2. Charlie Coyle on the verge of breaking out
Apr 18, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) in the game against the St. Louis Blues during the first period in game two of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Charlie Coyle was a first round draft pick for the San Jose Sharks in 2010, and has only scored 31 goals and recorded 48 assists since. When you watched him play, you can see that he is oozing with potential, but just cant seem to put it together.
This year just may be that year.
Coyle recorded one goal and seven assists in the preseason, putting him among the league best in scoring. He will have either Thomas Vanek or Jason Zucker along side him, who are both capable of putting pucks in the net. Look for Coyle to be among the team leaders in assists this season, while taking that next step, we’ve been waiting for.