In a significant last-minute trade before the NHL deadline, the Colorado Avalanche have acquired veteran forward Charlie Coyle from the Boston Bruins. In exchange, Colorado sent forwards Casey Mittelstadt and Will Zellers, along with a second-round pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. Coyle, 33, has been a reliable contributor for the Bruins, currently recording 22 points in 64 games this season, including 15 goals and 7 assists. His experience and proven scoring ability make him a valuable addition to the Avalanche's roster.

Coyle has played a pivotal role on Boston's second line, primarily positioned alongside Elias Lindholm and former Avalanche prospect Riley Tufte. With 472 career points over 931 games split between the Bruins and Minnesota Wild, Coyle brings a wealth of playoff experience, which could be crucial as the Avalanche gear up for a postseason push.