3 Potential Trade Destinations For Avalanche's Casey Mittelstadt

Last season, the Colorado Avalanche acquired Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Bowen Byram. Now, Mittelstadt is right back in the rumor mill and could be moved yet again this season.

While Mittelstadt has struggled to find his fit with the Avs, he should still generate interest, as he is a young top-six forward. Due to this, let's look at three teams who could look to acquire him.

Washington Capitals

The Capitals are having an outstanding season, as their 34-11-7 record shows. With this, they are expected to be buyers, and a player like Mittelstadt could grab their attention. He could fit in very nicely in their middle six and give the Capitals' power play another skilled option.

Boston Bruins

It is no secret that the Bruins are looking for help down the middle, so a center like Mittelstadt could grab their attention. He could be a potential fit for their top six and could help their struggling power play. The fact that he would be more than a rental could also intrigue the Bruins, as they are not a guaranteed playoff team right now.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks need to get Connor Bedard more offensive support, so a player like Mittelstadt could make sense for them. He would instantly become one of their top forwards and is still young enough where he could fit into Chicago's current rebuild.

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