Veteran forward Tyler Johnson is only on a PTO deal, but the former Tampa stalwart believes he can earn a spot with the Bruins.

At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, Tufte is an imposing figure on skates. But with the B’s now possessing plenty of size, the 2016 first-round pick (25th overall) of the Dallas Stars has to do more than just look big to stick around on the Boston roster that has plenty of bottom six candidates.

Assuming Jeremy Swayman — who won’t participate in training camp until a new deal is reached — is Boston’s Opening Night starter next month, the Bruins will need to decide whether Joonas Korpisalo or Brandon Bussi will be the backup.

The Boston Bruins have added to their training camp roster, signing goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo to a professional tryout (PTO) contract. View the original article to see embedded media.

Tyler Johnson is on a tryout with the Bruins. He hopes his versatility and winning experience can change that status

It didn’t take long for Tyler Johnson to get adjusted to wearing Black and Gold. For years, the 12-year NHL veteran has been a Boston Bruins nemesis, and key member of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.