Confirmed Trade: [MIN/BOS] Minnesota trades Charlie Coyle to Boston for Ryan Donato + 2019 5th Rd Pick

[ref19]

You think playing with Krejci and Debrusk is not a step up for Coyle? It appears you have a narrative laid out and must make it work ignoring any evidence on the contrary.

Correct. They aren't better than Staal/Granlund the last couple years. Which isn't a slight because those two obviously are really good but it's not an upgrade in linemates

 

[AKL]

Correct. They aren't better than Staal/Granlund the last couple years. Which isn't a slight because those two obviously are really good but it's not an upgrade in linemates

He also hasn’t played with Staal/Granlund the last couple years, so...

 

[Nharris31]

You are going to like his shot, it's better than most NHL player's already. I think if he is on a team where he can get playing time then he could make a difference. He has flaws too and he definitely needs to work on his defensive game, but if he has someone to get him the puck and he is able to get open, he is going to score some goals.

It's easy to see the offensive talent is there, he just played the position where Boston has the most depth so he was expendable. He also didn't grab a spot when one became available like DeBrusk and Heinen did last year. I wish him well, I think he will have some success.

So he should play with Granlund then. Which probably won’t happen.

 

[tntkid]

Nice job for the Bruins getting Coyle.

Be sure to crush the Leafs again in the playoffs please and thank you.

 

[ref19]

I'd say it's lateral, if anything I'd lean a slight step down

bingo

 

[ref19]

Bruins depth chart pre trade

LW:
Marchand
DeBrusk
Heinen
Cehlarik
Kuraly
Nordstrom
Bjork
Donato

A little biased eh? lol

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

26 y old Backes scored 31 goals and 62 points.

Good thing we didn't just trade for 34 year old Coyle? Seriously, what a dumb point you're trying to make.

 

[Chrisinroch]

The pick becomes a fourth-round selection (NYR) should the Bruins advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

So the chance of a top 6/top 4 goes from 1% to 2%?

 

[jgatie]

Ummm no. I’m speaking of Ted Donato’s son who just got traded. He can fly.

You have never watched Ryan Donato actually skate if you think he can fly. He's got the most unorthodox stride I've ever seen. It's like his is arms and legs are moving at top speed, but his actual speed is slow as hell. He is the very definition of "running fast in one place".

 

[keppel146]

You have never watched Ryan Donato actually skate if you think he can fly. He's got the most unorthodox stride I've ever seen. It's like his is arms and legs are moving at top speed, but his actual speed is slow as hell. He is the very definition of "running fast in one place".

Woww, make us more depressed in the state of hockey why don’t ya. I’m already suffering from a lack of sunshine..

 

[rocketdan9]

Nicest thing I can say about Coyle as a Wild fan is that you don't usually notice him.

They said the same thing of Staal before he joined the Wild.

Change of scenery just what the doctor ordered

 

[Terrier]

Two GM's who played for Harvard(Sweeney) and BU(Fenton) exchanged players who played for Harvard(Donato) and BU(Coyle).

 

[rocketdan9]

You have never watched Ryan Donato actually skate if you think he can fly. He's got the most unorthodox stride I've ever seen. It's like his is arms and legs are moving at top speed, but his actual speed is slow as hell. He is the very definition of "running fast in one place".

He also gets knocked down easily

But both of these things could be remedied with an extensive workout program...we shall see

 

[AKL]

They said the same thing of Staal before he joined the Wild.

Change of scenery just what the doctor ordered

Coyle was never a 100 point Stanley Cup winning center though

 

[rocketdan9]

Coyle was never a 100 point Stanley Cup winning center though

He was also not 32 when joining a new team

Maybe Coyle might pan out but worst case 40 pt 3rd liner

No problem

 

[WJCJ]

So he should play with Granlund then. Which probably won’t happen.

I think he's going to need a little time. He needs a little further development imho. He could be a nice 2nd line scorer though if everything works out the way many think it will.

 

[WJCJ]

He was also not 32 when joining a new team

Maybe Coyle might pan out but worst case 40 pt 3rd liner

No problem

40 point 3rd liner would be fantastic imho.

 

[AKL]

He was also not 32 when joining a new team

Maybe Coyle might pan out but worst case 40 pt 3rd liner

No problem

That’s not the worst case. That’s about your expected value. He’s a 40-50 point middle six player.

 

[klozge]

I like this for the Bruins.

 

[JRull86]

I like this for both teams honestly.

Bruins give up a guy with the higher ceiling who's struggled, but fill a big hole on their team for this year and next year as well.

Solid hockey trade for both clubs.

 

[Drew Doubty]

Dude.... you just got a top prospect for a third liner that's Anne Frank in the offensive end... settle down.

I think you might be confusing Anne Frank and Helen Keller

 

[jgatie]

I think you might be confusing Anne Frank and Helen Keller

Awww, why'd you tell him? He was on a roll.

 

[calder candidate]

I’m jealous, don’t know much about Donato but he didn’t seem that special to me so this seem like a great deal for Boston

 

[Joe Sakic]

Damn I literally cannot believe that’s all it took to get Coyle. I really like Coyle’s game.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I’m jealous, don’t know much about Donato but he didn’t seem that special to me so this seem like a great deal for Boston

He has upside that I don't think he'll reach, IMHO. Has a rocket of a shot but doesn't have the greatest wheels.

I think he settles in as a good third line winger eventually, but that wouldnt help the Bruins this year.