The wait is finally over for Tyler Johnson.
After spending over a month with the Bruins as both a professional tryout (PTO) candidate and a patient skater mired in cap-space purgatory, Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 NHL contract with Boston on Monday evening.
The 34-year-old forward, who has skated with the Bruins throughout the regular season despite his uncertain contract status, took part in Monday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena and could be in play to make his debut during Tuesday’s road game against the Maple Leafs.
The 5-foot-8 forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion scored 17 goals and posted 31 total points over 67 games with the Blackhawks during the 2023-24 season.