Player Discussion Charlie Coyle - Part Deux
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They should have played him more last playoff run. He only averaged 15 minutes and change during the playoffs, and that's factoring in the OT games. As we all saw, he was one of our best players, tied for the team lead in goals and was tied with Krejci for points. I hope they increase his ice time during this upcoming run.
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He's so much better offensively than his numbers suggest IMO. I would feel very confident in him as the 2C.
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BruinsFanSince94
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Pretty poor assessment of Coyle. Even when he's not producing he's still very noticeable. Can a player be "mediocre offensively" when they're on pace for 19 goals/45 points while playing 3rd line most of the year?
The last game I didn’t notice Coyle for the B’s was this one Boston Bruins at Vegas Golden Knights Box Score — February 20, 2019 | Hockey-Reference.com
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many many nights, most complete 200 ft player on the team.
missingchicklet
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A 200-foot player who competes hard, is dominant at possession, and can fill in competently at 2C if need be -- sign me up every time. It could be argued that he's the most important forward not on the first line.
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He really does make me feel a bit better about Krejci/Bergeron's eventual departures. I do think a leadership position in the top 6 will come his way at some point, if he's open to it.
By that point, assuming all goes to plan, here's to hoping that both Studnicka AND Frederic show up and play to their full potential as centers in the NHL as well. Studs preferably a top 6 center and Frederic as the third line center. That's probably me being toooo optimistic, but man, if that could work out?
Coye/Studnicka
Studnicka/Coyle
Frederic
Beecher/Kuraly/Whoever
As far as solidity goes, this is ideal for me. They're not gonna get a number one franchise center drafting at the bottom of the first round for awhile. You'd have to hope Studnicka and Frederic both learn from Coyle's example, because as Bergy's time slowly dwindles (not that he WOULDN'T demonstrate great play for kids to learn from, of course!), stability is essential. This team CAN make sure a total rebuild is unnecessary; I'm not saying there won't be speed bumps, but I'd rather never see Boston need to rely on lottery draft picks to reshape the team, in the years to come
By that point, assuming all goes to plan, here's to hoping that both Studnicka AND Frederic show up and play to their full potential as centers in the NHL as well. Studs preferably a top 6 center and Frederic as the third line center. That's probably me being toooo optimistic, but man, if that could work out?
Coye/Studnicka
Studnicka/Coyle
Frederic
Beecher/Kuraly/Whoever
As far as solidity goes, this is ideal for me. They're not gonna get a number one franchise center drafting at the bottom of the first round for awhile. You'd have to hope Studnicka and Frederic both learn from Coyle's example, because as Bergy's time slowly dwindles (not that he WOULDN'T demonstrate great play for kids to learn from, of course!), stability is essential. This team CAN make sure a total rebuild is unnecessary; I'm not saying there won't be speed bumps, but I'd rather never see Boston need to rely on lottery draft picks to reshape the team, in the years to come
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He's still golden in my book.
I think he elevates his teammates on that third line. Makes them possession beasts and can dictate pace in the post-season with even medium-level talent on the wings.
He's a difference-maker.
I think he elevates his teammates on that third line. Makes them possession beasts and can dictate pace in the post-season with even medium-level talent on the wings.
He's a difference-maker.
I've liked Charlie from the start. Big, steady, and strong on the puck. Always. He's a relatively rare commodity; A Boston boy who can play up to expectations.
And, please, he is a third line center. Not a second line wing.
SweeNeely, take note.
PlayMakers
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Awesome player.
I think he’s been better than Krejci.
I think he’s been better than Krejci.
Kegs
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Coyle is never invisible. He dominates the puck when he is on the ice
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Agree. And I think Cassidy will be more inclined to roll him out there more consistently now that he's settled in the team. Was probably one of the resons the top line ran out of gas toward the end of the playoffs too, they were overplayed and worn out/banged up by the time the Finals rolled around. Hopefully a more balanced workload can yield better end results, and Coyle carrying the 3rd line is a big part of that. I've noticed he's sent out there to close out games now too (with Bergy and Marchand) which means Bruce really trusts him when the chips are down.
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He had maybe 4-5 games where he was a bit invisible but I think that was fatigue from the long post season. He’s looked better than any Bruin post break aside from maybe Tuukka.
Their overall contributions have been pretty close.
If Coyle had a touch more finish to his game you
have to believe he would still be in Minnesota.
Maybe he mimicks Marchand and turns into a
55-60 point player on a 2nd line.
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PlayMakers
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I wonder if they just misused him. He played a lot of right wing for them. He also seems to be more of a playmaker than a shooter and I could see them making the same mistake we did with Wheeler, insisting that they shoot more and score more goals when really their strength is possessing the puck and setting up line mates. I think his numbers this year would be a lot better if he had a 20 goal score on his line. Even without it, he has the same amount of even strength points as Krejci, he plays less per game but has played more games so it is close to a wash point wise.
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Thats simply because Tor, TB, Washington and Pittsburgh
have two centers each that are legit 1C.
So if all centers were distributed equally
across teams and Coyle and Bergeron were the
#1 / #2 centers, I think Boston are contenders.
Over the volcano
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He really is a different player at center when he has to drive a line than he is at wing just riding along.
100% agree with you on this. If Coyle got DeBrusk
for a full season u have to think he hits 50 points
minimum.
Coyle is a top 5 forward on Boston now.
One year ago today we traded for him.
I am so glad we did.
I am so glad we did.
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