Playing career

Los Angeles Kings

Boyle was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He played four seasons at Boston College before making his professional debut with the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, in 2007.

In the 2007-08 season, Boyle made his NHL debut with the Kings against the New Jersey Devils on February 2, 2008. He scored his first career NHL goal that same night against Martin Brodeur in a 6-3 defeat. He scored four goals in his first seven NHL games, three in his first four.

New York Rangers

At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, on June 27, Boyle was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2010.

During the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, Boyle suffered a concussion after being hit by Ottawa Senators' forward Chris Neil. Boyle subsequently missed three games. Earlier in the same series, Ottawa defenseman Matt Carkner received a one-game suspension for repeatedly punching Boyle in the face. The attack came in response to an unprovoked incident in Game 1 of the series in which Boyle punched Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson in the face.

Tampa Bay Lightning

On July 1, 2014, Boyle left the Rangers after five seasons and signed a three-year, $6 million contract as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He changed his sweater number from number 22, which he wore with both the Kings and Rangers, to number 11 out of respect to his best friend and former college hockey player who died that summer. On December 12, 2015, Boyle skated in his 500th career NHL game in a 1-2 Lightning loss to the visiting Washington Capitals. On May 25, 2016, Boyle recorded his first career two goal game in the playoffs. On May 26, 2016, Boyle played in his 100th career NHL playoff game.

Personal life

Boyle's younger brother Timothy was drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.

Boyle married Lauren Bedford in 2014. Together they have a son named Declan Gabriel Boyle.

Boyle's best childhood friend Dan Schmitt also was a professional hockey player for the Mon Valley Thunder in the now defunct Mid-American Hockey League (MAHL). The two never played each other in the professional hockey ranks, but met professionally in other regards when Boyle was called to repossess Schmitt's lawn equipment in 2012. Schmitt now resides in Tennessee.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003-04	Boston College	HE		35	5	3	8	36		—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	Boston College	HE		40	19	8	27	64		—	—	—	—	—
2005-06	Boston College	HE		42	22	30	52	90		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Boston College	HE		42	19	34	53	104		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Manchester Monarchs	AHL		2	0	0	0	2		16	3	5	8	13
2007-08	Manchester Monarchs	AHL		70	31	31	62	87		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		8	4	1	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		28	4	1	5	42		—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	Manchester Monarchs	AHL		42	10	11	21	73		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	New York Rangers	NHL		71	4	2	6	47		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	New York Rangers	NHL		82	21	14	35	74		5	0	0	0	6
2011-12	New York Rangers	NHL		82	11	15	26	59		17	3	3	6	15
2012-13	New York Rangers	NHL		38	2	3	5	29		11	3	2	5	2
2013-14	New York Rangers	NHL		82	6	12	18	56		25	3	5	8	19
2014-15	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	15	9	24	54		25	1	1	2	10
2015-16	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		76	13	7	20	57		17	5	0	5	20
NHL totals				549	80	64	144	422		100	15	11	26	72

Awards and honors

Award	Year
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2005
Hockey East Tournament MVP	2005
All-Hockey East First Team	2005-06
AHCA East Second-Team All-American	2005-06
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2006
All-Hockey East First Team	2006-07
AHCA East First-Team All-American	2006-07
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2007
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team	2007
AHL All-Rookie Team	2007-08

[ Source: Wikipedia ]