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

[SanDogBrewin]

Good with versatility of Coyle. The 3rd line will get more ice time now. I don’t think this is Sweeney’s only move.

 

[22Brad Park]

Long as Coyle is 3rd line and Sweeney is on the attack for Stone life is good.If Coyle is 2nd line plan then mayday

 

[LSCII]

What you talking about? I posted his size and your saying that .Wait till he plays here before bashing him.Donato never played big .

Don't get your panties in a bunch there, Cochise. I simply said that while you posted his size and inferred he'd be a physical player, you're not right. He won't be because that's not his game.

 

[Krupp]

Hey, third line depth. Enough maybe to push Backes out of the lineup for good, maybe?

I'm just saying, for the trade, it's not great to lose young talent, but in this case, if this team wants to make a push beyond the first round, this team cannot become a one-line-only team again. Coyle isn't perfect, but neither does he break the bank.

I wish Donato success in Minnesota. Coyle as a Bruin will be fine, as long as he's a third line player. I'm only worried that this is Sweeney's reach for a top 6 scoring winger. If it isn't, then what's the problem?

 

[Sheppy]

I like Coyle's size. 6'2'', 6'3'' 220+, not saying he's a heavy hitter or anything. But I'd probably have more confidence in him going into a corner come playoff time and not getting bounced into another time zone like Donato/Bjork/JFK etc.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

I had both coyle and donato in my sim league team... and traded both away. while I had them, I had opportunity to research both guys.

they are similar guys in their strength/weakness...

obviously coyle is much bigger and shoots right
donato is younger/cheaper

coyle has been an underachiever but now he gets a fresh start... and hes coming home... that could help.

I do think a coyle/krejci/debrusk line has some good potential to be a playoff worthy second line.

I don't see coyle ending up at center full time. it is a bit sad that this could cost Heinen his spot. pastrnak moves back to the Bergeron/marchand line if coyle is with krecji/debrusk

but if we can find a center to play with a rejuvenated Heinen on the third line it might end up making sense.

donato was a guy I would have preferred to keep over Heinen/Bjork but coyle is a guy I like better than any of these three. my grade... good trade... im happy

 

[trenton1]

Will they take Hitchman's number down from the rafters or will Chara give up 33?

Ah, maybe he just takes the dreaded #6.

 

[Ladyfan]

Donato will be a good player but these are the moves you have to make to keep a cup contending roster together and add more firepower. I'm okay with this trade. Good luck to Donato!

I agree and have to say I like your name "Riverbottom "..Nightmare band . We watch Emmet Otter every Christmas Eve and have been since my daughter was very young (she is 39 now) . It is Tradition (Along with White Christmas and Christmas eve on Sesame St)

 

[Johnnyduke]

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

Not sure I understand this. People are rightfully basing opinions of trade on the player Coyle has been and what they think Donato can be.

 

[LouJersey]

I watched him alot out here in West.He has talent and they give up nothing off roster for him.That said the big hole is still there in top 6.

I don’t mind the deal, I certainly understand it and applaud Donnie. Just hope people aren’t expecting Nathan Horton

 

[neelynugs]

I'm going to wait and see how this all plays out before I judge it or get worked up.

all lies

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Why would you take Vanek before Nyquist?

You missed the sarcasm eh?

 

[LouJersey]

Would you rather have done Donato and a first for Wood? I would have. One of my first posts was that and I got laughed at.

Yeah I would if that was the only choice but Wood isn’t worth that either.

 

[00BW]

It's a win-win for both sides. Coyle the better player now and the Bruins are trying to win a cup. Donato and a 5th better long term for rebuilding Wild.

Coyle is a RW/C so can be tried in either spot before the deadline. I've wanted him as a Bruin for years. My MN friends tell me he was really the only guy that shows up for playoffs. Always checking hard and winning puck battles. All the dirty stuff you want from a playoff guy.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Third line help I take it,definitely not second line material

 

[13Hockey]

45 point 3rd line center that gets all his points at EV Strength for the organization #7 LW is a huge win

Marchand Bergeron xxx/Pasta
DeBrusk Krejci xxx/Pasta
Heinen Coyle Cehlarik/Nordstrom
Kuraly Acciari Wagner

1 piece away I don’t think we make this move unless we had another move lined up since this doesn’t put us over the top...but 1 Top 6 RW and we will be on Tampa level

 

[ODAAT]

I read the "I deserve to be in the NHL" article about Donato over the weekend and I figured he was gone. He was -11 in Providence.

maybe he thought he was golfing, thought -11 was good

 

[TCB]

First of three trades

Lets hope each one becomes more impactful

 

[LSCII]

I had both coyle and donato in my sim league team... and traded both away. while I had them, I had opportunity to research both guys.

they are similar guys in their strength/weakness...

obviously coyle is much bigger and shoots right
donato is younger/cheaper

coyle has been an underachiever but now he gets a fresh start... and hes coming home... that could help.

I do think a coyle/krejci/debrusk line has some good potential to be a playoff worthy second line.

I don't see coyle ending up at center full time. it is a bit sad that this could cost Heinen his spot. pastrnak moves back to the Bergeron/marchand line if coyle is with krecji/debrusk

but if we can find a center to play with a rejuvenated Heinen on the third line it might end up making sense.

donato was a guy I would have preferred to keep over Heinen/Bjork but coyle is a guy I like better than any of these three. my grade... good trade... im happy

If the plan is to use Coyle on the second line, I may drive to the Warrior Ice Arena and literally choke the life out of Sweeney. Not good enough.

 

[PlayMakers]

There are certain expectations that come with being 6'3 220 and being a Bruin. Coyle is not that.

Those expectations are idiotic. Blake Wheeler was hated because he wasn’t a hitter. How stupid do those folks look now?

 

[ODAAT]

45 point 3rd line center that gets all his points at EV Strength for the organization #7 LW is a huge win

Marchand Bergeron xxx/Pasta
DeBrusk Krejci xxx/Pasta
Heinen Coyle Cehlarik/Nordstrom
Kuraly Acciari Wagner

1 piece away I don’t think we make this move unless we had another move lined up since this doesn’t put us over the top...but 1 Top 6 RW and we will be on Tampa level

yeah no way DS thinks this is/will be all this team needs

 

[DKH]

Coyle has often played below his skill level

This is a great opportunity

This ain’t Jimmy Hayes folks

Heinen-Coyle- Backes/Nordstrom

 

[LSCII]

all lies

You know me too well...lol

 

[Gator Mike]

If Coyle can jumpstart the 3rd line for the next season and a half (...and beyond???) then it's a good trade.

 

[ranold26]

I like it.
Donny now needs to get that other forward.