Player Discussion Charlie Coyle

[Ratty]

Seems to be floating on the wing so far, doesn’t look comfortable. Tough spot to be on for him, hasn’t really had any continuity yet

Tough spot indeed. He is probably new to the position. Definitely needs continuity.

 

[rocketdan9]

Coyle issue seems like a lack of killer instinct

 

[trenton1]

Needed a goal from him tonight. I'm getting concerned. Maybe I'll blame Cehlarik since I don't think much of him.

 

[Don Cherry]

It's painful to watch a big guy like him waste his size by simply floating every game.

 

[CDJ]

Floaters don’t have the puck as often as he does. I thought he was meh tonight but overall has been a solid addition for the team

 

[rocketdan9]

It's painful to watch a big guy like him waste his size by simply floating every game.

Yup

The opposite of Josh Anderson

Rarely throws his body around. Too cute with the puck

 

[Don Cherry]

I'm not sure how anyone can justify the trade at this point. I didn't like Donato one bit, but at least he could use his small size for floating.

 

[rocketdan9]

I'm not sure how anyone can justify the trade at this point. I didn't like Donato one bit, but at least he could use his small size for floating.

Donato wasnt going to pan out here

But Coyle has done nothing to help with secondary scoring needs

 

[CDJ]

.....that’s because he’s been playing with statistically two of the worst offensive players in the league on a 5 on 5 ppm basis. They were able to start rolling every line once they got him before Debrusk and Mojo went down. And they looked beastly as a team as a result

 

[since76]

Legitimate question ... Does Coyle will have time to score a goal in Bruins uniform ?
After all he still have only 1 year and 12 games to his contract...we will see

 

[badbrewin]

Legitimate question ... Does Coyle will have time to score a goal in Bruins uniform ?
After all he still have only 1 year and 12 games to his contract...we will see

The scary part is I don't remember any real good chances he has had to bury one...real scary

 

[Pia8988]

Coyle is not a goal scorer to a fault. Expecting them is expecting too much. He can produce points with talent around him, but he will never be a good goal scorer.

 

[badbrewin]

Coyle is not a goal scorer to a fault. Expecting them is expecting too much. He can produce points with talent around him, but he will never be a good goal scorer.

But it would be fair to say that we expected more than 1 assist after his first 9 games

 

[Pia8988]

If he had some wingers who could score yes. He could probably have 2-3 more points.

Even his one assist was just getting a loose puck back to Moore and it going in.

 

[rocketdan9]

If he had some wingers who could score yes. He could probably have 2-3 more points.

Even his one assist was just getting a loose puck back to Moore and it going in.

I'm starting to disagree

Backes for example played a strong game on the 1st line (Coyle even had a chance there a few games ago and looked out of place)

Maybe the issue still is a lack of a good 3c

 

[CDJ]

Nordstrom and Backes have each missed wide open cages for him iirc

3 points in 9 games isn’t exactly world beating Either but it’s definitely better than what they’ve been getting from that 3C spot and it would only improve as his linemates improve as well

 

[CDJ]

I'm starting to disagree

Backes for example played a strong game on the 1st line (Coyle even had a chance there a few games ago and looked out of place)

Maybe the issue still is a lack of a good 3c

....no I think the issue is that Nordstrom and Backes are quite literally two of the worst 5 on 5 scorers in the league. I’m not joking. Look it up.

 

[rocketdan9]

....no I think the issue is that Nordstrom and Backes are quite literally two of the worst 5 on 5 scorers in the league. I’m not joking. Look it up.

I do agree

But Backes did play well tonight on the Bergeron line

(Actually he should get another run on that line and drop Heinen with Krejci next game)

 

[Minnesota]

Who were his last line mates in Minnesota when he started this drought?

Most commonly Parise-Kunin-Coyle or Greenway-Staal-Coyle.

Coyle issue seems like a lack of killer instinct

It's painful to watch a big guy like him waste his size by simply floating every game.

My biggest frustration stems from this. 6’3”, 220lbs with good hands? Easily a top-6 forward, right? ... If only he used his size! Coyle was a 1st/2nd line staple for a couple years because of his high potential. Those years were when he had his 40 and 50 point seasons, respectively. After 7 seasons, I think it finally became clear he’d never become a top-6 powerforward we hoped to obtain from the Brent Burns trade.

He seems like a good fit on your 3rd line as a shut-down center or RW, putting up 30-35 points per season.

 

[JCRO]

I'm starting to disagree

Backes for example played a strong game on the 1st line (Coyle even had a chance there a few games ago and looked out of place)

Maybe the issue still is a lack of a good 3c

Nope.

It’s literally what CDJ said.

He’s constantly playin with two of the worst 5 on 5 players in the league.

You’re pointing out that he had a game (not even) on the first line and looked “out of place.” How is that fair? He’s also had two games now with Krejci... but the majority of it has been with Backes the anchor and stone hands Nordstrom.

Can we PLEASE be patient and wait for this team to get healthy and get him some decent linemates to play with before we throw this guy overboard? Hell, I didn’t even like the trade and I’m more understanding and patient with him then people who did like the trade!

 

[rocketdan9]

Nope.

It’s literally what CDJ said.

He’s constantly playin with two of the worst 5 on 5 players in the league.

You’re pointing out that he had a game (not even) on the first line and looked “out of place.” How is that fair? He’s also had two games now with Krejci... but the majority of it has been with Backes the anchor and stone hands Nordstrom.

Can we PLEASE be patient and wait for this team to get healthy and get him some decent linemates to play with before we throw this guy overboard? Hell, I didn’t even like the trade and I’m more understanding and patient with him then people who did like the trade!

How did he look tonight playing alongside Krejci?

I'm not throwing him overboard

He has the look of an NHL player plus some extra

but something that binds it all together seems like is missing

Not mad regarding the Donato trade because he was not likely going to get a shot here also

Just not going to set much expectation on Coyle moving fwd. Hope he succeeds here

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Starting to wonder if he will ever score a goal.

 

[rocketdan9]

Starting to wonder if he will ever score a goal.

It's a race between him and Nordstrom

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Coyle was an upgrade on our third line, but we need players back from injury.

Coyle isn't a guy who's going to carry a line. He would be a top 6 guy if he was.

He can be effective, but he needs 2 legit Stanley cup contender level 3rd line players. Backes/Nordstrom/Cehlarik/Frederic etc ain't it. Bergeron and Krejci have trouble when anchored with those guys.

He individually can be better. But he needs help. Hopefully with Debrusk/Pastrnak/Johansson back, he gets at least 1 actual top 9 guy to play with.

 

[Blowfish]

Needed a goal from him tonight. I'm getting concerned. Maybe I'll blame Cehlarik since I don't think much of him.

Cehlarik only played 8 minutes versus Coyle 15 but Cehlarik didn't help in the 8 he played.

Coyle looked better at center.