Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, August 31, that the team has signed forward Tyler Johnson to a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO).
Johnson, 34, appeared in 67 games with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2023-24 season, recording 17 goals and 14 assists for 31 points.
The 5-foot-8, 185-pound forward has skated in 738 career NHL games with Chicago and Tampa Bay, totaling 193 goals and 238 assists for 431 points with a plus-20 rating.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner (2020, 2021) has also played 116 career Stanley Cup playoff games, tallying 32 goals and 33 assists for 65 points.
The Spokane, Washington native was originally signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent in 2011.
One of the NHL’s premiere teams, the Boston Bruins always make for a marquee matchup, and as a result, they once again are heavily featured in nationally televised games throughout the upcoming season.
As announced by the league on Thursday, The Bruins will play in 14 games broadcasted exclusively on TNT, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN +, tied for the third-most of any team.
Boston’s first appearance on the national stage comes on Oct. 8 as part of the NHL’s Opening Night triple-header on ABC as they visit the Florida Panthers to drop the puck on the new season.
Soon after, the Bruins’ game against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 16 will air on TNT.
