The Boston Bruins signed Tyler Johnson to a PTO yesterday and announced it on X. Johnson has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and his foot speed isn’t what it used to be.
He was the definition of a power play merchant last season, and if he makes the Bruins, he wouldn’t be getting much time there. He has two Stanley Cups and has been serviceable in the past, so he could make this roster if there are some injuries.
Let me know in the comments what you think of this signing.
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Great opportunity for Tyler Johnson!
I say no to this signing
what are your thoughts on this PTO signing?
He won't get the ice he did in Chicago unless you guys have injury issues but a good depth scoring option for sure.
bad signing sweeney!34?he's over the hill.injury prone and his speed isn't what it used to be?signing yamamoto would have way better.younger,faster and his upside is huge.give him a tryout!sweeney mkes deals for the sake of making them but very few of them are good.
Tyler is good…on a good team. He could add some depth but perhaps most importantly he adds experience when added to a younger Bruins roster. He might not score 30 goals but he has good hockey i.q. In my opinion and for the right price (and no more than 1 year) I think he can pay good dividends on more than the score sheet. Let the younger guys get some experience playing with seasoned veterans when the opportunity presents itself because it will only help their development and the Bruins organization moving forward.
Good analysis. We'll see who's out there…maybe. FYI: Jonathan Morello has de-committed from Clarkson University and has instead committed to Boston University. He will join BU for the 2025-26 season and spend this upcoming season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League. The pundits have been raving about this kid who was picked 154th, whilst currently rated 98th in the current (2024) lot.
Alot of those unisgned players even older ones i think can still add value
DeAngelo,Hoffman,Pearson,Scandella,Barrie,Vrana,Johnson,Wheeler,Pacioretty,Schultz,Tinordi,Staal,Bortuzzo,Raanta, JVR,zadina, CalenAddison ect
I think Johnson can still be an effective player on this team similar to JVR in the first half of last year. I’m more than happy to give him a chance. Hopefully they will balance ice time with the younger players, that’s my main concern. I won’t make a stink about it though. It is decent injury/depth insurance.
good move. good vet.
Good analysis, hope it's works out.
Can't really agree with your comment of "gapping hole" with DeBrusk though. Glad Sweeney passed on that giant contract overpay
Cap is shrinking Swayman.