*BOSTON BRUINS LOSE OUT ON TOP CENTER CASEY MITTELSTADT, WHO SIGNS WITH COLORADO AVALANCHE*
*BOSTON BRUINS LOSE OUT ON TOP CENTER CASEY MITTELSTADT, WHO SIGNS WITH COLORADO AVALANCHE*
Boston, MA – In a shocking move, the Boston Bruins have lost out on top center Casey Mittelstadt, who has signed a lucrative deal with the Colorado Avalanche.
Mittelstadt, 24, was highly sought after by several teams, including the Bruins, who were rumored to be aggressively pursuing him. However, in the end, the Avalanche’s offer proved too good to pass up.
“We are thrilled to add Casey to our roster,” said Avalanche general manager, Joe Sakic. “He is a talented young center with a bright future ahead of him, and we believe he will be a great fit for our team.”
The loss of Mittelstadt is a significant blow to the Bruins, who were looking to bolster their center depth. The team had been linked to several top free agents, but ultimately came up short.
“We are disappointed that we were unable to sign Casey,” said Bruins general manager, Don Sweeney. “However, we will continue to explore other options and work to improve our team.”
Mittelstadt, who was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres with the 8th overall pick in 2017, has quickly established himself as one of the top young centers in the NHL. He has recorded 94 points in 212 games, including 35 goals and 59 assists.
The Avalanche, who are looking to build on their Stanley Cup championship in 2022, believe that Mittelstadt will be a key addition to their roster.
“Casey is a talented player who will add depth and scoring to our lineup,” said Avalanche head coach, Jared Bednar. “We are excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing him in action.”
The signing of Mittelstadt is a significant move for the Avalanche, who are looking to establish themselves as a perennial powerhouse in the NHL. The loss, on the other hand, is a setback for the Bruins, who will need to regroup and explore other options if they hope to compete with the top teams in the league.
