Montreal Canadiens Could Land Former 8th Overall Pick Forward from Bruins
The Montreal Canadiens are still searching for a center player for the second line, and a new top-6 player might become available.
Kent Hughes has done a lot of work for the Canadiens this summer, and the team still needs to solve a major problem.
They have yet to secure a long-term second-line center, raising questions about how management will address this issue.
With the addition of Zachary Bolduc, Samuel Blais, and Joe Veleno, the team now has plenty of depth for the third and fourth lines.
However, a highly talented top-6 forward could be available on the market.
Casey Mittelstadt Could Be Available on the Market
"Casey Mittelstadt could potentially be on the move, according to sources"
- James Murphy
- James Murphy
"I don't know how many rumors he's been in, but I've been hearing [Casey] Mittelstadt could be on the move again since before the Bruins season even ended,» an NHL executive told RG recently. «There was a common feeling that he wasn't their main target when they traded for him; Zellers and the second-round draft pick were."
Looking at Mittelstadt's stats, he has yet to prove he can consistently play on a top offensive line.
In a total of 438 games, the forward has collected 236 points.
He had two good seasons with the Buffalo Sabres in 2022-23 and 2023-24, scoring 59 and 47 points respectively.
He also had strong moments during the 2024 playoffs, earning 9 points in 11 games.
Mittelstadt is a playmaker who could fit well into the Canadiens' lineup.
He is a passer, and the team has several goal scorers including Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield.
The price to acquire him wouldn't be high, raising the question of whether Kent Hughes would be interested.
Finally, the season is approaching fast, and we can expect to see several roster moves before it begins.
