BruinDust
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Coyle looks scared that Gourde might send his big bad buddies Coleman and Goodrow after him.
Very fortunately for this team even that's not right. It's Krejci who is the leader in that right now.Coyle's been great but Marchand is the runaway leader for that right now for the Bruins.
I would agree, Krejci is the clear leader for that. McAvoy also deserves a mention as well as Kase.Very fortunately for this team even that's not right. It's Krejci who is the leader in that right now.
And that is taking nothing away from Marchand or Coyle - both of whom have been excellent.
The switch from wing to center makes him twice the player he was in Minnesota. Got to wonder what’s wrong with the wild - Donato has some pretty good offense for them and he’s still considered a spare part.I can't believe how good Coyle has been for the bruins...The best part was I never cared much for Donato. Unreal trade and new contract. In Don we trust!
I can't believe how good Coyle has been for the bruins...The best part was I never cared much for Donato. Unreal trade and new contract. In Don we trust!
He plays a much bigger role than 3rd line center.The trade worked out great, though I had high hopes for Donato and wasn't happy to see him go.
The extension, on the other hand, too rich a cap hit for a deal bringing a third liner into his mid 30s. He is very good and I am glad he is on the team, but that doesn't mean I'd celebrate the contract.
The trade worked out great, though I had high hopes for Donato and wasn't happy to see him go.
The extension, on the other hand, too rich a cap hit for a deal bringing a third liner into his mid 30s. He is very good and I am glad he is on the team, but that doesn't mean I'd celebrate the contract.
At this point, love krejci, but if that line struggles in period 1, u have to swap them.
Or move Coyle to 1RW and add scoring depth moving Pasta with Krejci.I say move one of Kase or Debrusk. More likely Debrusk with Coyle.
Or move Coyle to 1RW and add scoring depth moving Pasta with Krejci.
Read the excerpts of the article that I posted just above your comment. "But one reason the Bruins acquired Coyle and signed him to a six-year extension is their projection of his future as a top-two center. It’s been a designation Coyle has occasionally assumed as needed."
He plays a much bigger role than 3rd line center.
I read the article when Fluto posted it the other day. The fact they hope he becomes a top six is irrelevant to me. He's 28 and is what he is at this point. A very good 3rd line center.
They also hoped Kuraly would be a 3rd line center. They hoped Bjork would be top 6 etc. They hoped John Moore would be a regular. Etc.
I'll say it again, Coyle is ak elite #3C and serviceable #2C....but he's not a 2C on a cup contender.
Maybe. I’m not convinced of this.
He's 28yr old, most players peak around 27yr old. He's a 40pt center which isn't 2C production. To be a 2C you need to be closer to 55pt a year. Basically Coyle would need to see roughly a 40% increase in production. Let's also remember that in a 2C role he's going to draw tougher match-ups.
I’m still not convinced. I won’t rule it out Until he gets decent time with good players