Confirmed with Link: Casey Mittelstadt traded to COL for D Bo Byram. Straight up.

[Willgamesh]

Dumb trade. Avs fleeced us. Grats on the cup Casey.

 

[slip]

Let's be clear, Kevyn Adams has no plan. He's making it up as he goes along. And the standings bear that out.

Good luck Mitts.

 

[Tatanka]

I think my irritation is that this is the first time I didn't see this coming, despite the noise. I thought Casey was a huge part of the run last spring, covered when Tage went down, and really seemed to fit this team well. It's less about what they got. I am also worried that Tage may have been a one-hit wonder, and thought Casey was a good backup until some of the younger guys could get here.

It also shoots a huge hole in the wanna be here argument. It appears that you must want to play here and take a discount or you are expendable. Mitts never complained about his handling, took the demotion to Roch maturely, and worked on his game year to year. Guess we do not want to send that message to the “young core.”

 

[Canucks LB]

That's just it.... with Dahlin and Power around, they're going to be eating up minutes.

Nobody on this side of the trade really understands where Byram fits into the roster. We definitely didn't have a glaring need for him.

I completely understand, but sometimes, when you have a guy with that type of potential become available, even if it does not fit right now, it’s hard to say no.

He’s also younger and going to cost less as well, which helps Buffalo find forwards

 

[Eegs]

So does Krebs get an extended audition in more of a scoring role at C for the rest of the season before the new crop of Sabre prospects start to push?

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

I completely understand, but sometimes, when you have a guy with that type of potential become available, even if it does not fit right now, it’s hard to say no.

He’s also younger and going to cost less as well, which helps Buffalo find forwards

but we already had that player, who was already reaching his potential, and it did fit right now

and we traded him for a kay and peele skit that we had 3 of already

 

[BG82]

Clearly we have another deal in place guys.. We got some solid value but things can't be done.

 

[sabresfan129103]

Absolutely f***ing awful. The one guy who can score and will mix it up a bit. f*** this entire organization.

 

[Jim Bob]

It's going to be interesting to see if that is the case or not...

 

[Ehran]

why not Bo-Dahls? everyones been ok w/ Dahls RD...

Our defensive lapses have remained an issue, so I'd prefer someone that can help cover Dahlin's offensive tendencies, not force Dahlin to have to cover for someone else.

It's like Adams is playing Fantasy Hockey and collecting all the offensive talent he has without understanding the complementary players / skills needed to actually win in the NHL.

 

[Canucks LB]

but we already had that player, who was already reaching his potential, and it did fit right now

and we traded him for a kay and peele skit that we had 3 of already

As someone out here on the West Coast, I have seen a lot of Colorado games, I truly believe that he’s right below Dahlin, ahead of power.

He’s a special player, you guys are gonna notice that right away

 

[sabresfan129103]

Can't wait for Casey to be a 95 point player and win the cup now. Seems to happen to every ex Sabres.

 

[Mattilaus]

As someone out here on the West Coast, I have seen a lot of Colorado games, I truly believe that he’s right below Dahlin, ahead of power.

He’s a special player, you guys are gonna notice that right away

Then you haven't been watching Dahlin. Right below? It's not close.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Power should vault to the top of the list of valuable young assets available for an elite forward.

 

[tsujimoto74]

my devils advocate is everybody is ok with Sammy-Dahls, so why not Bo-Dahls going forward?

as far as I'm concerned Sammy should be 3LD taking the EJ role until he proves healthy for extended time...and maybe Joker is still upgraded at RD with a more balanced type.

I'll miss Mitts and get not being thrilled, but I guess I'll wait to see if anything else comes down the pipe.

Because Dahlin isn’t going to thrive carrying a substantially worse version of himself around. You want Dahlin being the offensively aggressive D on his pairing, not the guy who has to hang back so a guy with a small fraction of his skill can go do dumb shit with the puck.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

As someone out here on the West Coast, I have seen a lot of Colorado games, I truly believe that he’s right below Dahlin, ahead of power.

He’s a special player, you guys are gonna notice that right away

more than our highest scoring player that was playing 18 mins a night?

 

[Reddawg]

Power should vault to the top of the list of valuable young assets available for an elite forward.

If someone would give us an elite forward for him I'll help him pack personally.

 

[Steddy33]

I guess.

Its literally the exact opposite move. And if you want things to change you don't start by trading a player you need more off for a player you need less of.

 

[Tatanka]

So does Krebs get an extended audition in more of a scoring role at C for the rest of the season before the new crop of Sabre prospects start to push?

By default

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Because Dahlin isn’t going to thrive carrying a substantially worse version of himself around. You want Dahlin being the offensively aggressive D on his pairing, not the guy who has to hang back so a guy with a small fraction of his skill can go do dumb shit with the puck.

I’ve long wondered if RyJo is a long-term fit with Dahlin.

 

[Dingo44]

We literally have two 1st overall picks on defense. The idea that we should trade Mitts for another player like that is nuts.

Right now we have three.

 

[Ehran]

IF.. big IF... this is precursor to trading Power away for a high end forward, I will revise my opinion of this trade.

 

[dasaybz]

Its literally the exact opposite move. And if you want things to change you don't start by trading a player you need more off for a player you need less of.

No kidding that's why I said weird vibes. Byram isn't bad just stop.

 

[sabresfan129103]

In any event, I do wish Casey all the best. Great player who despite being part of a shit organization since he entered the league was willing to sign here long term. I hope he tears it up with the Avs.

 

[Dingo44]

Much more well put than what I've said. It's a fair value -- a defenseman with legit top 4 potential who's pretty close to being a sure thing to hit said ceiling. And a good puck-mover and good skater at that. So, IN A VACUUM -- a 22 year old D with upside for a 2C with one more year left until UFA seems like reasonable value.

Until then it's like....wait......the dude we got is flat-out redundant.......and the dude we traded has been our best 200 foot player for 1.5 years......

I hope there's another move coming on D.

Joker has to be moving out. Right now he's probably at his peak value too and being a RHD it's even better.