"It's a special thing. I was looking forward to this game, just playing in the Garden again. I missed it. Now I'll be on the other side. But I've got to switch gears, too, because it's a really big game for us. (The Bruins) right ahead of us in the standings. You can maybe even bring a couple of different emotions, but as long as you're ready and be prepared and focused on what the task is, you'll be ready to play."
"I was pretty fortunate to play and play for so many great teams and learn from a lot of different players and coaches and everything that comes with it here. That stuff comes to mind pretty quickly. I'm just lucky and fortunate to have been here for so long and play in front of my family and friends, play for an Original Six team, a team I grew up watching."
"It's a very special thing. And the more you get away from it and time passes, you think more about it, you feel very, very fortunate. Because not a lot of people get to do that for as long as I got to. I feel very, very lucky. Nothing but grateful and fortunate to have played here."
Charlie Coyle, a Weymouth native and former Boston Bruins fan favorite, returned to the Garden to play against his former team as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coyle was traded to Colorado at the previous trade deadline and subsequently traded to Columbus in the offseason. Despite the emotional significance of playing in the arena where he spent over six years, Coyle emphasized the importance of focusing on the competitive task ahead, as the Bruins remain close in the standings. He reflected on his fortunate career with Boston, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to play for an Original Six team he grew up watching, in front of family and friends, and learning from exceptional players and coaches throughout his tenure.
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