Tyler Bertuzzi's agent, Todd Reynolds, gave an update about ongoing negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs and GM Brad Treliving, sharing a mix of good and potentially bad news. Last off-season, Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $5 million deal, with both sides initially discussing a long-term arrangement. However, due to Toronto's uncertain cap situation, they settled on the short-term contract. <q> 🗣️ Tyler Bertuzzi's agent Todd Reynolds on his talks with the Leafs so far: «We've had productive talks, but the player realizes that there are other areas for the team to address. We'll see where it goes.» </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/leafslatest/status/1803427416250937424'> </a></blockquote></div> Now, with $19.7 million in cap space, the Leafs have more flexibility. Yet, they still need to address significant gaps on their blueline and in net. Talks with Bertuzzi's agent have been ongoing and productive, but Reynolds admitted there's no guarantee a deal will be finalized in Toronto. The Toronto Sun's Terry Koshun noted that there hasn't been a formal offer to Bertuzzi yet. Elliotte Friedman reported that while the Leafs have nearly $20 million in cap space, the main issue isn't the money but the length of the contract. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/thetorontosun/status/1803196024044822960'> </a></blockquote></div> Koshun also pointed out that the media believes it will be tough for the Leafs to keep both Bertuzzi and Max Domi, given their defensive and goaltending needs. However, GM Brad Treliving is known for keeping his plans under wraps. With the entry draft and free agency just over a week away, we'll soon find out if Bertuzzi will stay in Toronto or move on to new opportunities.