The Bruins get back in action Tuesday night in Toronto with some new, albeit veteran, blood in Tyler Johnson while the Maple Leafs will be without captain Auston Matthews (upper body, day-to-day).

Tyler Johnson had to wait weeks for the Bruins to free up the cap space before putting pen to paper on a deal. The post Bruins sign veteran F Tyler Johnson to 1-year, $775,000 contract appeared first on Boston.

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The 34-year-old forward — who has skated with the Bruins despite his uncertain status — took part in Monday’s practice and could make his season debut Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.

The Bruins have officially made a decision on the future of veteran forward Tyler Johnson, who joined Boston on a PTO in August.

Tyler Johnson is officially out of purgatory. The veteran forward, who has been with the Bruins on a professional tryout agreement now has an NHL contract and can finally play in games. He signed a one-year contract Monday with a cap hit of $775,000.

Tyler Johnson is officially in the mix for the Bruins after signing a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Original Six club.

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The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Johnson to a one-year, $775,000 contract. Johnson, 34, joined the Bruins on a professional tryout (PTO) for training camp and stuck around with the team following it, even without a deal. However, he now officially has a contract for the season, so he can get into game action.