With the Boston Bruins performing far below expectations this past season, general manager Don Sweeney blew up the team's ...

Casey Mittelstadt could be a critical part of how the Colorado Avalanche navigate early uncertainty and why the club could make another run at a Stanley Cup.

The Avalanche took a big swing to address that last season by trading defenseman Bowen Byram for center Casey Mittelstadt. He fit seamlessly in Colorado and helped reset the depth chart down the ...

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, left, fights for control of the puck with Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14 ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Casey Mittelstadt became a productive NHL player because his hands and his mind are among the best in the sport.

Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) moves the puck against Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Dallas.

With Valeri Nichushkin, Gabe Landeskog and Arrturi Lehkonen not available, the Colorado Avalanche could look to Casey Mittelstadt to play in front of the net on the power play.

Colorado Avalanche's Casey Mittelstadt struggles with production, raising concerns for the team.

That trade for Casey Mittelstadt looks pretty good so far. Mittelstadt had three assists, including setting up the go-ahead goal with 6:31 left, and the Colorado Avalanche shook off a few minutes ...

Casey Mittelstadt, Zach Parise, Samuel Girard and Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in Game Three of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs ...

Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt goes through his morning skate work prior to his first game back in Buffalo vs. the Sabres at KeyBank Center on Dec. 3, 2024.

Entering his first training camp with the Avalanche with a new three-year contract, Casey Mittelstadt is looking forward to staying in Colorado. “After getting here last year and getting to know ...