Tyler Johnson's fate with the boston bruins may have been confirmed
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The newest Boston Bruins, who has joined the team on a PTO has earned a huge compliment from former Captain Patrice Bergeron.
Here is what the future Hall of Famer had to say about Johnson:
"The boys are liking the seam passes right now. Nice chance for
Tyler Johnson. Was always great competing against him, smart player."
That is Tyler Johnson who has been wanting to play the next NHL season with a contender. He walked from the Chicago Blackhawks, to be on himself, and it looks like maybe it will pay off.
Johnson has only had 4 games with the Boston Bruins to try to prove that he's worth a contract.
He's played in four games, in those games he's shown up on the scoresheet twice with 2 points( 1 G, 1 A) and, 4 SOG during the preseason.
Since Johnson hasn't been sent to the AHL, nor has his PTO been ended it seems likely that GM Don Sweeney will have to find a way to give Johnson a contract.
And why not, he seems to have been a factor on ice and found ways to get shots on goal, which when you're in the preseason you have to make an impact and find a way to remain relevant and in the coaches and GM's head.
Now, it's a matter of hurry up and wait for Johnson to see if he will follow
Danton Heinen's path where he would remain with the team and later sign a contract with the Bruins.
Johnson played 67 games with the Blackhawks last season, scoring 31 points( 17 G, 14 A) as a depth forward.
He wants to get back to playing postseason hockey, where he thrives and it looks like it could be a fit with the Bruins.
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OCTOBRE 7 | 97 ANSWERS Tyler Johnson's fate with the boston bruins may have been confirmed Do you think Tyler Johnson will be offered a contract early in the season? |
Yes | 80 | 82.5 % |
No | 17 | 17.5 % |
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