In professional ice hockey, trades are common for teams to acquire players to improve their roster. These trades often involve exchanging players, draft picks, or both. The Avalanche and Bruins executed a trade to bolster their teams for a playoff push. - The Avalanche acquired Charlie Coyle, a veteran center, from the Bruins to strengthen their middle-six forward group. - The Bruins received Casey Mittelstadt, a center, prospect Will Zellers, and a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for Coyle. - The Avalanche also sent a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Bruins as part of the trade. - Coyle, who had a career-high 60 points last season, has seen a decline in production this year with 22 points in 64 games. - Mittelstadt, acquired by the Avalanche a year prior, had a strong start but his performance declined in recent months.