Tyler Bertuzzi is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Bertuzzi was drafted 58th overall by the Red Wings in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Tyler Bertuzzi: Todd| Wife| Salary| Contract| Surgery
Todd:
Tag was selected second overall by Guelph Storm in the 2017 OHL draft. Bertuzzi is the nephew of former NHL player Todd Bertuzzi. Tyler Bertuzzi, a key part of the Detroit Red Wings, has declined to get the vaccine for COVID-19, the only Wings player to do so, general manager Steve Yzerman said Wednesday. Bertuzzi will still be at training camp, which runs for six days beginning Thursday in Traverse City.
Bertuzzi and his wife, Julie, were married in July 1996. They have two children born one-and-a-half years apart in Vancouver, a son named Tag and a daughter named Jaden. His son, Tag Bertuzzi, was drafted into the OHL by the Guelph Storm, 2nd overall in 2017.
Wife:
Tyler Bertuzzi is in a relationship. He is having an affair with Ashley Greasley. The couple is deeply in love with each other and keeps uploading pictures of them on their social media handle. His girlfriend is pregnant and expecting their first baby.
Salary:
The Red Wings kept busy during this offseason Saturday, signing Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year contract. Bertuzzi, a restricted free agent, agreed to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million ($4.75 million per season salary cap hit).
Having begun off-season training, the Wings are expecting Bertuzzi to be ready to begin training camp in September.
“Everything is going as planned,” said Bertuzzi, who added he expects to be ready to play for the start of training camp in September. “All restrictions are lifted in the gym. I’ve been skating. I skated this morning. Everything is going as planned.”
Contract:
Tyler Bertuzzi signed a 2 year / $9,500,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,750,000. In 2021-22, Bertuzzi will earn a base salary of $4,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,750,000.
| Contract: | 2 yr(s) / $9,500,000 |
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $4,750,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
Surgery:
Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi underwent successful back surgery on Friday, April 30 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The procedure was performed by Dr. Frank Cammisa. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season.
Bertuzzi, 26, appeared in nine games for Detroit this season finishing with seven points (5-2-7) and an even plus-minus rating. He scored in back-to-back games on Jan. 28 vs. Dallas and Jan. 30 vs. Florida before leaving the Jan. 30 game after the second period due to injury. The Sudbury, Ontario, native has appeared in 208 career games for the Red Wings totaling 126 points (54-72-126) and 119 PIM.
