Tyler Bertuzzi serves as a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. Bertuzzi was the 58th overall pick in the draft and was called to the NHL in 2016 after playing with their AHL affiliate team Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL). However, Bertuzzi kept bouncing between the NHL and AHL.
In the 2016-2017 season, he stood out for the Griffins during their Calder Cup Victory. He was named for the Jack A. Butterfield Award as the Most Valuable Player of the season. After his incredible season in the AHL, he also showcased his talent in the NHL and recorded his first goal in 2018. Tyle quickly earned a spot on the NHL Second Star of the Week during the 2018-2019 season. Also that season, he became the first player in Red Wings’ history to record four consecutive three-point games since Steve Yzerman in 1992-93. Bertuzzi was a notable talent in the 2022-2023 season and was traded to the Boston Bruins in 2023. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2023 and in 2024 he joined the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Tyler Bertuzzi's Contract
Tyler Bertuzzi has signed a four-year, $22,000,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, securing his place with the team through the 2027 season. This contract is fully guaranteed, ensuring Bertuzzi receives the full $22 million as the guaranteed amount. His average annual salary (AAV) stands at $5,500,000, reflecting his value as a key player for the Blackhawks, according to Spotrac.
Tyler Bertuzzi's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $5,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | $5,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 31 | $5,500,000 | $4,800,000 | $4,800,000 | $4,800,000 | $17,800,000 |
| 2027-28 | 32 | $5,500,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 | $22,000,000 |
How much is Tyler Bertuzzi getting paid?
In 2024-25, Bertuzzi will earn a base salary of $2,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,500,000. He signed a four-year deal with the Blackhawks for $22,000,000, including $22,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Tyler Bertuzzi’s contract?
Bertuzzi is under a four-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks that he signed in 2024. Following are some terms of his contract:
- 2024: 12-team no-trade list
- 2025: 10-team no-trade list
- 2026: 8-team no-trade list
Tyler Bertuzzi's Career Earnings
Tyler Bertuzzi has earned a total of $29,469,919 over his professional hockey career. His highest single-season earnings thus far came in 2024, when he received $7,000,000, including a $5,000,000 signing bonus as part of his new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Looking ahead, Bertuzzi is projected to earn an additional $15,000,000 through his current contract, bringing his career earnings to an estimated $44,469,919 by 2027 (via Spotrac).
| Year | Age | Status | Cash Earned | Total Cash |
| 2,016 | 21 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $575,000 |
| 2,017 | 22 | $594,919 | $1,169,919 | $1,169,919 |
| 2,018 | 23 | $1,400,000 | $2,569,919 | $2,569,919 |
| 2,019 | 24 | $1,400,000 | $3,969,919 | $3,969,919 |
| 2,020 | 25 | $3,500,000 | $7,469,919 | $7,469,919 |
| 2021 | 26 | $4,250,000 | $11,719,919 | $11,719,919 |
| 2022 | 27 | $1,191,876 | $4,058,124 | $16,969,919 |
| 2023 | 28 | $5,500,000 | $22,469,919 | $22,469,919 |
| 2024 | 29 | $7,000,000 | $29,469,919 | $29,469,919 |
| 2025 (Projected) | 30 | $6,000,000 | $35,469,919 | $35,469,919 |
| 2026 (Projected) | 31 | $4,800,000 | $40,269,919 | $40,269,919 |
| 2027 (Projected) | 32 | $4,200,000 | $44,469,919 | $44,469,919 |
How much of Tyler Bertuzzi’s contract is guaranteed?
Bertuzzi's four-year contract of $22,000,000 with the Chicago Blackhawks is fully guaranteed. His cap hit for each season will be $5,500,000 until the 2026-2027 season as per Spotrac.
Tyler Bertuzzi’s Contract History
The Detroit Red Wings drafted Bertuzzi in the 2013 NHL Entry draft. Bertuzzi has played eight seasons in the NHL, contributing 229 points in 376 regular season games.
Bertuzzi has signed five contracts throughout his NHL career and the total value of all his contracts stands at $24,032,500. The first contract that he signed was a three-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings for $2,732,500. The second contract he signed was a two-year extension contract for $2,800,000. The third contract which he signed was a one-year contract with the Red Wings for $3,500,000. The fourth two-year contract again with Detroit for $9,500,000, as per Spotrac.
His one-year contract which he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023. The contract is worth $5,500,000. In 2024, he signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks until the 2026-2027 season, according to Spotrac.
| Year Signed | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Free Agent Status | Notes |
| 2014-2017 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | $2,775,000 | 2018 / RFA | Rookie contract |
| 2018-2019 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 years | $2,800,000 | $1,400,000 | $250,000 | $2,800,000 | 2020 / RFA | Extension |
| 2020-2020 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 year | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | N/A | $3,500,000 | 2021 / RFA | |
| 2021-2022 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 years | $9,500,000 | $4,750,000 | N/A | $9,500,000 | 2023 / UFA | Extension |
| 2023-2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 year | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $4,725,000 | $5,500,000 | 2024 / UFA | |
| 2024-2028 | N/A | 4 years | $22,000,000 | $5,500,000 | N/A | $22,000,000 | 2028 / UFA | 12-8 team no-trade list (varies) |
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FAQ's On Tyler Bertuzzi Contract & Salary
A.Tyler Bertuzzi is getting paid around $2,000,000 as a base salary and a signing bonus of $5,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $5,500,000.
A. Tyler Bertuzzi's contract is four-year long with the Chicago Blackhawks.
A. Tyler Bertuzzi joined the Chicago Blackhawks in 2024 for four years until the 2026-2027 season.
A.He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2014 NHL Entry draft and still active as of 2025
