Penguins sign Boyle to pro tryout

The Pittsburgh Penguins inked forward Brian Boyle to a professional tryout contract on Friday.

Boyle didn't play in the NHL last season, but he helped the United States claim bronze at this year's World Championship with a pair of goals and an assist in 10 games. The veteran took over as team captain midway through the tournament after Justin Abdelkader's injury forced him out for the rest of the event.

The 36-year-old last suited up in the NHL with the Florida Panthers in 2019-20, collecting six markers and nine helpers over 39 contests. He won the Masterton Trophy in 2018, a year after he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Boyle has logged 12-plus seasons in the league with seven teams. He's played for the Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings.

The Massachusetts-born grinder has registered 231 points across 805 NHL games.

The Penguins also signed defenseman Matt Bartkowski to a pro tryout. The 33-year-old played four NHL games - three in the regular season and one in the playoffs - with the Minnesota Wild over the last three campaigns.