Danton Heinen signs short-term contract with Bruins

Experienced forward Danton Heinen has signed a contract with the Boston Bruins.

The contract is short-term one, giving Heinen the opportunity to earn a new, longer deal depending on his performance in the upcoming training camp.

The 28-year-old Heinen began his career in the NHL precisely from Boston. He debuted for the team in 2016 after being picked by them in the fourth round of the 2014 draft. Heinen played for Boston from 2016 to 2020, the Anaheim Ducks from 2020 to 2021, and the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2021 to 2023.

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Danton Heinen to a PTO

The former Bruin played 220 games with the Bruins from 2016-2020 and had 103 points, including 47 points in his first full NHL season

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Last season, he recorded 8 goals and 14 assists in 65 games for Pittsburgh.