The Boston Bruins should sign this forward immediately.
The Boston Bruins should sign this forward immediately.
The Boston Bruins' start to the season has been far less than ideal, as they have a 5-6-1 record. Their offensive struggles have been a significant reason for their poor start, so it is quite apparent that they could use a boost right now.
The trade market is one way they could improve their forward group, but they also still have a training camp professional tryout (PTO) addition hanging around: Tyler Johnson.
With the Bruins having a projected $1.1 million of cap space, they are in a position to sign Johnson to a cheap one-year deal. When noting that several of their forwards have underperformed this campaign, officially signing a veteran forward like Johnson could give the middle six the boost it desperately needs.
Johnson showed last season that he can still produce at the NHL level, recording 17 goals and 31 points in 67 games with the Chicago Blackhawks. This kind of secondary scoring would be great for the Bruins to bring in. His ability to play both center and on the wing would also make him a valuable addition to their forward depth.
With the Bruins struggling right now, adding a player like Johnson should seriously be considered. They need offense, and Johnson has provided that throughout his career.
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