Confirmed with Link: Avs acquire Casey Mittelstadt for Bo Byram

[jabubenice]

“Man, he is just so good (Byram) with the puck, he's always got his head up,” Cozens said. “He can skate with it so well, he can log huge minutes. He can play both sides of the game, he's got an edge, and he's just so skilled. His vision and hockey IQ is just, it's incredible.”

It was a whirlwind of emotions for all involved. Mittelstadt and Dahlin are best friends. For some in the Sabres’ dressing room, it was the first time they’ve seen a significant teammate traded. Mittelstadt was beloved. He wanted to sign long-term.

 

[Richard Doll]

Who are we thinking are the best linemates with him?

I have heard talk of Drouin and Nuke with him, and while Nuke makes perfect sense, I am not sure Drouin does, we would be lining up 2 pass first forwards on the same line.

Feels like:

Mac, Nuke, Drouin/Casey, Rants, Lekky
or
Mac, Rants, Drouin/Casey,Lekky,Nuke

would be best, to allow for 1 pass first guy with 2 guys that can score.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I’m honestly glad to hear Bo is excited to go to Buffalo, and that he’s got lots of good friends there. Hope he absolutely kills it with the Sabres.

One thing I’m quite excited about is that I’ve seen a few comments from Sabres fans talking about Mittelstadt working hard to get better and being a heart and soul guy.

I really hope Landy can come back healthy because a line of Landy-Mitts-Nuke sounds like it should work wonders

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Why are they forgetting that EJ and Bo are buddies too?

 

[EdAVSfan]

Who are we thinking are the best linemates with him?

I have heard talk of Drouin and Nuke with him, and while Nuke makes perfect sense, I am not sure Drouin does, we would be lining up 2 pass first forwards on the same line.

Feels like:

Mac, Nuke, Drouin/Casey, Rants, Lekky
or
Mac, Rants, Drouin/Casey,Lekky,Nuke

would be best, to allow for 1 pass first guy with 2 guys that can score.

I would go
Drouin - Mack - Nuke
Lehky - Shhhstad - Rants

That’s assuming Landeskog is eased in and playing bottom 6.

 

[sethro109]

Why are they forgetting that EJ and Bo are buddies too?

I don't think they're forgetting, but EJ is currently being held out of games because he's being traded. At most they might see each other for 1 game.

 

[Ararana]

Why are they forgetting that EJ and Bo are buddies too?

Probably because EJ is gone before Friday.

 

[Alienblood]

“Man, he is just so good (Byram) with the puck, he's always got his head up,” Cozens said. “He can skate with it so well, he can log huge minutes. He can play both sides of the game, he's got an edge, and he's just so skilled. His vision and hockey IQ is just, it's incredible.”

It was a whirlwind of emotions for all involved. Mittelstadt and Dahlin are best friends. For some in the Sabres’ dressing room, it was the first time they’ve seen a significant teammate traded. Mittelstadt was beloved. He wanted to sign long-term.

so mitts will go back to Buffalo anyways.

 

[lionsDen]

I want him to choose something he hasn't worn before signifying a new start. Would love for him to choose an absolutely ugly looking number and make people love it.

I have no idea why Manson chose 42 as a jersey number but as a Douglas Adams fan I've always approved.

Ronnie Lott! Cut his own finger off and kept okaying

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

so mitts will go back to Buffalo anyways.

Or Dalhin holds out and demands to be traded to Colorado.

 

[jabubenice]

Cozens Postgame vs. TOR | Buffalo Sabres

Dylan Cozens addresses the media.

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Granato Postgame at TOR | Buffalo Sabres

Don Granato addresses the media.

www.nhl.com

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

Why are they forgetting that EJ and Bo are buddies too?

I heard EJ hates bo because Byram vommed in a potted plant during EJs cup celebration at his home. I heard it from the jogger I pushed into a pond the other day.

 

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Cozens Postgame vs. TOR | Buffalo Sabres

Dylan Cozens addresses the media.

www.nhl.com

Granato Postgame at TOR | Buffalo Sabres

Don Granato addresses the media.

www.nhl.com

Bo wanted out confirmed.

