That trade has turned out to be quite the success story for the Boston Bruins, with Charlie Coyle well and truly cementing himself as third-line center and showing plenty of ability to step up higher in the line-up if needed.
At the time of the trade, there were plenty of doubters; Ryan Donato, the player headed the other direction, was no doubt a talented prospect and had made a case for regular inclusion in the Boston Bruins line-up.
By comparison, Charlie Coyle hadn’t really found his place with the Wild; he was consistent enough with his points production, but was just there rather than standing out in any way.