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Bortuzzo will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Bortuzzo has appeared in the last eight games, but will be scratched for Carl Gunnarsson tonight. Bortuzzo has just one goal and two assists in 19 games this season.
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Robert Bortuzzo
Age: 35Position: D
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5%
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SOG
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The Blues have resigned Robert Bortuzzo to a two-year deal worth $2.3 million ($1.15M AAV).
Bortuzzo has appeared in 64 games with the Blues over the last three seasons, collecting just four goals and three assists. Bortuzzo has never been known for his offensive production, picking just 27 points (8G / 19A) in 177 career NHL games.
The Blues have placed Robert Bortuzzo (lower-body) on IR.
Bortuzzo was hurt in Saturday’s game vs. the Jets and has been moved to IR to create a roster spot to activate Joel Edmundson to take his spot in the lineup on Tuesday.
Bortuzzo will miss 10 days with a lower-body injury.
Bortuzzo was injured early in the third period of Thursday’s shootout loss to the Red Wings. Bortuzzo will miss 10 days, but Bortuzzo was in an out of the lineup anyways, so this isn’t a big loss for St. Louis.
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Bortuzzo will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Bortuzzo picked up just one shot on goal in 13:17 TOI in the Blues season opener on Wednesday. St. Louis is back in action tonight vs. the Wild, but Bortuzzo will sit and Carl Gunnarsson will replace him.
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Botuzzo will be back in the Blues' lineup on Monday.
Bortuzzo served as a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Buffalo. Joel Edmundson will come out of the lineup to make room for Bortuzzo.
Bortuzzo (undisclosed) will return to the lineup on Saturday.
Bortuzzo missed the last two games, but will be available for Saturday’s season finale. There is no word on who would come out of the lineup, but Bortuzzo could be in there to give someone a night off heading into the playoffs.
Bortuzzo (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday.
Bortuzzo will miss his second straight game after suffering an upper-body injury on Sunday. With Bortuzzo out, Carl Gunnarsson will certainly stay in the lineup on Thursday.
Bortuzzo (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday.
Bortuzzo will not be in the lineup on Tuesday, which suggests that Carl Gunnarsson will be back in the lineup. Bortuzzo is listed as day-to-day.
The Blues have acquired Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round pick from the Penguins for Ian Cole.
The Blues acquired Zbynek Michalek earlier in the day, who is a shot blocking defensive defenseman, but he is recovering from a concussion right now so the Blues add Bortuzzo as insurance. Bortuzzo is an in-your-face physical defenseman who plays a relatively simple game.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Bortuzzo has missed the last five games, but was on the ice for the Pens’ morning skate and could be back in the lineup tonight. He will take part in warmups and based on how his body reacts will determine if he plays tonight or not.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Bortuzzo suffered an upper-body injury in the Penguins loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. With Bortuzzo out, Brian Dumoulin will enter the lineup on Monday vs. the Lightning.
Suspension
Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has been suspended two games for his hit on Jaromir Jagr on Tuesday.
Bortuzzo’s hit was late and he also made contact with Jagr’s chin. Because Bortuzzo did not leave his feet on the hit, he got off with a relatively short suspension. Bortuzo is eligible to return next Monday in New York. Expect Brian Dumoulin to play in the two games in which Bortuzzo will be unavailable.
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Bortuzzo in; Despres out.
Bortuzzo served as a healthy scratch in the Penguins win over Montreal on Tuesday. He had played in the previous six games, recorded one goal and two assists with seven PIMs. Bortuzzo will be paired with Rob Scuderi.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) has been medically cleared to play.
Bortuzzo has not played this season because of an upper-body injury, but he will get into the lineup next week for sure after Olli Maatta undergoes surgery to remove a tumour from his neck.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) will not play Tuesday; but is very close.
Bortuzzo is within a few days of returning to the Penguins lineup according to head coach Mike Johnston. Bortuzzo has not played yet this season, but will likely be in the lineup full-time starting next week when Olli Maatta misses four weeks after having surgery to remove a tumour from his neck.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) is very close to returning to the Penguins lineup.
Bortuzzo, 25, has not played yet this season because of an upper-body injury. Bortuzzo has two goals and 12 assists (14 points) in 75 career NHL games. He will have to battle with Simon Despres for playing time on the Penguins blueline.
Bortuzzo (upper-body) will not play Monday.
Bortuzzo will miss his second straight game which means Deryk Engelland will stay in the lineup.