During the 2024 NHL off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Tyler Bertuzzi to a four-year, $22 million contract. The move was easy to understand, as the Blackhawks needed a top-six winger to boost their forward group. Bertuzzi's first season with the Blackhawks proved to be solid, as he had 23 goals and 46 points in 82 games. However, the 31-year-old winger has put together a fantastic season for the Blackhawks in 2025-26 and is making it clear that Chicago made the right call signing him in the process. After scoring two goals in the Blackhawks' most recent contest against the Winnipeg Jets, Bertuzzi now has a career-high 31 goals in 72 games this season. He also has 55 points on the year, which is the second-most of his career. With this, the 10-year veteran has been shining for the Blackhawks this season and has been worth every penny. While the Blackhawks still have more work to do to take that next step and be a playoff team, it is excellent that they have a high-impact veteran like Bertuzzi in their lineup. He has been exactly what the Blackhawks needed this season, and it will be fascinating to see how he finishes off the campaign from here.
