Did Todd Bertuzzi get kicked out of the NHL?

Todd Bertuzzi is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 17 seasons.

Todd Bertuzzi was not kicked out of the NHL. However, his career was overshadowed by a violent incident that occurred in 2004, which led to his suspension by Suspended by both the NHL and IIHF.

Todd Bertuzzi remained professionally inactive during the 2004–05 season. On March 8, 2004, Bertuzzi, who was playing for the Vancouver Canucks, attacked Steve Moore, a player for the Colorado Avalanche.

Todd Bertuzzi grabbed Moore from behind and punched him in the head several times, causing Moore to fall to the ice and suffer a broken neck and concussion. Moore was hospitalized and had to undergo surgery, and he never played professional hockey again.

The incident was widely condemned by the hockey community, and Bertuzzi was suspended indefinitely by the NHL.

After serving his suspension, Bertuzzi returned to the NHL and played for several more seasons. However, his reputation had been severely damaged by the incident, and he faced criticism from fans and fellow players.

In 2015, Bertuzzi announced his retirement from professional hockey, ending a career that had been both successful and controversial.