Confirmed with Link: Mittelstadt re-signed (3 years, $5.75M AAV)

[Colorado Avalanche]

I just don’t get why you don’t buy an extra year or two at that point…

I agree with this. Most likely Mitts betting on himself here and didn't want to take longer contract.

 

[Bensch88]

I'm fine with that. Lock up 2C for the next 3 years, after that Ritchie can take over. Lets hope JD is next in line.

 

[redacted]

Solide deal. Maybe a little bit too AAV, but hey.

Seems like they pencil Ritchie in to take that 2C during those 3 years?.....

Ritchie's progression is likely penciled in as OHL next season -> NHL in 25-26 at wing -> attempt center responsibilities, maybe even take over for Mitts at 2C in 26-27 -> fully takeover Mitts' spot in 27-28. Lots has to go right for that to be the case.

 

[EdAVSfan]

cMac sucks ass at contracts.

We most likely lose our 2C in three years and don't really save much against the cap for it. I'd rather them have just given him a large AAV and keep him for 7/8 years and just let Drouin walk.

Hopefully Ritchie is the real deal down the road.

How is long term better?

You’re essentially cutting off your own foot in that case as you’re weakening the team during the period where the elite players are still elite

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Solide deal. Maybe a little bit too AAV, but hey.

Seems like they pencil Ritchie in to take that 2C during those 3 years?.....

I would assume this is the plan, but the cap will go up, and the Avs are due to pay Rants and Makar a significant amount more by then. So, I guess I don't understand the handwringing, esp. if it helps them keep JD around. Maybe I will hate it more when he's a UFA.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

this guy's gonna hit 75+ points next year and we'll be saying this contract is a bargain vs. what other players around the league are getting.

I don't think that's the problem. He will perform well imo but he will perform so well that he will price himself out of Colorado.

 

[Avs44]

Feels like we overpaid by at least half a million for only three years...at which points Mitts gets to walk. Not a fan.

 

[BobRossColton]

Ritchie's progression is likely penciled in as OHL next season -> NHL in 25-26 at wing -> attempt center responsibilities, maybe even take over for Mitts at 2C in 26-27 -> fully takeover Mitts' spot in 27-28. Lots has to go right for that to be the case.

Definitely seems like a nice slow correct arc.


theoretically anyway..

 

[Richard88]

I'm fine with that. Lock up 2C for the next 3 years, after that Ritchie can take over. Lets hope JD is next in line.

Yeah just like how Newhook would take over from Kadri

 

[arun]

Blockbuster trade coming up in 2 years:
Mitts for byram+ lol

 

[redacted]

Yeah just like how Newhook would take over from Kadri

And Jost for Duchene!

 

[Bensch88]

Yeah just like how Newhook would take over from Kadri

Yup but maybe someday the Avs are going to find a gem in the draft outside of the top picks. At least i hope they will

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Yeah just like how Newhook would take over from Kadri

Hey Cmac turned Newhook into an average 3C who can't defend and the Dennis Parshin of defense. That's great value for a 16th overall pick!

 

[AslanRH]

Term with Drouin is terrifying.

The reaction around here when it ends up being like 6 years and $4M... Not great Bob!


If Drouin gets big term, it better start with a 3, and a low 3 at that.

This is where I probably fall on the wrong side of the board (among the many ways actually)
I think even at $4m, considering the rising cap that will be mid-low 3rd line money.
Seeing Drouin adjust and improve his 2 way game just this season makes me confident $3-4m will still prove a value.

 

[ANewHope]

I don't hate it. It's hard to get a 2C under 5 mill even if the term isn't long. RFA's have more leverage now IMO.

Honestly just a fair contract. Would have wanted an extra year or two but not worth the extra money given where the Avs are at. Would have been nice to shave 600k off. Not a steal or anything. 3rd year shoukd ve great value given the cap will rise but than we likely lose him so balances out.

 

[Tijuana Donkey Show]

Buffalo fan here. It's a great AAV for you guys.

IMO.....Casey was always looking for a shorter term with this deal, which is why Adams traded him. Adams is big into "guys who want to be in Buffalo"....and if Casey was angling to take a 3 year deal and then cash in at the end, there's no way that Adams would have been amenable to that.

The term makes some sense to you guys as well. Allows you to bring Ritchie along slowly and then build him up to take over Casey's role on a cheap deal/ELC. Plus, the low AAV on the shorter team fits your cap structure well.

Also a Sabres fan. Casey publicly said that nobody from the Sabres org reached out to him for an extension at all. Then he got traded. Adams wouldn't know what Casey wanted because Kevyn Adams never spoke with Casey's agent about an extension.

Sabres drama aside I think this is a reasonable deal for everybody and any criticism of term/AAV is more about the Av's cap management overall then it is about Mitts actual value. Looking at it through that lens makes it seem like a good contract to somebody on the outside.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Honestly, totally okay with Mitts betting on himself. He's going to keep pushing for a bigger contract, and that's awesome for the Avs. Really hope they can find him a consistent winger to play with to build some chemistry. He really does seem like the type of guy to take what he experienced with the Avs and use that to drive his summer training. Wouldn't be surprised to see him take another step this upcoming year.

 

[EdAVSfan]

So we have any idea where an arbitration result would land? A general range?
4-4.5?
4.5-5?
5-5.5?
5.5-6?

 

[S E P H]

Yikes, they could not have gotten five-years or one-year bridge deal? Landeskog and Nuke really screwing the Avs because of the situational problems and lack of clarity.

 

[BobRossColton]

Honestly, totally okay with Mitts betting on himself. He's going to keep pushing for a bigger contract, and that's awesome for the Avs. Really hope they can find him a consistent winger to play with to build some chemistry. He really does seem like the type of guy to take what he experienced with the Avs and use that to drive his summer training. Wouldn't be surprised to see him take another step this upcoming year.

I means it's hopefully mikko, but who would that consistent winner be for you if it's somehow Ufa?

 

[The Abusement Park]

Yeah just like how Newhook would take over from Kadri

And Jost would take the position at all.

 

[Ararana]

Also a Sabres fan. Casey publicly said that nobody from the Sabres org reached out to him for an extension at all. Then he got traded. Adams wouldn't know what Casey wanted because Kevyn Adams never spoke with Casey's agent about an extension.

You should really stop believing what people say publicly. I'm not acusing Mitts camp is lying here but literally all these f***ers are lying constantly....

Saying 'Well Casey publicly said' holds zero weight.

 

[RECKLESS]

I'm fine with this. It's a small risk yes but I truly believe in Mitts progression and this aav will look awesome.

 

[Tomen]

Yup but maybe someday the Avs are going to find a gem in the draft outside of the top picks. At least i hope they will

I feel like for that to happen we need to change our draft philosophy a bit. The last like 6 years we have barely hit on anything past the 1st round. Might be time to just take more boom or bust/ riskier prospects be it undersized guys or russians or projects. Even if just one of those hits you greatly profit from them as a contender where you need value from players on ELCs.

 

[Vk1ing]

5.75 million with the cap mostly likely going up for the next few years is fine. He will probably get the offensive bump and play at value for that contract. I think its obvious too that avs have a plan to have a 2c by end of year 3. Why do we have to run with the "250k overpay" narrative on every signing? Like it's fine value for both sides.