Bertuzzi's Breakout Season Boosts Blackhawks

0:00On April 30th, the Chicago Black Hawks wrapped up their 2025-26 season 31st in the league, posting 29 wins, 39 losses, and 14 overtime losses for 72 points. That's a step up from last year's 25 wins in 61 points total, but the team knows they need more to climb the standings. A bright spot was veteran left-winger Tyler Bertuzzi, who lit it up with 32 goals, 26 assists, and 58 points over, 79 games. Earlier this season, Bertuzzi taught consistency with the coaching staff, and he delivered like never before. His 32 goals were a career high and led the team, while his point total ranked second only to Connor Bedard. He topped the power play with 11 goals, notched two hat tricks, and stayed hot, never going more than six games without lighting the lamp. Coaches and teammates raved about his grit around the net, winning puck battles and protecting the puck on the forecheck. Head coach Jeff Blasho called him a foxhole guy, who sticks up for his linemates,

1:03even dropping the gloves when needed. That leadership earned him an alternate captain patch after the trade deadline, showing the young squad how to play the right way. Bertuzzi's contract runs through the 2027-28 season at a 5.5 million cap hit, and he block shots delivered, hits, and stayed engaged all year. His advanced stats like a 49.4% for percentage, and even strength back up the eye test. He was reliable. Looking ahead, Bertuzzi's locked in as a keybed exceeding expectations with a solid B-plus grade. For a rebuilding, Blackhawk's crew banking on youth, his steady production sets the tone for bigger things next fall. Stay locked in with NHO news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.