Bruins Sign Tyler Johnson to PTO

[MarchysNoseKnows]

We have no #6 imo. After pasta zacha lidholm coyle marchy. Id take Johnson ahead of anyone on our roster for #6 spot

Why? Did you watch him play last year?

 

[SwayHeyKid]

First off, he’s the antithesis of every player they signed in Boston, signed in Providence, or drafted this year.

Second, he was terrible last year and hasn’t been good in a long time.

Third, every shift he takes with Coyle and Marchand in practice or a preseason game is one less for anyone else we’re allowing to compete for that job.

I can’t for the life of me understand the purpose of this.

Like x one billion

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Not the guy I would chose for a PTO, but he is the guy they chose. It would benefit the Bruins if he can still play, but i have serious doubt, but that is he nature of PTO's they are longshots who no one was willing to give a standard contract to. Occassionally they work out

 

[SwayHeyKid]

We have no #6 imo. After pasta zacha lidholm coyle marchy. Id take Johnson ahead of anyone on our roster for #6 spot

Geekie, Poitras, Frederic, Brazeau, Merkulov, Lysell all far better options than TJ.

 

[PlayMakers]

I like the signing, suggested him in June. Good speed, history of playoff success.

Competition is a good thing. I'm rooting for Lysell but if he's not ready I'd rather Tyler Johnson than move Geekie up.

 

[Over the volcano]

Geekie, Poitras, Frederic, Brazeau, Merkulov, Lysell all far better options than TJ.

Could be - good thing it's a PTO and we can find out.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Could be - good thing it's a PTO and we can find out.

No need. Trust me

 

[Son of Donegal]

First off, he’s the antithesis of every player they signed in Boston, signed in Providence, or drafted this year.

Second, he was terrible last year and hasn’t been good in a long time.

Third, every shift he takes with Coyle and Marchand in practice or a preseason game is one less for anyone else we’re allowing to compete for that job.

I can’t for the life of me understand the purpose of this.

I am mystified that you don’t understand that PTO’s are status quo. Who would you have preferred? Vrana? Pearson? They are all PTO’s for a reason. Johnson can still skate and has NHL IQ. Doesn’t win a lot of battles - but the same might be said about Lysell. Gifting Lysell the spot at the start of camp sends the wrong message. He has to take the spot. What if Lysell or another RE option goes down with another injury in camp? At the very least, you have to see the value in having options with NHL experience. Or maybe you would prefer Patrick Brown?

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

That’s a meh from me dawg

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

It’s going to be an interesting preseason. I wonder if the games will be on Sportsnet . I’m ready to go . I can’t sit through movies anymore. I’ve got nothing to watch .

 

[GordonHowe]

https://nesn.com/2024/08/bruins-sign-two-time-stanley-cup-champion-to-professional-tryout/amp/

Push those rooks.

 

[Number8]

I thought bringing in Heinen on a PTO was silly. Waste of time.

I was wrong.

So, i think I’ll reserve judgment. Just a PTO for now.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

First off, he’s the antithesis of every player they signed in Boston, signed in Providence, or drafted this year.

Second, he was terrible last year and hasn’t been good in a long time.

Third, every shift he takes with Coyle and Marchand in practice or a preseason game is one less for anyone else we’re allowing to compete for that job.

I can’t for the life of me understand the purpose of this.

I think the record is well-established that the Bruins don't trust their prospect pool. Kids get opportunities, and occasionally they can make it stick. But the threshold for a rookie making the cut is pretty high, and the road to getting there is never made easy. Sweeney likes to have veteran options that he can turn to if the youngsters don't look ready. Your point is right - they take up time and focus meaning the kids get less opportunity to prove themselves. But management like having insurance, so they clearly see that trade-off as worth it. The mantra that 'competition is good' also gets a solid workout by our front office. How much that's truly a factor, who knows, but it's there.

I wish the Bruins would give their prospects a longer leash and better chances. Before the last pre-season I was getting pretty frustrated by it after some very lean times for the rookies but then they surprised me by putting both Beecher and Poitras on the starting roster, so I'm in a somewhat more charitable mood at present. Let's see how this one plays out. Not sure Johnson has much left to give, but probably not too much harm in having a look. Reality is Sweeney is at heart a conservative guy, so we get things like this. It might be annoying, but it's not remotely surprising.

 

[bruinmann77]

I thought it was going to be wheeler or Yammamato but this was a low risk add

 

[22Brad Park]

I am mystified that you don’t understand that PTO’s are status quo. Who would you have preferred? Vrana? Pearson? They are all PTO’s for a reason. Johnson can still skate and has NHL IQ. Doesn’t win a lot of battles - but the same might be said about Lysell. Gifting Lysell the spot at the start of camp sends the wrong message. He has to take the spot. What if Lysell or another RE option goes down with another injury in camp? At the very least, you have to see the value in having options with NHL experience. Or maybe you would prefer Patrick Brown?

Yea, I I like this way of putting it.Rather Johnson then Brown up front when you need goals.

 

[Fenian24]

I'm not playing Johnson at center, he can play all three forward positions. I would go
Line 1
Marchand-Coyle-Frederic
Johnson-Poitras-Geekie
Jones-Kastelic-Brazeau
Beecher

This is until Sweeney trade Swayman for a middle six forward.

 

[22Brad Park]

I'm not playing Johnson at center, he can play all three forward positions. I would go
Line 1
Marchand-Coyle-Frederic
Johnson-Poitras-Geekie
Jones-Kastelic-Brazeau
Beecher

This is until Sweeney trade Swayman for a middle six forward.

nm I see u said line 1..Lindholm, Pasta..I read it wrong..I sure hope Lysell can take off.

 

[Hookslide]

How many goals did Poitras get last year?

And what point are trying to make ?

 

[Hookslide]

Geekie, Poitras, Frederic, Brazeau, Merkulov, Lysell all far better options than TJ.

You responded to a statement that made zero sense, with a response that has much more truth to it.

 

[Hookslide]

I am mystified that you don’t understand that PTO’s are status quo. Who would you have preferred? Vrana? Pearson? They are all PTO’s for a reason. Johnson can still skate and has NHL IQ. Doesn’t win a lot of battles - but the same might be said about Lysell. Gifting Lysell the spot at the start of camp sends the wrong message. He has to take the spot. What if Lysell or another RE option goes down with another injury in camp? At the very least, you have to see the value in having options with NHL experience. Or maybe you would prefer Patrick Brown?

I do not believe Lysell is being gifted a spot, I think there is enough competition, for the open spots, among Lysell, Brazeau, Jones, Merkolov, McLaughlin, is better than what Johnson can bring , I was on the Vrarana, A.Nylander bandwagon, all younger the Johnson. Sweeney made a effort to go younger,and bigger and he then makes this signing. head scratcher.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Turns out the only person who underestimates B's prospects like Lysell and Merkulov more than Cory Pronman is Don Sweeney.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Training camp is going to be interesting, that's for sure.

 

[dugg133]

This dude doesn't really belong in the middle 6 of a team trying to be competitive anymore, but it's just a PTO right now so whatever. If we get to camp and he's getting the lion's share of the reps with Coyle and Marchand over Lysell then I'll be annoyed, but until then I can't get worked up.

 

[Over the volcano]

No need. Trust me

If you're right, there's no risk with this move.

 

[Dizzay]

Why? Did you watch him play last year?

Didn't realize you watched the Hawks as closely as you do?

It's a PTO......if he's as bad as you say he is, won't be a problem and he'll be released! I highly doubt they invited him to be 2RW......he's likely a safety blanket incase the kids shit the bed.