Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Sun 3/30/25 1:09 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo will be available to return to the lineup against Chicago on Sunday after missing the last 35 games. He has contributed two assists, seven shots on goal, 26 blocked shots, 20 hits and 22 PIM in 16 appearances this season. Olli Maatta (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Blackhawks, and Bortuzzo could replace him in Sunday's lineup.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Tue 2/18/25 6:42 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) remains on injured reserve and won't return to the lineup when play resumes after the 4 Nations Face-Off, per Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo is day-to-day and has missed the last 18 games. He participated in Tuesday's practice. Bortuzzo has two assists, seven shots on goal, 26 blocked shots and 20 hits in 16 appearances this season.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Fri 2/7/25 3:20 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) will miss Saturday's clash in Carolina and Sunday's tilt in Washington, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo will participate in practices while traveling with the team, so even if he's not ready to return, at least he's making progress. After the weekend games, Utah will be on break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and return Feb. 22 versus the Kings. Bortuzzo, who last played Jan. 2, has two assists, 20 hits and 26 blocks in 16 appearances this campaign.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Mon 1/20/25 1:35 PM

Head coach Andre Tourigny said Monday that Bortuzzo (lower body) is getting closer to full health but isn't yet ready to return to game action, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo has been on injured reserve since early January due to a lower-body injury. He was initially regarded as week-to-week but now appears to be closer to day-to-day. Even though he'll remain sidelined Monday against Winnipeg, it wouldn't be surprising to see him attempt to ramp up his workload in practice in the near future.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Sat 1/4/25 2:47 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday and is regarded as week-to-week.
EDGE Analysis
Utah recalled Kevin Connauton from the minors in a corresponding move. Bortuzzo missed nine straight games before returning from a lower-body injury against Calgary on Thursday, logging 8:25 of playing time. It's unclear if he's dealing with a new problem or if he aggravated his original injury.Bortuzzo has two assists, seven shots on goal, 26 blocked shots and 20 hits in 16 appearances this season.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Thu 1/2/25 3:28 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) is available for Thursday's game against Calgary, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo has been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site. He has two assists, 20 hits and 25 blocks over 15 outings in 2024-25. Although he's now healthy, there's no guarantee Bortuzzo will draw into the lineup Thursday.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Tue 12/31/24 3:52 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, retroactive to Dec. 10.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo has missed the last eight games due to his lower-body injury, so his move to injured reserve is procedural. Head coach Andre Tourigny said in mid-December that Bortuzzo "will miss quite a bit of time," and a timetable for the defenseman's return isn't yet known.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Thu 12/12/24 2:48 PM

Bortuzzo (lower body) "will miss quite a bit of time," Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Andre Tourigny said that Bortuzzo, who was injured Tuesday against the Wild, will not accompany the team on its two-game road trip and is out indefinitely. The 35-year-old veteran has only two assists in 15 contests this season. Dakota Mermis was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday to replace Bortuzzo on the roster.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Thu 12/12/24 1:28 PM

Utah announced Thursday that Bortuzzo (lower body) is considered day-to-day.
EDGE Analysis
Bortuzzo sustained his lower-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Wild, but his designation as day-to-day is somewhat encouraging since head coach Andre Tourigny said after the game that the injury "doesn't look good." Bortuzzo will be sidelined against Colorado on Thursday, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him also miss Saturday's matchup in San Jose.

Robert Bortuzzo
D UTA
Wed 12/11/24 12:55 AM

Bortuzzo's lower-body injury is reportedly not good according to head coach Andre Tourigny, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
This likely means an absence is on the way for Bortuzzo, who joins an already extensive list of injured blueliners for the club. Vladislav Kolyachonok figures to get the first chance to replace him, but it's possible Utah calls up reinforcements or pursues a trade if Bortuzzo's recovery is going to last weeks or months.