Tyler Bertuzzi’s decision to leave the playoff-bound Toronto Maple Leafs for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks raised some eyebrows this offseason, if only because of the change that presented to him and his career.

Bertuzzi is ramping up with the Blackhawks after agreeing to a $22 million, four-year contract on the first day of free agency this summer. He has been playing on a line with Connor Bedard and Taylor Hall at the start of training camp, indicating his new team has big plans for the gritty winger.

Tyler Bertuzzi played for three teams in the past two NHL seasons. He is hoping to stick around Chicago for a while. Bertuzzi is ramping up with the Blackhawks after agreeing to a $22 million,

Tyler Bertuzzi had a solid role with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, so why did he leave to sign a four-year, $22 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks? From the outside looking in, the Blackhawks are not the most desirable destination for a veteran forward like Bertuzzi due to the fact that the team is still rebuilding and likely won’t compete for the playoffs this year.