(Montreal)- Hours after being told to pack his bags, Charlie Coyle was sent to Arizona- in exchange for Evander Kane. Montreal will also include an 2016 2nd & 2017 3rd.
(caption) Evander seen answering the call from Habs brass, welcoming him to the squad.
The Habs are excited to bring in a player who will play first line minutes. A much different role, than the third line role he had in Arizona. Hopefully he will fit in nicely and not throw off the good chemistry in Montreal.
On an NHL level, it will be interesting to see how he bounces back from injury. Hopefully he'll mature and keep his clothes from the showers.
As for Coyle, he was in a role he could not succeed in. He was counted on unfairly to score goals. Habs management reached out to Coyle and asked which teams he would be interested in moving to- he said, 'just one, Arizona.' The calls were made and within a two counter offers- it was done.
Thanks to Flambers for the deal, and all other GMs who reached out.