The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta revealed today that the Maple Leafs' general manager Brad Treliving and Tyler Bertuzzi have started to talk about a contract extension.
He shared that new development on X:
Bertuzzi struggled to have an impact in Toronto when he first started. But when he found his rhythm, performed well; tallying 43 points in the regular season and four in the playoffs. What makes him stand out is his ability to make others around him better.
An analytics page even suggested that the Leafs should offer him a five-year, five million AAV deal, like players such as Nino Niederreiter, Tyler Toffoli and Gustav Nyquist have:

Do you think Tyler Bertuzzi will sign a long-term contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason?
Source: Hockey Patrol - Toronto Maple Leafs officially beginning contract talks with Bertuzzi
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JUIN 1 | 130 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs begin talks of contract extension with Tyler Bertuzzi Do you think Tyler Bertuzzi will sign a long-term contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason? | ||
| Yes | 70 | 53.8 % |
| No | 60 | 46.2 % |
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