Tyler Johnson once recoiled at the sight of a black-and-gold sweater.
A dependable playmaking pivot on the Lightning for nine seasons, Johnson found himself at the forefront of several memorable bouts and playoff battles with the Bruins over the years.
Now, the 34-year-old forward is looking to earn a spot on an NHL roster with a familiar foe in Boston.
“Played a lot of meaningful hockey against this team and a couple of good playoff series and a lot of regular season games,” Johnson said Thursday. “So I used to hate Boston, but it’s going to be fun playing in front of the home crowds instead.