Robert Bortuzzo

Utah Hockey Club, Defensemen
Age: 35-261d (Mar 19, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: CA
College: Kitchener
Drafted: Round 3 (#78 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Octagon
2024-25 Cap Hit

$775,000

2024-25 Cash

$775,000

Career Earnings

$14,530,000

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the Utah Hockey Club, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000. In 2024-25, Bortuzzo will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 35 $775,000 0.88% $775,000 $775,000
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 35 $775,000 $775,000 0.88%
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 35 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2023 Extension

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 2 year , $1,900,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $1,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2021 Extension

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 3 year , $4,125,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $4,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2018 Extension

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 2 year , $2,300,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $2,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 2 year , $2,100,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $2,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,050,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 2 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2012-2012

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 1 year , $525,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $525,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Robert Bortuzzo signed a 3 year , $1,605,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $80,000 signing bonus, $1,605,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,605,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$14,530,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
Active
$530,000
$530,000
2010 21
Active
$525,000
$1,055,000
2011 22
Active
$550,000
$1,605,000
2012 23
Active
$525,000
$2,130,000
2013 24
Active
$550,000
$2,680,000
2014 25
Retained
Active
$506,721
$143,279
$3,186,721
$3,330,000
2015 26
Active
$1,050,000
$4,380,000
2016 27
Active
$1,050,000
$5,430,000
2017 28
Active
$1,150,000
$6,580,000
2018 29
Active
$1,150,000
$7,730,000
2019 30
Active
$1,375,000
$9,105,000
2020 31
Active
$1,375,000
$10,480,000
2021 32
Active
$1,375,000
$11,855,000
2022 33
Active
$950,000
$12,805,000
2023 34
Active
Retained
$656,568
$293,432
$13,461,568
$13,755,000
2024 35
Active
$775,000
$14,530,000
Total      
$14,530,000
$14,530,000
Total
$14,530,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,106,721 $80,000 - $3,186,721
10 $9,911,711 - - $9,911,711
1 $656,568 - - $656,568
1 $775,000 - - $775,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$500,000
$30,000
$530,000
$530,000
2010
21
$500,000
$25,000
$525,000
$1,055,000
2011
22
$525,000
$25,000
$550,000
$1,605,000
2012
23
$525,000
$525,000
$2,130,000
2013
24
$550,000
$550,000
$2,680,000
2014
25
$506,721
$143,279
$506,721
$143,279
$3,186,721
$3,330,000
2015
26
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$4,380,000
2016
27
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$5,430,000
2017
28
$1,150,000
$1,150,000
$6,580,000
2018
29
$1,150,000
$1,150,000
$7,730,000
2019
30
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$9,105,000
2020
31
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$10,480,000
2021
32
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$11,855,000
2022
33
$950,000
$950,000
$12,805,000
2023
34
$656,568
$293,432
$656,568
$293,432
$13,461,568
$13,755,000
2024
35
$775,000
$775,000
$14,530,000
Total
$14,450,000
$80,000
$14,530,000
$14,530,000
Total
$14,450,000
$80,000
$14,530,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,106,721 $80,000 - $3,186,721
10 $9,911,711 - - $9,911,711
1 $656,568 - - $656,568
1 $775,000 - - $775,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2023-24 NYI Jan 03, 2024 - Mar 15, 2024 0 Lower Body
2022-23 STL Jan 09, 2023 - Jan 26, 2023 0 Lower Body
2022-23 STL Nov 10, 2022 - Nov 23, 2022 0 Undisclosed
2020-21 STL Jan 17, 2021 - Feb 07, 2021 0 Upper Body
2018-19 STL Oct 25, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018 0 Lower Body
2017-18 STL Feb 22, 2018 - Mar 03, 2018 0 Knee
2016-17 STL Dec 03, 2016 - Jan 12, 2017 0 Lower Body
2016-17 STL Oct 27, 2016 - Nov 17, 2016 0 Lower Body
  • Aug 31, 2024 Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with Utah (UTA)
  • Dec 09, 2023 Traded to New York (NYI) from St Louis (STL) for 2024 7th round pick
  • Feb 08, 2022 Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
  • Nov 24, 2019 Suspended 4 games for cross-checking Victor Arvidsson (NAS), forfeiting $67,073 in 2019-20 salary with St. Louis (STL)
  • Dec 15, 2018 Signed a 3 year $4.125 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
  • Sep 27, 2018 Suspended the remainder of the preseason for elbowing Michal Kempny (WAS)
  • Oct 09, 2017 Fined $3,091 Cross-checking Brock Nelson (NYI)
  • Dec 29, 2016 Signed a 2 year $2.3 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
  • Jul 02, 2015 Signed a 2 year $2.1 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 02, 2015 Traded to St Louis (STL) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with 2016 7th round pick for Ian Cole
  • Dec 03, 2014 Suspended 2 games for a reckless hit against Jaromir Jagr (ND), forfeiting $6,451 in 2014-15 salary with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 24, 2013 Signed a 2 year $1.2 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 23, 2009 Signed a 3 year $1.605 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 23, 2007 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#78 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 09, 2017 Cross-checking Brock Nelson (NYI) $3,091
Fines: 1 $3,091

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Nov 24, 2019 Cross-checking Victor Arvidsson (NAS) 4 $67,073
Dec 03, 2014 Reckless hit against Jaromir Jagr (NJ) 2 $6,451
Nov 30, -0001 Elbowing Michal Kempny (WAS) 0 -
Suspensions: 3 $73,524
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 NYI 27 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 51 33 27 0
2022 STL 43 2 3 5 9 30 0 0 0 0 49 64 29 0
2021 STL 73 1 5 6 -4 46 0 0 0 0 98 135 36 0
2020 STL 40 1 4 5 -3 31 0 0 0 0 49 85 47 0
2019 STL 42 2 4 6 12 36 0 0 0 0 43 66 21 0
2018 STL 59 2 8 10 9 75 0 0 0 1 72 95 47 0
2017 STL 72 4 9 13 11 76 0 0 0 0 108 121 41 0
2016 STL 38 1 3 4 11 45 0 0 0 0 50 77 15 0
2015 STL 40 2 1 3 2 47 0 0 0 0 42 93 52 0
2014 STL 51 3 5 8 -9 56 0 0 0 0 61 157 93 1
2013 PIT 52 0 10 10 -1 47 0 0 0 1 70 132 74 0
2012 PIT 15 2 2 4 3 10 0 0 0 0 14 18 27 0
2011 PIT 6 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 31, 2024
Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with Utah (UTA)
Dec 09, 2023
Traded to New York (NYI) from St Louis (STL) for 2024 7th round pick
Feb 08, 2022
Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
Nov 24, 2019
Suspended 4 games for cross-checking Victor Arvidsson (NAS), forfeiting $67,073 in 2019-20 salary with St. Louis (STL)
Dec 15, 2018
Signed a 3 year $4.125 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
Sep 27, 2018
Suspended the remainder of the preseason for elbowing Michal Kempny (WAS)
Oct 09, 2017
Fined $3,091 Cross-checking Brock Nelson (NYI)
Dec 29, 2016
Signed a 2 year $2.3 million contract extension with St Louis (STL)
Jul 02, 2015
Signed a 2 year $2.1 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 02, 2015
Traded to St Louis (STL) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with 2016 7th round pick for Ian Cole
Dec 03, 2014
Suspended 2 games for a reckless hit against Jaromir Jagr (ND), forfeiting $6,451 in 2014-15 salary with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 24, 2013
Signed a 2 year $1.2 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 23, 2009
Signed a 3 year $1.605 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jun 23, 2007
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#78 overall)

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