Fan Favourite Was Never Gonna Come Back To Boston Regardless

«Those fans simply don't like Sweeney because their agenda continues to be proven false,» the source shared. «I can tell you it's a fact that Bertuzzi never intended on signing an extension with the Red Wings before they traded him. That's why they dealt him. Then, when he went to the Bruins, his agent made it clear Bertuzzi was set on testing the market. If the Bruins could match the market value, then maybe he'd stay, but I'm pretty sure that ship sailed when they got bounced by Florida, and then the writing was on the wall with [Patrice] Bergeron and [David] Krejci expected to retire (which they did). Bertuzzi and his agent wanted to go to market, but they misread it. Only then did they decide to give the Bruins a real chance, but it was too late.»

«There were a lot of one-year deals out there, and I wanted to be at a place where winning was at the top of [our list], our biggest goal, and I know the team has the best chance to make it a long way [in the playoffs], hopefully, and our end goal is to win the Cup It's close to home, too,» Bertuzzi told the media in Toronto.

«[Last year] was my first taste of playoff hockey. That was another reason [why I signed here]. It's the best time of year and it's a lot of fun to play in those situations, and to get a feel for that, I wanted to be back in it and continue to be in it every year I'm excited.»