Casey Mittelstadt is an American professional ice hockey centre, playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, as of 2024. Born November 22, 1998, Mittelstadt was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres as the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and earned awards like Mr. Hockey for being the top high school player in the state. Mittelstadt played collegiate hockey for the University of Minnesota, where he had a standout freshman season before turning professional.
Casey Mittelstadt Contract Breakdown
Mittelstadt signed a 3-year, $17,250,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He will be earning an average annual salary of $5,750,000 and $17,250,000 in total guaranteed payments. His cap hit remains $5,750,000 over the three years, until 2027, as per Sportrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $5,750,000 | $6,000,000 | $11,750,000 | $11,750,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | $5,750,000 | $5,500,000 | $17,250,000 | $17,250,000 |
How much is Casey Mittelstadt getting paid?
Casey Mittelstadt is set to earn $5,750,000 during the 2024-25 NHL season as part of his 3-year, $17,250,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. This amount represents both his base salary and his cap hit for this season, as per Sportrac.
How much of Casey Mittelstadt’s contract is guaranteed?
Mittelstadt is under a 3-year $17,250,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche and the entire amount of his contract is guaranteed. He has no other terms in his contract, as per Sportrac.
Casey Mittelstadt Career Earnings
As of 2024, Casey Mittelstadt's career earnings are $9,678,730. His contract will bring $5,750,000 in 2024-25, $6,000,000 in 2025-26, and $5,500,000 in 2026-27. By the end of this contract, his total projected career earnings will reach $26,928,730, as per Sportrac.
Casey Mittelstadt Contract History
According to Spotrac, Mittelstadt has signed a total of four contracts in his career, with his most recent being a three-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche worth $17.25 million. Below is the table of his contract history, starting from 2017-2019.
| Year | Contract | Team | Terms | Average Annual Salary | Guaranteed Amount | Free Agent Status |
| 2017-2019 | Rookie Contract | Buffalo Sabres | 3 years / $4,475,000 | $1,491,667 | $4,475,000 | 2020 / RFA |
| 2020-2020 | 1-year Extension | Buffalo Sabres | 1 year / $874,125 | $874,125 | $874,125 | 2021 / RFA |
| 2021-2023 | 3-year Extension | Buffalo Sabres | 3 years / $7,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $7,500,000 | 2024 / RFA |
| 2024-2026 | 3-year Extension | Colorado Avalanche | 3 years / $17,250,000 | $5,750,000 | $17,250,000 | 2027 / UFA |
FAQs on Casey Mittelstadt
A. Casey Mittelstadt's average annual salary is $5,750,000 under his three-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche until 2027.
A. Casey Mittelstadt will be an unrestricted free agent after the compilation of his current three-year contract with the Avalanche.
A. Casey Mittelstadt plays for the Colorado Avalanche as of 2024.
A. Casey Mittelstadt's NHL total points are 196 as of the 2023-2024 season. He will be scoring more in upcoming seasons.
