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Why Blue Jackets' $36 Million Contract for Charlie Coyle Might Be a Massive Overpay
Coyle had 58 points in 82 games last season and was one of the top centers set for free agency.
- On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed center Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract extension. General manager Don Waddell called Coyle "a durable, reliable, productive right-shot center" whose leadership is "extremely valuable."
- Waddell acquired Coyle from the Colorado Avalanche prior to the 2025 NHL Draft. The 34-year-old center anchored one of the Jackets' top forward lines alongside wingers Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger.
- Coyle appeared in all 82 games last season, finishing with 58 points on 20 goals and 38 assists. He reached a career milestone of 1,000 NHL games played while surpassing the 20-goal mark for the third time.
- Coach Rick Bowness told reporters after the Jackets missed the playoffs that he would be "changing this freaking culture" if he returned. This signing reflects management's effort to build around the team's core.
- The team faces roster decisions regarding captain Boone Jenner, forward Mason Marchment, and defenseman Erik Gudbranson as pending unrestricted free agents. With the 71-year-old Bowness returning, management must reshape the roster to support his cultural overhaul.
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Blue Jackets sign Charlie Coyle to a 6-year, $36 million extension
Charlie Coyle knew Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell could have traded him near the March deadline after the center did not fully commit to re-signing with the club. Waddell’s decision to stand pat and the team’s second-half improvement…
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Why Charlie Coyle re-signed with the Blue Jackets instead of testing free agency
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charlie Coyle bypassed free agency to sign a six-year, $36 million extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, choosing to stay with a team he believes is on the verge of breaking through rather than testing the open market.
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