Short-Term Bruins Forward Announces Retirement

After a 13-season career in the NHL, forward Tyler Johnson announced his retirement from professional hockey on his Instagram on Monday.

The 34-year-old spent the majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning two Stanley Cups with the organization through nine seasons. After Tampa Bay, he played three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.

In August 2024, the Bruins signed Johnson to a professional tryout agreement, signing him to a one-year contract less than three months later. He skated in just nine games, totaling two assists, before being placed on unconditional waivers.

The Bruins were the final stop for Johnson before he officially decided to hang up the skates.

While his time in Boston was short, he gave the Bruins a small tribute on his retirement post on Instagram.

“Joining another Original Six team, the Boston Bruins, was equally remarkable,” Johnson wrote. “Early in my career, I dreaded facing them, but being part of their storied organization revealed their greatness. Even in my short time there, I felt the fans’ passion, the staff’s professionalism, and the players’ camaraderie.”

The veteran forward had a strong career, retiring with 747 regular-season games under his belt, tallying 193 goals and 240 assists for 433 career points. Johnson also skated in 116 Stanley Cup Playoff games, totaling 65 points on 32 goals and 33 assists.