Charlie Coyle C CBJ Sat 12/14/13 1:08 PM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle will move from center on the Minnesota second line to right wing on the team's first line alongside Zach Parise and Mikko Koivu.
Coyle has had most of his success on the wing of the top unit and has struggled as a center. The Wild called up Erik Haula to center the second line featuring Jason Pomminville and Nino Niederreiter. The lines will likely stay this way until Mikael Granlund recovers from a concussion. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Sat 12/7/13 4:35 PM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle has struggled on faceoffs this season, especially of late, but he's projected to remain in the middle for the start of the Sunday's game against San Jose.
"Faceoffs are a big part of the game and if I'm not winning them and the team's not winning, it's less possession for us, so it's a huge thing," he said. "Definitely something I have work on. I haven't been the best at it. I just have to get back to being confident in the circle." In his past seven games, he has won just 23 percent of his draws and he owns a 34.4 percent success rate on 125 faceoffs this year. Coyle has eight points in 19 games, so his offense could use some work as well.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Tue 12/3/13 8:47 AM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle netted his third goal of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over Philadelphia.
The marker was his first since Nov. 15 and it snapped a five-game pointless drought. Coyle has been sidetracked by injury this year, but so far he has only seven points in 17 appearances.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Thu 11/21/13 4:49 AM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle is receiving some prime ice-time alongside Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise over the last couple of games for the Wild.
Since November 5th, Coyle has recorded six points along with 12 shots on goal in eight contests. Another huge positive is that he's been placed on a power-play unit alongside Koivu, Parise, Jason Pominville and Ryan Suter (54.1 percent of all Minnesota man advantage opportunities). That's some serious firepower potential that Coyle is lucky enough to slot alongside. At just seven percent Yahoo! owned, Coyle is certainly someone to at least keep on a watch list for the next couple of contests.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Mon 11/18/13 11:57 AM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle earned an assist on Mikko Koivu's game-winning goal against Winnipeg on Sunday.
He has produced one goal and two helpers during his three-game point streak and he has picked up five points in his last six matches.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Thu 11/14/13 11:36 AM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle picked up an assist and seven penalty minutes in Minnesota's shootout win over Toronto on Wednesday night.
His takeaway on a pass from Phil Kessel helped set up the game-tying goal by Zach Parise late in the third period. Coyle was also a combatant, in an unlikely fight pairing, with Toronto's Joffrey Lupul. Coach Mike Yeo described Wednesday's performance as a "building block" game for Coyle. "We're going to have patience with him," said the Wild bench boss. "He's shown already what an impact he can have in our lineup, how effective he can be. At the same time, we also know he's not on top of his game." The 21-year-old forward has three points in seven games this year.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Thu 11/7/13 11:01 PM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle netted his first goal of the season in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Washington.
Coyle has been in and out of the lineup due to injuries this season, but has recorded two points in the five games he has dressed for. Mikael Granlund continued his strong sophomore season with a goal in the Minnesota loss.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Tue 11/5/13 12:43 PM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle is expected to return from an undisclosed injury on Tuesday.
Coyle missed 11 games from a sprain knee before returning on Friday. He then missed Sunday's contest for "precautionary" reasons.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Sun 11/3/13 1:15 PM
Charlie Coyle
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Charlie Coyle will not play Sunday against the Devils.
He is suffering from some sort of mild injury that will keep him out of the lineup. Wild coach Michael Yeo indicated that Coyle will miss the game for "precautionary" reasons. Place Coyle on reserve and start someone in his place against New Jersey.
Charlie Coyle C CBJ Fri 11/1/13 9:35 AM
Charlie Coyle
C CBJ
Charlie Coyle will return to Minnesota's lineup on Friday after missing the last 11 games with a sprained knee.
He is going to open the contest alongside Zach Parise. The other winger on the line could be Justin Fontaine or Dany Heatley. Coyle had no points and six shots in two games prior to getting hurt.