Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson officially leaves the organization and signs with Stanley Cup contender
Former Blackhawks winger, and Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Johnson will get his wish to play for a contender.
He hasn't signed a standard player contract with the Boston Bruins, but he has signed a PTO, with Don Sweeney and the Bruins.
In an odd set of circumstances, the Bruins sign a former Blackhawk.
The 34-year-old, told reporters last season that he wanted to play meaningful hockey and wasn't excited with his time in Chicago.
He would then walk in free-agency hopeful of finding a new contract, to find a team to grind it out with.
He will get his shot, but he will have to work his way up a Bruins lineup that has up-and-coming rookies, such as Matthew Poitras, Georgii Merkulov, and Fabian Lysell who could end up getting a look in the NHL this season.
He will have a fight ahead of him throughout training camp to remain relevant in Jim Montgomery's team.
The 34-year-old winger, had 31 points(17 G, 14 A) in 67 games with the Blackhawks last season.
Johnson's last contract which was $35 Million dollar total, signed with the Lightning in July of 2017.
He helped push the team to two Stanley Cup Champions in 2020 and 2021.
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