Boston Bruins Explore PTOs for Blake Wheeler, Kailer Yamamoto
The Boston Bruins feel like they’ve got some work to do heading into the 2024-25 season. They are facing a pivotal decision as they look to solidify their lineup, particularly at the second-line right-wing position. The Bruins are still searching for a dependable option to fill the spot behind David Pastrnak and they might look to PTOs to find a solution.
According to Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period, the Bruins have shown interest in free-agent forwards Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto.
The team is considering offering them professional tryout (PTO) contracts, similar to the approach they took last season with Alex Chiasson and Danton Heinen. While Chiasson didn’t make the final roster, Heinen impressed enough during his tryout to earn a contract, demonstrating that PTOs are a strategy the Bruins’ management is willing to explore.
