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Thought it would be interesting to take a look at this deal after bring up Coyle as a trade value for Strome. Since the trade:
Donato - 84GP / 18G / 21A / 39PTS / 0.46 PGP / +15 GvTk Diff / 34.5 xGF
Coyle - 91GP / 18G / 25A / 43PTS / 0.47 PGP / +9 GvTk Diff / 44.1 xGF
What's interesting is their numbers with their new teams are similar, however Donato saw his role decrease this season going from 15 minutes a night to 10 minute a night. He started off hot last year with Minny with 16pts in 22gp (60pt pace) and this year managed 23pts in 62gp (30pt pace).
Coyle was able to be a pretty big contributor for the SC run last year finishing 5th on the team in points trailing only Bergeron (by 1pt), Krug (by 2pts), Pasta(3pts) and Marchand (by 7pts).
As much as I don't hold the same expectation for Coyle as other B's fans, I'm confident Bruins fans are still very happy with this trade. I haven't been following Donato much since he left, so I'm not sure if Minny fans still feel the same way.
What are everyones thoughts on this deal a little over a year later?