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

[The don godfather]

2 points in his first game, maybe we didn’t get railed in a trade for once

It's ok you guys need something positive after the nino debacle. Enjoy.

 

[rynryn]

i keep thinking it's a trap. he's going to look point per game for like ten games then...crickets.

 

[TheeNorthStar]

i keep thinking it's a trap. he's going to look point per game for like ten games then...crickets.

I’m scurred

 

[TJL48]

i keep thinking it's a trap. he's going to look point per game for like ten games then...crickets.

Then he would be a direct Coyle replacement.

 

[IAHockey25]

Then he would be a direct Coyle replacement.

You can tell from the eye test that he has very strong offensive skills. Coyle does not. We will see how it plays out over time.....

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Coyle officialy will wear #13

 

[Mpasta]

It's ok you guys need something positive after the nino debacle. Enjoy.

Why are you being rude because somebody is happy that the player they traded for had a good game? Pretty immature.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Why are you being rude because somebody is happy that the player they traded for had a good game? Pretty immature.

Very immature.

I wish Donato the best, except if they play the bruins.

 

[Bazeek]

Very immature.

I wish Donato the best, except if they play the bruins.

Ditto for Coyle. If moving back home helps him get out of his own head and get some confidence back I think he's going to surprise some people.

 

[rynryn]

i'm just hoping he doesn't start to look lazy with the D when he feels comfy here. he looked plenty motivated tonight.

 

[Bruce Granville]

i keep thinking it's a trap. he's going to look point per game for like ten games then...crickets.

First he signs a deal 7x5.5M...

 

[Anaheim4ever]

The name Coyle sounds very Bostonian.

 

[BB88]

Donato can get a shot in Minnesota he wasn't going to get in Boston.

He wasn't going to win Marchand/DeBrusk and there's been a major issue at #2Rw and #3C in Boston, which Coyle helps to address, while basically losing nothing from the roster.

 

[The don godfather]

Donato can get a shot in Minnesota he wasn't going to get in Boston.

He wasn't going to win Marchand/DeBrusk and there's been a major issue at #2Rw and #3C in Boston, which Coyle helps to address, while basically losing nothing from the roster.

I agree plus were knee deep in solid prospects ie stud senyshyn JFK cehlerik Federic where and when could ryan play for us? Trade was badly needed.

 

[Gee Wally]

The name Coyle sounds very Bostonian.

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

 

[TheeNorthStar]

Chhhhhaaaaleeee Cooyyle

I can hear it now

 

[Minnesota]

Wish Coyle the best in Boston. Hometown kids are fun to root for.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Well, the Wild fans will put the pitchforks and torches away for a while now - Donato had a nice game vs. NYR, even though he took a double minor late in the game. He certainly has better offensive instincts than we are used to seeing on the Wild for the most part.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Chhhhhaaaaleeee Cooyyle

I can here it now

Boston should just acquire every Irish named player lol

 

[Nharris31]

Well, the Wild fans will put the pitchforks and torches away for a while now - Donato had a nice game vs. NYR, even though he took a double minor late in the game. He certainly has better offensive instincts than we are used to seeing on the Wild for the most part.

I’m Wild fan didn’t have my pitchfork out for this trade.

 

[Al Lagoon]

I’m Wild fan didn’t have my pitchfork out for this trade.

Welcome to the minority.

 

[SPV]

This trade is basically Donato for Coyle straight up; a 5th rounder is like a throw away. That said, I feel like both teams got something they needed for now & going forward. I like that Coyle isn't a rental and is signed for next year.

Hope it works out for both teams/fans

 

[Montecristo]

Donato is no doubt a very good offensive player. He has a good shot and a good release, along with a willingness to go to the net. His issue with Boston was that he wasn’t strong enough to fight through checks or get to his spot, was bad along the walls, and gave lackluster effort in defensive situations. He would float and be largely invisible for large chunks of games and wasn’t effective 5v5. His effort level in the ahl when he was sent down was also a black mark, a lot of reports that he was dejected about being in providence.

No denying his offensive talent though. With the right ice time and pp time (things he couldn’t get in Boston) he could develop into a 25-30 goal guy. I just am not sure how effective he will be 5v5 unless he gets stronger

 

[Bazeek]

Welcome to the minority.

I think it was kind of an outlet valve for the steam that's been building up within the fanbase, especially lately. It was for me, anyway

My initial thought was that the 5th should've been more like a 2nd or a 3rd, but if it's a 5th that's likely to become a 4th (go Bruins) and Donato has a stronger start than I expected.... not so bad, really. Time will tell.

I do half expect Coyle to go supernova for Boston, though. Then we can all feel nice and bad again.

 

[BostonBruins11]

Bruins Fan's are expecting a 35-45 pts 3rd line Centermen and that's exactly what we got. Goal/objective is 100% achieved.

Our secondary scoring (Debrusk, Heinen, Krejci) has been heating up while adding Coyle means the Bruins are no longer a "1 line team"