Avalanche Journal: What could Casey Mittelstadt's next contract look like?

The Colorado Avalanche believes it found the long-term solution at a key position just before the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Colorado paid a significant price for Casey Mittelstadt — namely Bowen Byram, the best young player in the organization. Backfilling Byram's place in the lineup with Sean Walker, a pending unrestricted free agent the Avs aren't likely to be able to retain, also cost a future first-round pick. Early returns on Mittelstadt were very good.