Casey Mittelstadt traded for Bowen Byram

[Buffalonill]

I don't know how anyone can defend this trade. We literally took a step backwards

[kas23]

I get it. But don’t like it. Casey will be a PPG player on the Avs. We better know how to develop this guy. 

[That Aud Smell]

Just now, Gatorman0519 said:

Casey must of not wanted to sign here.  But still that is a pitiful return. 

Eh? Seems to me that the team's decision to sign Thompson and Cozens to 1A/1B centre money signaled that the team wasn't fully sold on Mittelstadt.

[SabreFinn]

Are we sending Byram to Calgary for Rasmus Andersson?

[Mustache of God]

A move like this had to happen considering all the talent in the pipeline. If it's Mitts for Byram straight up I don't like it, but I haven't liked much of anything Adams has done.

[Crusader1969]

Looks like he plays on the Avs 2nd pair as the RD.    so that's good

 
I am a big supporter of Casey.  Really turning into a top player on the team, and battles   
hate to see him go while floaters like Tuch and Skinner remain 

 

 

[#freejame]

I’m going to patiently wait to see what our other piece is. 

[steveoath]

Don’t like this in a vacuum. Talks about developing players then gets rid when they’ve developed. Sounds like RK snake oil. 
 

 

[#freejame]

2 minutes ago, kas23 said:

I get it. But don’t like it. Casey will be a PPG player on the Avs. We better know how to develop this guy. 

I don’t get it or like it. You’re absolutely right that Casey will thrive in CO. Unless we move out a big name LHD I don’t really understand it. 

[The Jokeman]

7 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

Lol ...

 

I guess Granato doesn't like right handed D-men.  *eyeroll*

[Doohicksie]

4 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

Casey must of not wanted to sign here.  But still that is a pitiful return. 

When questioned about it earlier in the season, he said that Sabres management never approached his manager.  I was hoping it wasn't true but it appears that Kevyn had already signed his core centers and wasn't interested in signing Casey.

 

Kevyn's a fool.  A damned fool.

[Weave]

Moves timeline backwards.  Check.

Trade a player that was risk not to sign. Check.

Questionable if it fills a need. Check.

Player comes cheap.  Check.

Im good with it.

[Gatorman0519]

1 minute ago, Doohickie said:

When questioned about it earlier in the season, he said that Sabres management never approached his manager.  I was hoping it wasn't true but it appears that Kevyn had already signed his core centers and wasn't interested in signing Casey.

 

Kevyn's a fool.  A damned fool.

Wow that is shocking. I figured at least we had 3 good centers and were young. Boy oh boy spinning our wheels. 

[The Jokeman]

On 3/6/2024 at 2:20 PM, Doohickie said:

When questioned about it earlier in the season, he said that Sabres management never approached his manager.  I was hoping it wasn't true but it appears that Kevyn had already signed his core centers and wasn't interested in signing Casey.

 

Kevyn's a fool.  A damned fool.

He's looking down the pipeline with all the Centers he's drafted and feels Casey not needed. I wish he'd add a 2nd goalie. 

Edited March 7 by The Jokeman

[Doohicksie]

6 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

Eh? Seems to me that the team's decision to sign Thompson and Cozens to 1A/1B centre money signaled that the team wasn't fully sold on Mittelstadt.

Casey was pretty clear that he liked the city and seemed to be a leader in the making.  They should have thrown the money at Mitts.

[Weave]

2 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

When questioned about it earlier in the season, he said that Sabres management never approached his manager.  I was hoping it wasn't true but it appears that Kevyn had already signed his core centers and wasn't interested in signing Casey.

 

Kevyn's a fool.  A damned fool.

I saw a rationale not too long ago that Casey was not going to be happy with a contract offer here given the deals to Cozens and TNT.  I could see KA determining that he wasn’t going to offend Casey and just move him along.

[Doohicksie]

Just now, The Jokeman said:

He's looking down the pipeline with all the Centers he's draft that feels Casey not needed. I wish he'd add a 2nd goalie. 

Casey is the best two-way center on the team.  This trade really hurts the team.

[Buffalonill]

6 minutes ago, #freejame said:

I’m going to patiently wait to see what our other piece is. 

 

[jad1]

Roster just became more of a mess. 

[#freejame]

Kevyn is going to make a pair of really solid FA signings to fill our bottom two centers. The deals are all but signed. This is called foresight and I’m happy Kevyn’s thinking ahead. Classic chess players mind. 

Edited March 6 by #freejame

[Weave]

Just now, Doohickie said:

Casey is the best two-way center on the team.  This trade really hurts the team.

PA has been right all along.  Its about a preservation timeline.

[Buffalonill]

Just now, Doohickie said:

Casey is the best two-way center on the team.  This trade really hurts the team.

Are we tanking ? Because this trade makes zero sense  

[Weave]

Just now, #freejame said:

Kevyn is going to make a pair of ready solid FA signings to fill our bottom two centers. The deals are all but signed. This is called foresight and I’m happy Kevyn’s thinking ahead. Classic chess players mind. 

[Doohicksie]

Just now, Weave said:

I saw a rationale not too long ago that Casey was not going to be happy with a contract offer here given the deals to Cozens and TNT.  I could see KA determining that he wasn’t going to offend Casey and just move him along.

But they didn't even approach his agent.  ASK him and let him tell you no, don't just assume he won't be happy. 

[inkman]

Just now, Doohickie said:

Casey is the best two-way center on the team.  This trade really hurts the team.

That’s really more of an indictment of Tage & Dylan’s defensive prowess than Casey’s own zone acumen.