Zellers was part of the return for Charlie Coyle, along with Casey Mittelstadt and a second-round pick (ultimately defenseman Liam Pettersson). After the trade, Boston’s message to Zellers was simple: Keep your chin up and keep doing what you’re doing.

Colorado traded for Coyle just before the trade deadline last season in a deal that sent Casey Mittelstadt, prospect William Zellers and a 2025 second-round pick to the Boston Bruins. Coyle slotted in as the club’s No. 3 center for the stretch run and opening-round playoff series loss to the Dallas Stars.

Less than four months after being traded by the Boston Bruins, Charlie Coyle is on the move again. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the Colorado Avalanche are trading Charlie Coyle to the Columbus Blue Jackets.