this season.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to LTIR Bortuzzo (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Impact The Islanders also put Casey Cizikas (lower body) on LTIR and removed Ryan Pulock (lower body) from LTIR on Saturday. Bortuzzo, who hasn't played since Jan. 2, is eligible to be activated whenever he is ready to return. He has picked up four shots on goal, 17 blocked shots, 12 hits and 12 PIM in 11 games with the Islanders since being acquired from Minnesota in December.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
On injured reserve Bortuzzo was put on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Bortuzzo's placement is presumably retroactive to Tuesday, and he's eligible to be activated in time for next Thursday's outing versus Toronto. He has no points, 19 PIM, 16 hits and 20 blocks in 15 contests this season. Sebastian Aho will likely play regularly during Bortuzzo's absence.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Tuesday's contest Bortuzzo left Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche with a lower-body injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Bortuzzo was hit by Samuel Girard in the second period and had trouble getting off the ice, favoring his right leg. Head coach Lane Lambert had no update on Bortuzzo after the contest. With Ryan Pulock (upper body) nearing a return, he may take Bortuzzo's place in the lineup.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Acquired by Islanders Bortuzzo was acquired by the Islanders from St. Louis on Friday in exchange for a seventh-round pick.
Impact Bortuzzo has no points, seven PIM, four hits and three blocks in four contests with the Blues in 2023-24. He was serving primarily as the team's seventh defenseman and was frequently a healthy scratch. The Islanders put Ryan Pulock (lower body) on injured reserve Friday, so perhaps Bortuzzo will get regular playing time with New York during Pulock's absence.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Islanders acquire Bortuzzo from the Blues for a 2024 7th-round pick after putting Pulock on IR
The New York Islanders have acquired Robert Bortuzzo in a trade with the St. Louis BluesDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skates at first practice Bortuzzo (upper body) skated at Thursday's first training camp practice, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bortuzzo missed nine of the last 10 games of 2022-23, but it appears he's ready to go for this season. The 34-year-old blueliner figures to handle a third-pairing role on the occasions he's in the lineup -- he could also be a frequent healthy scratch.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to return this season Bortuzzo (upper body) is considered doubtful for St. Louis' last two games of the season, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact The Blues aren't going to make the playoffs, so Bortuzzo has almost certainly seen his last action in 2022-23. In the likely event that ends up being the case, he'll finish the campaign having picked up five points while averaging just 12:34 of ice time through 43 games.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Bortuzzo (upper body/personal) will miss Saturday's game in Minnesota, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Bortuzzo will return to the Blues on Sunday after attending a family matter in Toronto. Bortuzzo has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. Bortuzzo has two goals and five points in 43 games this season and hopes to play in the Blues' final two games of the season.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Bortuzzo (upper body) will miss a fifth straight contest Wednesday versus the Rangers, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact The Blues aren't going to make the playoffs and they only have three regular-season games remaining following Wednesday's contest, so Bortuzzo could be in danger of missing the rest of the campaign. If that ends up being the case, he'll finish 2022-23 having picked up five points through 43 appearances.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Tuesday Bortuzzo (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Bortuzzo has provided five points, 49 blocked shots and 64 hits in 43 appearances this season. Marco Scandella (lower body) will miss the rest of the 2022-23 campaign, so the Blues will have Calle Rosen and Matt Kessel in the lineup for Tuesday's contest.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Bortuzzo (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Bruins, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
Impact Bortuzzo will miss a third straight game as he works his way back from an upper-body injury. Rookie Matt Kessel will fill in for Bortuzzo and Marco Scandella (lower body) on the blueline. The 34-year-old Bortuzzo has five points (two goals, three assists) and a plus-9 rating in 43 games this season.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blues' Jake Neighbours Scores Breakaway Goal Off Brilliant Stretch Pass From Robert Bortuzzo
MARCH 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rare offensive outburst Bortuzzo had two assists in a 4-3 win over Detroit on Thursday.
Impact The veteran defender is not known for his offense, but he has somehow put up three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games, both against the Wings. Bortuzzo is a guy you cheer for while he's on the ice, but you don't count on him in the fantasy arena. He has just five points in 41 games. Too much risk.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raymond's shootout goal lifts Red Wings over Blues, 3-2
Lucas Raymond’s goal in the fourth round of a shootout gave the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the St. Louis BluesMARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
