Boston Bruins Sign 33-Year Old Free Agent Forward Ahead of Trade Deadline
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A day ahead of the NHL trade deadline, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney signed a 33-year-old free agent to a one-year deal.
After the injuries to Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy, as well as the Trent Frederic trade, it seems evident that the Bruins aren't planning their trade deadline like a team expecting to reach the playoffs.
With only a day to go before the trade deadline, fans are eager to see what Don Sweeney is planning.
The team just announced a new roster move, signing one of their AHL players to a contract.
Indeed, the Bruins agreed to the terms of a one-year, two-way deal with the 32-year-old player Tyler Pitlick, valued at $775,000.
Read the organization's official statement here:
"BOSTON - Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, March 6, that the team has signed forward Tyler Pitlick to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2024-25 season with an NHL cap hit of $775,000.
Pitlick, 33, has appeared in 43 games with the Providence Bruins this season, recording 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound forward has skated in 261 career AHL games with Providence, Hartford, Bakersfield, and Oklahoma City, totaling 47 goals and 78 assists for 125 points. He has also played in 420 career NHL games with the New York Rangers, St. Louis, Montreal, Calgary, Arizona, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Edmonton, tallying 56 goals and 53 assists for 109 points. Among Providence skaters, Pitlick is tied for third in goals and ranks fourth in points. The Minneapolis, Minnesota, native was originally selected by Edmonton in the second round (31st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft."
Pitlick, 33, has appeared in 43 games with the Providence Bruins this season, recording 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound forward has skated in 261 career AHL games with Providence, Hartford, Bakersfield, and Oklahoma City, totaling 47 goals and 78 assists for 125 points. He has also played in 420 career NHL games with the New York Rangers, St. Louis, Montreal, Calgary, Arizona, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Edmonton, tallying 56 goals and 53 assists for 109 points. Among Providence skaters, Pitlick is tied for third in goals and ranks fourth in points. The Minneapolis, Minnesota, native was originally selected by Edmonton in the second round (31st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft."
Pitlick has spent the whole season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins and convinced his team to sign him to a regular contract after scoring 33 points, including 16 goals, in 43 games.
Drafted 31st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, the veteran took part in 420 games in his career for the Oilers, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.
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