Sheldon Keefe Provides A Crucial Update On Tyler Bertuzzi

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James Connelly
March 23, 2024 (7:30 PM)

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Recently Tyler Bertuzzi has struck a rut of adversity and is looking to get out of it tonight. Head coach Sheldon Keefe has provided the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' gritty forward.

This past week has been an absolute whirlwind for Tyler Bertuzzi as he was playing sick during the Maple Leafs' game against the Capitals with an illness and was benched for the first ten minutes of the Leafs' game against the Washington Capitals.

Tonight, the Oilers are set to place against the Maple Leafs and head coach Sheldon Keefe has provided a critical update on Bertuzzi.

Tyler Bertuzzi is a game-time decision tonight

Sheldon Keefe: "This will be Bert's call. If he feels he's ready to go, he'll be in. Right now he's not loving how he's feeling"

Tyler Bertuzzi's Roller Coaster First Season With The Maple Leafs

Since signing as a UFA this past offseason, Bertuzzi has been a solid fit. His offensive metrics are not the greatest with only 15 goals and 34 points through 67 games but he has not had a consistent linemate for most of the season.

Bertuzzi has been slotted on the first line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and also on the third line with players like Calle Jarnkrok and Max Domi. He does play a style that will thrive in the playoffs and if given the right opportunity, he could be one of the Maple Leafs' best players.

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