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Why Blue Jackets' $36 million contract for Charlie Coyle might be a massive overpay
TL;DR
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract, raising concerns about whether this deal is an overpay. Coyle is a sought-after NHL center who likely would have attracted multiple offers in free agency.
Key points
- Charlie Coyle signed a six-year contract with the Blue Jackets
- The total value of the contract is $36 million
- Coyle is considered a quality NHL center
- There was potential interest from multiple teams if he reached free agency
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Charlie Coyle is a quality NHL center.
If he had reached free agency, there would've been plenty of teams interested in signing him.
But he never got to that point, because the Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed Coyle on Tuesday to a six-year contract worth $6 million per year, for a total of $36 million.
You can't blame Coyle for taking the deal. In many ways, it might be a massive overpay.
Why did Blue Jackets sign Charlie Coyle for $36 million?
The Blue Jackets likely knew Coyle would be desirable in a relatively unexciting unrestricted free agent market, and they made him an offer he couldn't refuse right now.
Coyle is coming off a season in which he had 58 points (20 goals, 38 assists) in 82 games. He has 543 points in his NHL career spanning 1,032 games.
Clearly, he's a reliable player.
The question mostly comes down to the years, given Coyle will turn 40 before the deal is done.
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Q&A
Why did the Columbus Blue Jackets sign Charlie Coyle for $36 million?
The Blue Jackets re-signed Charlie Coyle to ensure they retain a quality center, despite concerns about the contract's value.
What are the implications of Charlie Coyle's $36 million contract for the Blue Jackets?
The contract may impact the team's salary cap flexibility and future roster decisions, especially if Coyle underperforms.
How does Charlie Coyle's contract compare to other NHL center contracts?
Coyle's $6 million per year average places him among the higher-paid centers, which could be seen as an overpay compared to similar players.
