They barely need directions anymore, Susan said. After all, their son, Robert Bortuzzo, played 10 seasons with the Blues. “We’ve been fortunate to go along this ride,” Oscar said.

SALT LAKE CITY — Robert Bortuzzo took his time leaving the ice Tuesday night in St. Louis. He shook hands with former teammates and glanced around the Enterprise Center, soaking in the moment.

Bortuzzo has quickly become a part of that family despite only appearing in 16 games. He’s seen everyone happy at the rink every day, and he’s felt a similar bond to what he felt with the Blues.

Fans and teammates salute Utah Hockey Club defenseman Robert Bortuzzo after a game vs. the St. Louis Blues / Jeff Le-Imagn Images The NHL didn't get a lot of buzz around its new Utah-based ...