One year later, Charlie Coyle trade has been a success for Bruins

"The NHL player the Bruins got in return for Coyle was forward Casey Mittelstadt. He has tallied 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 47 games this season. He's on pace to score 15-plus goals for the fourth time in his career. He's also making a positive impact on Boston's power play, which ranks third in the league with a 26.9 percent success rate."

"The Bruins also acquired prospect Will Zellers in the Coyle trade. Zellers was a third-round pick by the Avalanche in 2024. He led the USHL in goals with 44 during the 2024-25 season and earned USHL Player and Forward of the Year awards. Zellers has exciting goal-scoring ability with the potential to be a top-six wing in the NHL."

The Boston Bruins dismantled their roster before the 2025 trade deadline, trading veteran players including Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche. The trade has proven successful for Boston. In return, the Bruins acquired forward Casey Mittelstadt, who has recorded 28 points in 47 games and contributes to the league's third-ranked power play. The team also obtained prospect Will Zellers, a 2024 third-round pick who led the USHL in goals and earned Player and Forward of the Year honors. Zellers is now excelling at the University of North Dakota with 26 points in 31 games. Additionally, Boston received a 2025 second-round pick. Coyle returns to TD Garden on Thursday as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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