The Islanders traded for Robert Bortuzzo on Friday. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con “It is tough [to leave], but I think that’s why I’m so excited for this opportunity,” Bortuzzo said.

Bortuzzo, 34, has played just four games for the Blues this season. Ryan Pulock skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena on December 2, 2023.

The Blues’ Robert Bortuzzo, left, skates against the Islanders’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau in a game on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in St. Louis. Bortuzzo was traded to the Islanders on Friday.

Robert Bortuzzo won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. The veteran sees some similarities between his old team's rise and the rebuilding Utah Hockey Club.

Penguins Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo joined Trib Sports Columnist Rob Rossi, Trib Penguins Beat Writer Jason Mackey and 93-7 The FAN co-host of The Starkey and Mueller Show, Chris Mueller for the ...

Blues defensemen Robert Bortuzzo, 41, is embraced by forward Vladimir Tarasenko, 91, after scoring during a preseason game against the Blue Jackets at Enterprise Center on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

But the 25-year-old forward gave the Bruins the spark they needed by dropping the gloves twice with Robert Bortuzzo — setting the tone in a must-win matchup at TD Garden.

Pens defenseman Robert Bortuzzo joined Colin Dunlap Monday night on 93.7 The Fan and the guys discussed the on goings with the team as the regular season winds down.

SAN JOSE — Robert Bortuzzo’s second period goal for the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final against the Sharks was the first of his career in an NHL playoff game.

The NHL schedule makers outdid themselves this time. Two nights after a reckless cross-check by St. Louis’ Robert Bortuzzo on Nashville’s Viktor Arvidsson, which will sideline the Predators ...

Robert Bortuzzo is now signed through the 2018-19 season after agreeing to a new deal with the Blues this week. ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have made it a priority in recent seasons to lock ...