Confirmed with Link: Charlie Coyle to the Bruins for Donato and a conditional 5th-round pick - 4th if B's make 2nd round

[JoeIsAStud]

Put me in the hater category. Not even so much that I hate giving up Donato.

Coyle is just about as bland a player as they could have picked up, and you are stuck with him for next year

 

[northeastern]

I hate saying goodbye to prospects but I like this

 

[Johnny4778]

I think next year is the last on his current deal.

Your correct UFA summer of 2020. He is 26 years old with some term. While I wish Donato well, I think Coyle will be a great Bruin.

 

[alg363636]

Good trade.

My only concern is: assuming Sweeney plans to make another move this makes the cap situation real sticky.

Really hoping this isnt it. It's a great piece but doesnt put us over the hump IMO

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Love it.

 

[PB37]

I'm a fan of Coyle and i think he's a solid player.

Fans need to temper expectations though because he does have a way of leaving you wanting more. Good size but doesn't dominate physically. Good skill but his production is more middle 6 than top 6.

Good pickup by Don. Charlie's got versatility, being able to play center or RW and has term left.

 

[CptxMorgan]

I like this trade in general but I'll like it even more if we follow up with a legit scoring wing. Bergeron - Krejci - Coyle would be the strongest punch down the middle we've had in years.

 

[fin8]

Lets see. He’s 26, in his prime, and maybe gets around 18-20 goals for the Bruins playing on that 3rd line? It’s worth a shot I guess.

 

[ODAAT]

Why would you take Vanek before Nyquist?

you missed the I`m guessing

 

[bruinmann77]

We see what DS has as a follow up move

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Not expecting much from Coyle, but I didn't expect Donato to be an effective nhl player.

I guess that makes it a good swap.

 

[Dr Hook]

Donnie makes a move, and right on cue, without Coyle ever having played in a minute in a Bruins uniform people are hating it.

 

[774EVER]

Didn't realize Coyle was only 26!

Can anyone confirm if Coyle has been playing Center this year?

Big body who could be a perfect fit on the 3rd line. I think I'm ok with this trade (as long as DS lands a top notch RW).

 

[Fenway]

 

[22Brad Park]

Bruins just added a 6ft 3 ,215 lb forward with term for nothing off roster.Great deal.NOW GET THE BIG FISH DONNIE.

 

[TwineTickler]

Two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Thata boy Donny.

I think Coyle will elevate his game coming back to Boston and he absolutely solves the 3C problem. All 4 C's are right handed however... so it'll be interesting to see/hear if that's where they envision him

 

[Greek_physique]

I can live with this trade...while Coyle has question marks, we didn't break the bank.

He adds a bit of versatility...similar to what Pevs offered us. Can play all 3 positions and can fill in on any line.

 

[PlayMakers]

Coyle has 2 years left on deal. I like the trade.

He has 1 year left on his deal.

 

[Cronuss]

Uh?
We will regret this trade big time in the next 1-3 years. Mark my words.

 

[Dellstrom]

I'm a fan of Coyle and i think he's a solid player.

Fans need to temper expectations though because he does have a way of leaving you wanting more. Good size but doesn't dominate physically. Good skill but his production is more middle 6 than top 6.

Good pickup by Don. Charlie's got versatility, being able to play center or RW and has term left.

Completely fine. We're a hilariously top heavy team that has been hurt the past two summers because of our awful depth.

The way I see it, Donato is likely a middle 6 forward, he can be more but he needs to prove himself soon. I don't think he'll be anything more than a 40-50 point scorer. That's what Coyle is now. Donato COULD be better, but we need help now.

I think it's great value for us. Looking forward to seeing what he can do

 

[ODAAT]

when a deal is done I always ask, "will this improve the team"? Now, not having seen Coyle a ton and while not being overwhelmed by his performance during those times I still say yes and it`s simply due to the fact that the 3rd line or whatever it`s called these days is beyond irrelevant so this is a good move now Donny needs to go out and get someone else

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I can live with this trade...while Coyle has question marks, we didn't break the bank.

He adds a bit of versatility...similar to what Pevs offered us. Can play all 3 positions and can fill in on any line.

Peverley was the guy I was thinking off, too

 

[BruinsPortugal]

He has 1 year left on his deal.

How do you feel about this one PM?

 

[Montecristo]

I didn’t want to move donato but for a player like coyle who has an additional year left, is still only 26 and is a right shot, that’s not a bad move to make. He’s been cold this year and last but he’s still young and talented with a lot more pedigree than donato. I think there’s a chance donato ends up being good, but I’m almost positive coyle will be good with Boston and also a better fit

 

[Pia8988]

Eh, LW is deep. Natural scorers however are not. Coyle isn't that at all. Not a great shot, not a full time center. For his size he never uses it much. Overall, meh.