A two-time Stanley Cup champion is set to join the Boston Bruins on a professional tryout contract.
The Bruins announced on their official website Saturday afternoon that they have signed veteran forward Tyler Johnson to a PTO. Johnson, who will join Boston’s training camp next month and compete in pre-season games, is aiming to secure a contract for the 2024-25 season.
The 34-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks after being traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won consecutive Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.
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Last season, Johnson played 67 games for Chicago, accumulating 31 points (17 goals, 14 assists), 26 penalty minutes, and a minus-35 rating.
As the Bruins seek to stay competitive in the challenging Atlantic Division, adding a player like Tyler Johnson could provide valuable depth.
If Johnson earns a contract after training camp, he is expected to fill a bottom-six role and should be capable of participating in over 60 games in the 2024-25 season.