OTHL -- The Boston Bruins added yet another top name as they acquired winger Todd Bertuzzi from the San Jose Sharks. In early june the Bruins added Martin St Louis from the Colorado Avalanche, and today in the early goings of july the hulking Todd Bertuzzi was added to the Bruins already star filled roster. Having been bumbed in the first round of the 04-05 playoffs, the Bruins are doing what they can to overcome the dissapointment, and juding by the off-season so far the Bruins most be considered favorites to take home the Cup in 2005-2006.
However, Todd Bertuzzi who had a somewhat dissapointing 2004-2005 season in San Jose with only 18 goals and 63 points came at a high price as the Sharks recived Scott Walker, Per Johan Axlesson, Brendan Witt and highly rated prospect Andrew Alberts along with a 3rd round pick in 2006 in return for Bertuzzi and Trevor Daley.
Scott Walker who had a solid season for the Bruins with 19 goals and 57 points. The gritty winger will try and repeat those numbers playing for the Sharks. Per Johan Axelsson seen as one of the better defensive forwards in the OTHL also chiped in with some offense as he had 18 points in 76 played games. Brendan Witt the hard hitting defender also showed that he has some offensive skills, with 14 points in 80 games.
2004-05 STATS:
Todd Bertuzzi (SJ) - 80 games, 18 goals, 45 assists, 63 points, +9 202 pims
Trevor Daley (SJ) - 1 game, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, E, 2 pims
Scott Walker (BOS) - 65 games, 19 goals, 38 asssists, 57 points, +28, 116 pims
P.J. Axlesson (BOS) - 76 games, 10 goals, 18 assists, +19, 44 pims
Brendan Witt (BOS) - 80 games, 4 goals, 10 assists, 14 points, +8, 161 pims