This was after he was due a raise from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who couldn't afford to pay the 40+ point forward.
But now, the agitator has found a home in Chicago, despite the fact he detests Chicago-style pizza.
Will it work out?
It has to, as he dropped a significant sum of money, $2.3 Million dollars on a 4,000 SQ FT home, newly built in Lakeview.
Lakeview is on the Northside of Chicago, and near the shoreline, as it looks like Bertuzzi like a nice view when he's headed to practice as the water is close by.
The newly built home has some of the best amenities an agitator could need, as he didn't spare any expense:
With hope, this could become Bertuzzi's long-term home, should he find himself a vital part of the Blackhawks rebuild.
In 80 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bertuzzi scored 43 points( 21 G, 22 A) and played on the same line as Auston Matthews.
Bertuzzi has played 3 games with the Blackhawks this season and has been held scoreless, with a -1.
Tonight the Blackhawks play the Calgary Flames, and Bertuzzi could decide to become a factor if he just tries.
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