St. Louis Blues announced on Saturday that they had signed veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a contract extension. According to Blues’ general manager President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong, Bortuzzo received a three-year extension, worth $1.375 million per year.
This new deal will keep Bortuzzo in St. Louis through the 2021-22 season.
“I believe in what’s going on here, the people in place and the guys in this room,” – said Bortuzzo after inking the deal. “I’m very comfortable here, and I’m happy to get [the deal] done.”
Robert Bortuzzo was limited to only 12 games this season, dealing with the suspension at the start of the season and then being out with a lower back injury. He managed a goal and two assists so far.
Bortuzzo was drafted in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Although he made his NHL debut in 2011, he didn’t become a part of the team’s rotation until the next season.
After two solid seasons in Pittsburgh, Bortuzzo was traded to the Blues in exchange for fellow defenseman Ian Cole in March 2015.
During his time in NHL, Robert Bortuzzo played a total of 276 regular season games, contributing with 12 goals and 30 assists. He added two goals and two assists in 23 postseason appearances.
