Avalanche Acquires Casey Mittelstadt

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club has acquired forward Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres.

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In exchange, the Avalanche traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Sabres.

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Mittelstadt, 25, led the Sabres in both assists and points this season, recording 47 points in 62 games.

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He set career-highs for even-strength goals and average time on ice during his tenure with the Sabres.

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Mittelstadt has played 339 regular-season NHL games, registering 186 points with the Sabres.

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Additionally, Mittelstadt played 36 games for Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, in 2019-20.

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He played one season for the NCAA’s Minnesota Golden Gophers, registering 30 points in 34 games.

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Mittelstadt represented Team USA at the 2018 World Junior Championship, leading the team in scoring and capturing a bronze medal.

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