Confirmed Trade: [COL/BOS] Charlie Coyle, 2026 5th round pick for Casey Mittelstadt, Will Zellers, 2025 2nd round pick

[Sergei Shirokov]

Putting aside the assets paid, getting Nelson & Coyle down the middle isn't a bad bit of work for Colorado going into the playoffs.

They get heavier, solidify their C position. They aren't sexy moves but they definitely bolstered the roster.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Charlie Coyle is the ideal 3C though, definitely not a player i have problem with. But man, the series of disaster short sighted moves from CMac.

 

[weaponomega]

Coyle will never fight and rarely finishes hits *aside from playoffs, but he is as physical along the boards and maintaining possession of the puck on a one man cycle as you will find.

A perfect 3rd line shutdown center for the playoffs.

Not a need for the Bruins hence his moving on.

I wouldn't say shutdown though. He's not great defensively

 

[dirtydanglez]

cup or bust.

cmac and bednar should be let go if they dont win.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Charlie Coyle is the ideal 3C though, definitely not a player i have problem with. But man, the series of disaster short sighted moves from CMac.

Yeah having Mitts at 3C could have worked, but could have been even more of a disaster than him at 2C.

Coyle is a much better fit in that role.

So I’m all for the idea of the trade, I just can’t believe we had to include the 2nd rounder to do it.

 

[uncleben]

Technically this is in the Matt Duchene trade tree

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Like this deal for Boston

Coyle’s a beauty 3rd line C but has looked lost playing in the top 6.

Bruins get some more skill

 

[Dog]

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Yeah having Mitts at 3C could have worked, but could have been even more of a disaster than him at 2C.

Coyle is a much better fit in that role.

So I’m all for the idea of the trade, I just can’t believe we had to include the 2nd rounder to do it.

Zellers is the major gain for Bruins. He is solid goal scorer surprised Avs just gave him away.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I really don't understand this from the Avalanche side. It looks like Mitts was a cap dump in this. Wtf

 

[Avsfan1921]

Coyle will never fight and rarely finishes hits *aside from playoffs, but he is as physical along the boards and maintaining possession of the puck on a one man cycle as you will find.

A perfect 3rd line shutdown center for the playoffs.

Not a need for the Bruins hence his moving on.

Yup. He's not as physical as much you'd think (or hope) he'd be with his size, but furthest thing from soft. Won't be throwing big hits but he absolutely uses his size to his advantage. Monster along the boards.

I really like Coyle - this seems like a bit much for him but when he's used appropriately he's a really great player. Perfect 3C. Can absolutely disappear for stretches at a time but he's a great teammate who has had his fair share of clutch moments. Was put in a way bigger role than he should have been here for the past 2 years and always had a good attitude and performed, especially last year.

Thanks for the info, it is greatly appreciated!

Is it just me or is Joe Sakic day drinking the last 2 days?

Huge overpayment on both trades.

Yes, it is just you. Joe isn’t making the trades and hasn’t for some time now.

 

[DaaaaB's]

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[Jixer19]

Rather have Coyle as the 3c over Mittelstadt for sure. Not the biggest fan of the cost, but I have trust in the Avs front office, so see how it all works out

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[DaaaaB's]

Isn't Middlestadt supposed to be a bit soft?

Pretty much the entire league is soft nowadays.

Hahahah what? I wouldn’t move Carlo for Casey freaking Mid. Come on man.


Hahahah what? I wouldn’t move Carlo for Casey freaking Mid. Come on man.

You can say that again.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I wouldn't say shutdown though. He's not great defensively

Excellent PKer, no?
Not in a Bergeron way, or Marchand.

More in a wear down the opposition with size and compete. Worked well against Florida and in 2019.

He will thrive in the west if left in the 3C role on a deep roster.

 

[Avsfan1921]

I really don't understand this from the Avalanche side. It looks like Mitts was a cap dump in this. Wtf

The reason for the Avs side is that they percieve this player as a better fit for a playoff run this year. If mitts was a cap dump, then that says everything needed on how they thought he’d fit when it mattered and to justify moving on from him.

 

[Tralfamadore]

I really don't understand this from the Avalanche side. It looks like Mitts was a cap dump in this. Wtf

I mean you've watched the games. Casey has had an absolutely awful awful season. Black hole with the puck.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Byram Bowem + 2nd for Coyle.

If i proposed that a while back.... LOL

 

[Kegs]

Sweeney Sticking moves.

 

[Coach Parker]

Win - win for both.

Coyle is better suited as the 3rd line C in Colorado for the playoffs.

Middelstadt is a better gamble for a C in Boston moving forward.

 

[Hasbro]

Sunk cost.

 

[Bonin21]

This seems like a bad trade for COL because Zellers could be a beast.

 

[Avs2022]

I wonder how many people here have actually watch Mitts play this year? Can't win a board battle, can't make a decent pass, coughs the puck up every play. Looks lost out there.

 

[Score08]

I wonder how many people here have actually watch Mitts play this year? Can't win a board battle, can't make a decent pass, coughs the puck up every play. Looks lost out there.

You just described coyles year so far

 

[a mangy Meowth]

You just described a coyles year so far

Oh you just wait

 

[False Start]

You guys will like Coyle, he'll work well as a 3rd line C with matchup advantages and great possession metrics.

Just don't expect him to utilize all of his talents. He'll be a highlight reel once in awhile but he'll never do it consistently.