The Fan Blog : Ek on the Flyers: Casey Mittelstadt: Yay or Nay + 4 Questions….

I mentioned Casey weeks ago.

What do the Flyers have the Avs would want? Or they just looking to dump him?

We’re not ready enough to add finishing touches like Petterson for a cup run

If I’m trading for anything, it’s picks, prospects/youth, or a young defenseman should that fall into our laps by the grace of god.

Not holding my breath on option 3.

Risto and a 2nd.

What’s with the EP40 and similar monikers, btw?

It works if your initials and number match a firearm. AK47, AK74, AR15, MP40 - all good if you’ve got something like that workin for you.

Otherwise, take a different route.

Easy..nah

I doubt Briere is trying to clear cap room to acquire Mittlestadt. Team has backed itself in a corner. The future superstar is here and the team stinks. Team refuses to do a traditional rebuild and sell off quality players to tank. So of course let's announce ticket price increases..

How does Mittelstadt's game resemble Michkov? How does he compare to Cozens?

No. These idiots need to get themselves into the top 5 of the draft. I expect them to do this nothing would surprise me more. It’s not about getting someone to play with Michkov this year. Honestly they are putting this kid on such a pedestal I wonder what his teammates think

The Flyers don't have the assets to acquire Elias Pettersson from Vancouver, considering they'd want a mid 20's NHL center back as they feel they're in a playoff window, so Mittelstadt is clearly a better option.

What’s with the EP40 and similar monikers, btw?

It works if your initials and number match a firearm. AK47, AK74, AR15, MP40 - all good if you’ve got something like that workin for you.

Otherwise, take a different route.
- Hesh_

Elias Pettersson wears number 40.

No. These idiots need to get themselves into the top 5 of the draft. I expect them to do this nothing would surprise me more. It’s not about getting someone to play with Michkov this year. Honestly they are putting this kid on such a pedestal I wonder what his teammates think
- Just5

Yes, build through the draft. Stop chasing until you have a clear abundance of assets you've built up.

Pass. He's -13 on THAT team and only 9 goals. He's Coots 2.0

Nah. Mittlestadt is 26 years old. I dont see the benefit of adding him. At least Zegras would only be 23. I dont see the benefit of Mittlestadt other than an immediate improvement at 2nd C. The fact that a Contender doesnt want him as their 2nd C should be all the red flags we need. This isnt someone that can be developed either.

I mentioned Casey weeks ago.

What do the Flyers have the Avs would want? Or they just looking to dump him?
- furio16

Probably looking to dump him. He's 26 years old. Hes not a prospect and if a team that needs a #2C has made this guy available, it doesnt really look good for him. He would be a reclamation project at best and I dont feel like we are in a position to add a mid age reclamation project. Look to add someone like Cozens or try to Offersheet Wyatt Johnston

Yes, build through the draft. Stop chasing until you have a clear abundance of assets you've built up.
- Dave21Brown

Who have the Flyers drafted, and developed of note in the last 20 years?

Their scouts are bottom of the league quality.

Pelletier not in the lineup tonight because of paperwork issues.

#1. Do you like Mittelstadt?
He is ok. He isnt Pettersson by any stretch. Same age, same draft year. Markedly less production from Mittelstadt over their careers. I would like to see him producing more with a great team like Colorado. I like his his cap hit/term compared to Petterssons cap hit and term. EP is clearly a better player.

#2. What would you be willing to give up for him?
Not sure about that. Colorado's 1st perhaps. and a prospect.



#3. Would you rather have him than EP40?

Take the cap hit and term out of the equation and of course I would rather have EP.
#4. Do you think the flyers should just wait till the off-season to get the center? Yes

Who have the Flyers drafted, and developed of note in the last 20 years?

Their scouts are bottom of the league quality.
- flyer_nutter

Konecny
Sanheim
York
Couturier
Michkov
Brink
Foerster
Andrae
Provorov
Ghost
JVR
Giroux
Stolarz
Ersson
Frost
Farabee

Theres actually a lot of guys who have had bad luck with injuries that ended their careers like

NoPa
Lindblom
Bourdon
Morin
Wellwood

Scouting hasnt been an issue. You also have to remember Scouts dont make the selections. If they did we'd have Heisaknen instead of Nolan Patrick (Allegedly). The percentage of players that become NHL players beyond Round 2 is quite low. 34% of players selected in Round 2 become NHL players. Thats a significant drop from Round 1 which is 74%.

Flyers Scouting and Development is more accurately average. Not good or Bad. Just mediocre.

#1. Do you like Mittelstadt?
He is ok. He isnt Pettersson by any stretch. Same age, same draft year. Markedly less production from Mittelstadt over their careers. I would like to see him producing more with a great team like Colorado. I like his his cap hit/term compared to Petterssons cap hit and term. EP is clearly a better player.

#2. What would you be willing to give up for him?
Not sure about that. Colorado's 1st perhaps. and a prospect.



#3. Would you rather have him than EP40?

Take the cap hit and term out of the equation and of course I would rather have EP.
#4. Do you think the flyers should just wait till the off-season to get the center? Yes
- MBFlyerfan

Agreed. If he was younger I would be more interested but I dont see point of using assets to add this guy unless you are severly underpaying. My problem with EP40 is he doesnt fit MM39's timeline. When MM39 hits his prime at lets say 25 years old, EP40 will be 31 years old. Even if we got all the missing pieces needed by then to contend, that gives us a very small window to win compared to if wh had a C closere to MM39's age

Pelletier not in the lineup tonight because of paperwork issues.
- Dkos

That's BS. Just an easy excuse to justify dressing Nick De wienerhead

It would be a stupid move he is not a 1st line center

Risto not playing tonight apparently, as long as he is healthy after the tournament, I think he is gone

Probably looking to dump him. He's 26 years old. Hes not a prospect and if a team that needs a #2C has made this guy available, it doesnt really look good for him. He would be a reclamation project at best and I dont feel like we are in a position to add a mid age reclamation project. Look to add someone like Cozens or try to Offersheet Wyatt Johnston
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Plenty of questions around whether Cozens is even a center let alone a top 6. Have zero faith in the Flyers development to help turn him around. Could be a case of diminishing returns.

What would Wyatt leave his current surroundings for this clown show? You prepared to massively overpay?