 

[avalanche_country]

Mitts gonna forget all about BUF after a few games playing on a good team for once.

 

[jabubenice]

Krebs Postgame at TOR | Buffalo Sabres

Peyton Krebs addresses the media.

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Bo wanted out confirmed.

bros before cups...its gonna be like a frat house over there

 

[Avs_19]

Skipping his way out of town in excitement.

 

[Doohickie]

Wonder if he is depressed, going from Denver to Buffalo. That sounds pretty bad...

It was a down year this season for the Sabres after nearly making the playoffs the year before. Certain things (ahem, goaltending) were very unsettled to start the season, and players who had career years last year struggled this year as the team focused on defense in front of a goalie carousel. That's settled down quite a bit now with the emergence of Ukko Pekka Luukkonen as the #1 in Buffalo. Next year should be an improvement, and Byram should be a part of that.

Looks like he's already close to a few Sabres- guys left to right: Byram, Dylan Cozens, Peyton Krebs, Jacob Bryson.

 

[Balthazar]

It was a down year this season for the Sabres after nearly making the playoffs the year before. Certain things (ahem, goaltending) were very unsettled to start the season, and players who had career years last year struggled this year as the team focused on defense in front of a goalie carousel. That's settled down quite a bit now with the emergence of Ukko Pekka Luukkonen as the #1 in Buffalo. Next year should be an improvement, and Byram should be a part of that.

Looks like he's already close to a few Sabres- guys left to right: Byram, Dylan Cozens, Peyton Krebs, Jacob Bryson.

They went to Cancun together during the all star break

Byram's girl is pretty hot

 

[Doohickie]

As for Mittelstadt, his style should translate well to playoff hockey. He was soft early in his career but he's become determined and tenacious with his puckhandling. Good at winning board battles. Has good vision as a passer, not the best finisher (but seemed to be better at that this season). Was the Sabres best 2-way C this year. I'm frustrated with the way the Sabres treated him at the end; felt like a core piece to me, but Kevyn Adams picked Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens as his top two centers, giving them long extensions, and apparently didn't even try to sign Mitts, knowing he would move him. Krebs has come along but he's not nearly at the same level as Mitts as a center.

 

[Alienblood]

Bo wanted out confirmed.

He had to have wanted out for him to be playing that way and to be traded for Mitts

Zero question about it

 

[Richard88]

Greetings fam. Thought this might be a nice time to pop back in here

Love this trade. It's a very logical move from a position of strength to fill the biggest need with a long-term solution.

With Behrens, Gulyayev, and Hanzel in the pipeline the team is still looking relatively strong at LHD organisationally without Byram, so he was a logical piece to move with an eye on the future.

Hope they're also looking at adding a 3rd pairing LHD to push JJ down but it's not a huge need and honestly there doesn't seem to be many great rental options this year at that position. I'd rather stand pat instead of adding pylons like Edmundson who can't skate and would just be Nemeth 2.0 on this team.

 

[Ararana]

Bo wanted out confirmed.

It wouldn't be super surprising, or unreasonable, if he did. Colorado was a terrible spot for Byram the minute they traded for Toews let alone extended him.

Problem is I'm not sure Buffalo is that much better... but if Dahlin truly plays on the right side, it's already better situation than Colorado.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Bo wanting a fresh start shouldn't be a surprise at all.

 

[Richard Doll]

I heard EJ hates bo because Byram vommed in a potted plant during EJs cup celebration at his home. I heard it from the jogger I pushed into a pond the other day.

So...Dater?

 

[Ralonzo]

Mitts needs to float less and get into dirty areas more or he’ll disappoint. Skills are there. Toughness? Drive?

This feels like an archaeological take. That hasn't been Mitts issue for at least 2 seasons. He goes to hard areas and succeeds, especially on the wall. He's a useful swiss-army knife at C or W in the top-6.

They went to Cancun together during the all star break

Byram's girl is pretty hot

Krebs girl looks like Krebs