The Chicago Blackhawks are set to part ways with Tyler Johnson this offseason, as reported by Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times via a tweet.
Johnson, a seasoned forward, is eyeing a spot with a playoff contender. He expressed his feelings to Pope, saying,
"I'm thankful for being here, but it wasn't like I wanted."
Johnson's stint with the Blackhawks hasn't lived up to expectations. After his successful tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he was a consistent 50-point scorer, he joined Chicago in the 2021-22 season.
However, his time with the Blackhawks has been marred by injuries. He was sidelined for most of the 2021-22 season with a neck injury and has played only 149 games over three seasons, tallying a mere 70 points.
Moreover, Johnson rarely saw more than 16 minutes of ice time per game, a stark contrast to his prominent role in Tampa.
With the Blackhawks now focusing on rebuilding around young talent like Connor Bedard, it's understandable why Johnson might be looking to revive his career elsewhere.
Johnson is set to become a free agent on July 1st, giving him the freedom to choose his next chapter, ideally with a team that's in the playoff hunt.
