COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange, the Blue Jackets sent forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 to the Avalanche.
“We are very excited to welcome Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets family,” said Waddell. “Charlie is an experienced, two-way player that adds size and versatility to our group, while Miles is one of the fastest skaters in the NHL who provides great energy and physicality. Beyond being outstanding players, both are high-character people who will fit in perfectly with our group and what we are building here in Columbus.”
Coyle, 33, brings a wealth of experience with 950 career games under his belt, having played for the Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Minnesota Wild since his NHL debut in the 2012-13 season. He has amassed 189 goals and 296 assists, totaling 485 points, and has been a consistent performer with 40-plus points in a season five times. Coyle has also contributed significantly in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 53 points in 126 appearances.
Miles Wood, 29, has played 513 career games with the Avalanche and New Jersey Devils, registering 91 goals and 91 assists. Wood has achieved double-digit goals in five of his seven full seasons.
Gavin Brindley, 20, was selected by Columbus in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets in April 2024 and played 52 games with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters in the 2024-25 season.