My honest guess for Coyle is they're thinking about dipping into the prospect pool to acquire him. Proclaim the rebuild is over to hopefully land a playoff spot and a few extra bucks.
Gaborik and Chlapik for Coyle. Gabby could retire a member of the wild, and they pay him off on the side.
I don’t think this makes a lick of sense. A move like that would lead to fewer fans, not more.