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Blue Jackets Sign Coyle to 6-Year, $36 M Deal, 411-Game Streak

5/13/2026

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Summary

Coyle Signs Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million extension on May 12, 2026.
The deal includes a $6 million average annual value, a full no-movement clause for years 1-4 and trade-list eligibility in years 5-6.
Coyle posted 20 goals, 38 assists and 58 points in 82 games during the 2025-26 season.
He has maintained a 411-game streak since Oct. 16, 2021 after Columbus acquired him from Colorado on June 27, 2025.

Summary

Coyle Stays Loyal

Coyle stayed with the Columbus Blue Jackets because of loyalty to GM Don Waddell, love for the city, and coach Rick Bowness.
Waddell reported receiving more than ten calls from other NHL clubs about Coyle during free agency.
Coyle said his wife Danielle and their two young daughters have settled in Ohio, shaping his decision.

History

Historical Context

The 2004-05 lockout, triggered when owners halted play on September 16 2004 and resolved with a new CBA on July 13 2005, introduced a $39 million team salary cap and no-movement clauses. That framework under Commissioner Gary Bettman now guides deals like Columbus’s six-year, $36 million extension for forward Charlie Coyle, which includes a $6 million AAV and a four-year no-movement clause.

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Coyle Signs Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million extension on May 12, 2026.
The deal includes a $6 million average annual value, a full no-movement clause for years 1-4 and trade-list eligibility in years 5-6.
Coyle posted 20 goals, 38 assists and 58 points in 82 games during the 2025-26 season.
He has maintained a 411-game streak since Oct. 16, 2021 after Columbus acquired him from Colorado on June 27, 2025.

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