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NHL Rumors: Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks Agree to $22M Contract After Maple Leafs Exit

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The Chicago Blackhawks reportedly landed some offensive talent in support of star forward Connor Bedard on Monday by agreeing to a free-agent contract with forward Tyler Bertuzzi.

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and TSN's Darren Dreger, Bertuzzi and the Blackhawks agreed to a four-year, $22 million contract ahead of the official opening of free agency at noon ET on Monday.

Last season the winger recorded 21 goals and 22 assists in 80 contests for the Toronto Maple Leafs on a one-year, $5.