Player Discussion Charlie Coyle - Part Deux

[BruinDust]

He's in a slump, but he'll pull out of it. He'll be 29 next month and is what he is, a solid puck possession 3rd line center capable of 30 - 40 points.

A tough contract for those services given his age (35 at expiry) and the steady decline we'll see, but at least you have a serviceable player. This isn't a Backes situation.

Not yet anyways.

Backes fell off really between his age 32 (2016-17) and age 33 seasons. Coyle's age 33 season would be his final one under this deal. The final couple years of Coyle's deal may not be all that great especially if he's already peaked (good chance). Backes was still really effective in his final season in St. Louis.

 

[ON3M4N]

I really liked the short-lived Ritchie-Coyle-Frederic line. I'm not concerned about his lack of production given that the team is performing so well. He'll pick it up when we need him to, he's been incredibly clutch for us.

It'll take a few more weeks for me to worry about him. I think he's playing through something.

They've played 40 seconds together. I'd be curious to know what you saw in those 40 seconds that you really liked, because honestly I didn't even know they had played together lol.

 

[Dellstrom]

They've played 40 seconds together. I'd be curious to know what you saw in those 40 seconds that you really liked, because honestly I didn't even know they had played together lol.

Maybe it wasn’t Ritchie but I remember Coyle and Frederic with someone else on the left being good for a game or two. Maybe I was drunk. Or hopeful. Or both.

 

[Scruffy]

Maybe it wasn’t Ritchie but I remember Coyle and Frederic with someone else on the left being good for a game or two. Maybe I was drunk. Or hopeful. Or both.

Are you thinking of Frederic - Coyle - Smith, the 11-12-13 line?

 

[ON3M4N]

Maybe it wasn’t Ritchie but I remember Coyle and Frederic with someone else on the left being good for a game or two. Maybe I was drunk. Or hopeful. Or both.

I'm w/ @Scruffy and I think your thinking of Smith. The trio of Frederic - Coyle - Smith did look good together.

 

[Dellstrom]

That must have been it. 11-12-13 rings a bell. Thanks!

 

[Johnnyduke]

People got fooled by Coyle's cup run a couple years ago. That's just not who he is. Decent player but he's always left you wanting more going back to Minnesota. He just doesn't produce enough.

 

[ChuckSurette]

He just doesn't produce enough.

Question: Is this a "bad" year for Coyle? or what we should come to expect out of him.

Watching the games - he's nearly invisible. On the stat sheet - forgetabout it... What mysterious sumthin are they seeing in Coyle this year?

 

[Over the volcano]

People got fooled by Coyle's cup run a couple years ago. That's just not who he is. Decent player but he's always left you wanting more going back to Minnesota. He just doesn't produce enough.

Without looking - name his line mates this season

 

[ON3M4N]

Without looking - name his line mates this season

His most common linemates? I'd imagine it to be Smith & Fredric.

 

[ON3M4N]

Question: Is this a "bad" year for Coyle? or what we should come to expect out of him.

Watching the games - he's nearly invisible. On the stat sheet - forgetabout it... What mysterious sumthin are they seeing in Coyle this year?

Bad year (still early) he around a 40pt player and right now he's playing at a 23pt pace (that's over 82 games).

 

[Johnnyduke]

Question: Is this a "bad" year for Coyle? or what we should come to expect out of him.

Watching the games - he's nearly invisible. On the stat sheet - forgetabout it... What mysterious sumthin are they seeing in Coyle this year?

Probably a bad year but even then he's just not the player some thought he would be after that playoff run.

 

[ChuckSurette]

Probably a bad year but even then he's just not the player some thought he would be after that playoff run.

No Heinen to make him look good... (lol)

 

[rocketdan9]

What has happened to Coyle?

Has he reverted back to his Minnesota Wild days?

 

[Kalus]

I don't why so many people think he is a capable 2C.

 

[Gee Wally]

What’s going on with Charlie Coyle?

 

[Dr Hook]

What’s going on with Charlie Coyle?

Hmm, contract year last year and nice payday for him out of it. Now, no worries along those lines. I hate to think it, but it's a possibility

 

[13Hockey]

Worst player on the team this season

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Wouldve been nice if Sweeney learned from Chiarelli's mistake of overpaying Chris Kelly based on a small sample...but here we are

 

[13Hockey]

Felger absolutely destroying Coyle today for his horrific play this season

good to see someone in the media call him out

 

[Absurdity]

Felger absolutely destroying Coyle today for his horrific play this season

good to see someone in the media call him out

I wouldn't give him too much credit. He thinks the Bruins should trade Pastrnak for Crosby.

 

[twominute]

Backes also played a much harder game than Coyle so his body was beaten down by the time he came to Boston. Hopefully Coyle’s body can last reasonably well to 35.

Not yet anyways.

Backes fell off really between his age 32 (2016-17) and age 33 seasons. Coyle's age 33 season would be his final one under this deal. The final couple years of Coyle's deal may not be all that great especially if he's already peaked (good chance). Backes was still really effective in his final season in St. Louis.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

The Bruins have an issue at Center.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Wouldve been nice if Sweeney learned from Chiarelli's mistake of overpaying Chris Kelly based on a small sample...but here we are

Haha. That’s all it took was 15 games? Ah I guess that’s the same as Ritchie got.

 

[HustleB]

I focused on Coyle last night. I am buying the injury rumors. He would move fairly well without traffic. I saw him take the advantage into traffic several times and he lost every time. He went from beast moding to be a guy that is easy to knock off the puck. I have no idea what the injury would be but that’s where my gut is.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Haha. That’s all it took was 15 games? Ah I guess that’s the same as Ritchie got.

Even at his best 5 mill a year for 6 years is a bad overpay for Coyle.