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Tyler Johnson Retires After 13-Season NHL Career

He shared a lengthy social media message reflecting on his rise from undrafted free agent to two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) warms up before game five of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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New Boston Bruins center Tyler Johnson (90) with the Chicago Blackhawks..

Overview

  • Johnson announced his retirement on Instagram Monday, marking the end of his professional career after 13 NHL seasons.
  • He totaled 498 points across 863 regular-season and playoff games since debuting with the Lightning in 2013.
  • Johnson was a key contributor to Tampa Bay’s consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021 after winning the AHL’s Calder Cup in 2012.
  • A salary-cap–driven trade sent him to Chicago for three seasons before he secured a final roster spot with Boston on a tryout deal in 2024–25.
  • In his announcement, he expressed gratitude to family, teammates and fans and said he leaves the game with no regrets.