Robert Bortuzzo

During the 2019–20 season, Bortuzzo was suspended for four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on November 24, 2019 for injuring Nashville Predators winger Victor Arvidsson by repeatedly cross-checking him.

During a pre-season game prior to the 2018–19 season, Bortuzzo elbowed Washington Capitals defenceman Michal Kempný and was subsequently suspended for the remainder of the pre-season and one regular season game. Upon returning for the regular season, Bortuzzo suffered a lower-body injury in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 20. He was eventually taken off injured reserve on November 30, 2018. During a Blues practice on December 10, 2018, Bortuzzo fought teammate Zach Sanford. The two got a few punches in on one another before being separated by coaches. At the time, St. Louis had lost 8 of their last 11 games. On December 15, the Blues signed Bortuzzo to a three-year, $4.125 million contract extension worth $1.375 million per season through to the end of the 2021–22 season.

On October 9, 2017, Bortuzzo was fined $3,091.40 for a cross-check delivered to the New York Islanders' forward Brock Nelson.

On March 2, 2015, Bortuzzo was traded to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenceman Ian Cole.

In the 2013–14 season, Bortuzzo saw his playing time continue to increase, in part due to rampant injuries among the Penguins defensive core. He played in 54 of Pittsburgh's 82 regular season games, recording ten assists. On April 26, 2014, Bortuzzo played in his first career playoff game, against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2014 playoffs, after Brooks Orpik sustained an undisclosed upper body injury in the series' previous game.

After suffering an injury during training camp, Bortuzzo joined the Penguins lineup on October 20, 2014. He made his first NHL post-season debut on May 3, 2014, in replace of Brooks Orpik.

The 2012–13 lock-out-shortened season saw Bortuzzo's role continue to increase on the team, playing in 15 of Pittsburgh's 48 regular season games. On February 2, 2013, Bortuzzo scored his first NHL goal, against goaltender Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils; the Penguins went on to win 5–1. During the Penguins' lengthy run to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Bortuzzo did not make an appearance, being a healthy scratch every game.

On November 5, 2011, after being called-up from the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Bortuzzo made his NHL debut to replace Ben Lovejoy, who had broken his wrist in the Penguins' previous game. Bortuzzo was injured during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 8, 2011, from a hit by Zac Rinaldo. He was out for several weeks with a concussion, but was able to return to action in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton later that season. On January 7, 2012, he was reassigned tom the AHL.

After attending the Penguins training camp, Bortuzzo was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on September 23, 2009, to begin the season. In his rookie season, Bortuzzo tallied 12 points, 109 penalty minutes, and a plus-13 rating in 75 games. After attending the Penguins training camp, he was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on September 29, 2010, to begin the season. Bortuzzo was selected to compete in the 2011 AHL All Star Classic, where he scored two goals.

Bortuzzo was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 78th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. On September 4, 2007, he was invited to the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL camp. He eventually signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Penguins on May 27, 2009.

On May 31, 2006, Bortuzzo was acquired by the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in exchange for a second round pick in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection. Prior to the trade, Bortuzzo led the Fort William North Stars of the Superior International Junior Hockey League to a league championship, a Dudley Hewitt Cup and an overtime away from playing in the 2006 Royal Bank Cup final. Bortuzzo won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy in his second year as a member of the Rangers.

Robert Bortuzzo (born March 18, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bortuzzo has previously played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, which drafted him in the fourth round, 78th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Bortuzzo won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Blues in 2019.

Bortuzzo was born to parents Oscar and Susan. His father Oscar was a goaltender who was drafted by the Kitchener Rangers in 1977.