Former Avalanche first-rounder's next destination revealed in stunning trade proposal
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A shocking new trade proposal has surfaced, revealing the potential next destination for former Colorado Avalanche first-round star forward Casey Mittelstadt.
Mittelstadt has been linked to trade rumours all summer, and with the Canadiens seeking a second-line centre, he could be an ideal fit.
Casey Mittelstadt headed to Montreal in recent trade proposal.
Jesse Courville-Lynch from The Hockey Writers reports that last season, the Boston Bruins acquired Mittelstadt from the Avalanche in a trade that sent Charlie Coyle to Colorado. The deal also involved William Zellers and a second-round pick heading to Boston, recording four goals and two assists for six points, and finished the season with 40 points across 81 games.
"The Canadiens need to find a second-line centre to fill out their depth chart and have a shot at making a deep playoff run, and Mittelstadt seems like the perfect candidate for that. He has some solid underlying numbers and produces well offensively, but had a really tough 2024-25 season, and could benefit from a fresh start." -Courville-Lynch
The Canadiens could view Mittelstadt as a low-risk, high-reward addition, hoping he regains the strong two-way play he showed with the Avalanche, and they might acquire him without giving up a significant return.
"Realistically, a deal looks like the Canadiens acquiring Mittelstadt in exchange for Aatos Koivu and their 2026 second-round pick.
The Canadiens have the Columbus Blue Jackets' second-round pick in 2026, so they can afford to move their own. Koivu is also a promising prospect who could have a shot at breaking into an NHL lineup within the next few seasons, but to bring in a guy like Mittelstadt, who fills a need, it's worth moving on from a prospect." -Courville-Lynch
The Canadiens have the Columbus Blue Jackets' second-round pick in 2026, so they can afford to move their own. Koivu is also a promising prospect who could have a shot at breaking into an NHL lineup within the next few seasons, but to bring in a guy like Mittelstadt, who fills a need, it's worth moving on from a prospect." -Courville-Lynch
Ultimately, the Canadiens are likely to pursue a second-line centre once cap space opens up. While it may take time to identify the right fit and negotiate a trade, acquiring a centre seems inevitable, and Mittelstadt would be a logical choice for the team.
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