Confirmed with Link: Bortuzzo to Islanders for a 7th

[AjaxManifesto]

I have ZERO clue what we got out of this.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I have ZERO clue what we got out of this.

More roster flexibility so we aren't carrying around 8D the entire year.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

More roster flexibility so we aren't carrying around 8D the entire year.

I get that....but the team is MISERABLE

Bort was a happy warrior

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I get that....but the team is MISERABLE

Bort was a happy warrior

I'm expecting us to be a pretty miserable team for a bit, at least just until the end of the season. We have 5 more players that are a UFA this season and I can see all of them getting moved to let players like Bolduc and Snuggy (if he signs at the end of the year) a taste of the NHL. This is totally going to go down as a transition year.

 

[Blueston]

I get that....but the team is MISERABLE

Bort was a happy warrior

I think part of this was to do a solid for Borts. He wasn’t gonna play much. Find him a new home.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

One less good dude in the locker room

 

[TheDizee]

One less good dude in the locker room

kyrou will fill the leadership void, no worries.

 

[sfvega]

Always liked Bortz. He doesn't have much left to give these days, but he always gave what he had. He always stood up for teammates. And what's wild is that he's been with us for almost as long as some of the most synonymous Blues of the modern era like Backes, Schwartz, Hull, and MacInnis.

 

[Majorityof1]

Understandable but sort of sad to see Bortz go. He was our longest tenured player, Now its Parayko, I believe. Bortuzzo was a warrior, and a heck of a PKer. Wish him the best in NY.

 

[simon IC]

This is a sad day for me. He was my favourite Blue. Thanks for everything, Bobby B. We will miss your heart.

 

[HighNote]

I think it was only a matter of time before he was traded. I bet you Army told him before the season started that he was planning on moving him at some point during the season so he could prepare himself. Can't really complain about the trade, though. He was getting old and likely closing in on retirement, we are trying to get younger so we might as well get something instead of nothing out of him. We've gotten a couple of decent players recently with 7th round picks in Tucker and Zherenko, so who knows.

Also, here's this:

 

[ScratchCatFever]

What about that time Bortz beat up Bill Ranford at practice?

 

[Reality Czech]

I think part of this was to do a solid for Borts. He wasn’t gonna play much. Find him a new home.

I wouldn't be surprised if Bortz went to Armstrong and said if I'm not gonna play here, trade me somewhere where I will play. And Army was happy to do it because Bortuzzo has been a loyal Blue for so long.

I mentioned it on the trade board, but I distinctively remember the look on Bortuzzo's face when they announced his name on opening night. You could see he was not happy that he wasn't in the lineup. He deserves a chance to show that he can still play.

 

[jura]

Doug said that in the 2nd period interview in Ohio. Bob needs more ice time and wants to play next season too

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

I think it was only a matter of time before he was traded. I bet you Army told him before the season started that he was planning on moving him at some point during the season so he could prepare himself. Can't really complain about the trade, though. He was getting old and likely closing in on retirement, we are trying to get younger so we might as well get something instead of nothing out of him. We've gotten a couple of decent players recently with 7th round picks in Tucker and Zherenko, so who knows.

Also, here's this:

I came here to post - Joe Thornton just woke up in a cold sweat.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

I think it was only a matter of time before he was traded. I bet you Army told him before the season started that he was planning on moving him at some point during the season so he could prepare himself. Can't really complain about the trade, though. He was getting old and likely closing in on retirement, we are trying to get younger so we might as well get something instead of nothing out of him. We've gotten a couple of decent players recently with 7th round picks in Tucker and Zherenko, so who knows.

Also, here's this:

Will always love the Bobby Orrtuzzo moments, he had some of the most enthusiastic cellys for this team during his tenure.

 

[Xerloris]

Literally unrecognizable

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Literally unrecognizable

Newest thing on the list of things I don't like

 

[STL fan in MN]

Literally unrecognizable

Why’d he do that?! Islanders have a no beards rule like the Yankees or something?

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Why’d he do that?! Islanders have a no beards rule like the Yankees or something?

Yes. Great Great Grand Pappy Lou has that rule as well.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Yes. Great Great Grand Pappy Lou has that rule as well.

Oh, eff that guy. Borts had to be so pissed when they told him.

 

[BlueDream]

Yes. Great Great Grand Pappy Lou has that rule as well.

I still don’t understand why the players actually follow that rule. If all of them just grew whatever facial hair they wanted, what is the team going to do about it?

 

[Xerloris]

I still don’t understand why the players actually follow that rule. If all of them just grew whatever facial hair they wanted, what is the team going to do about it?

If you don't follow team rules you get suspended. Do you really want a reputation around the league for being like Josh Ho-Sang?

 

[BlueDream]

If you don't follow team rules you get suspended. Do you really want a reputation around the league for being like Josh Ho-Sang?

If everyone on the team did it, what are they going to do? Suspend the whole team?

If a star player does it and they suspend him, you really think that’s going to fly? They would be losing games because they value someone’s facial hair more than winning. If they do that, then fans will stop going to the games and they’ll lose money because of it too.

It’s an extremely stupid rule that would be super easy to push back against if the players wanted that power. They would win that battle over Lou.

 

[ScratchCatFever]

Wasn't Leddy sporting a beard during his time in Long Island?