The Boston Bruins have traded center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche, acquiring Casey Mittelstadt, a second-round pick, and prospect Will Zellers. Coyle, a stalwart for the Bruins over seven years, has seen a decline in performance this season despite a career year last year. The Bruins hope Mittelstadt, an eighth overall draft pick in 2018, can develop into a playmaking center despite inconsistent production in Colorado. The trade does not provide cap savings, but indicates Boston's strategic shift towards younger talent for the future.
The Bruins traded center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche, receiving Casey Mittelstadt, a second-round pick, and prospect Will Zellers in return.
Coyle, a dependable two-way center, had a career year with 25 goals and 60 points last season, but his performance has declined this season.
Mittelstadt, the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft, offers potential as a playmaking center, though he struggled with Colorado this year.
The trade doesn't save cap space, but it reflects the Bruins' strategy to invest in younger talent with Mittelstadt's potential future upside.
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