2019 NHL Trade Deadline: 5 biggest impact trades
By Jasmine Yen
As the 2019 NHL trade deadline comes to a close and the dust settles, we can now look back on all the trades made. Which ones had the biggest impact?
The 2019 NHL trade deadline is over and it was a big one. 18 trades in total, 27 players dealt, and a bunch of new playoff contenders.
There were many trades ranging from minor league transactions to superstar talent. Here are five trades that had the biggest impact. Any trade from the months of January and February will count.
5. Boston Bruins – Charlie Coyle
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Boston receives: Charlie Coyle
Minnesota receives: Ryan Donato, conditional fifth round pick
The Boston Bruins have one of the best top lines in hockey. But after that, their depth starts to trickle off. They have some depth, but the first line is where most of the offense comes from. That top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and David Pastrnak accounts for 38% of the team’s points and 42% of the team’s goals.
However, with the addition of Charlie Coyle, the Bruins now have three solid centers which will help them fight against the Toronto Maple Leafs’ center trio of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and Nazem Kadri.
Ultimately, the Bruins and Leafs will meet in the first round again and the Bruins have to stock up assets to help them move on to round two. Coyle as the third line center helps Bruce Cassidy when he has to match up line for line as well as gives the Bruins more depth in general.