Bruins Forward Casey Mittelstadt Pleased With ‘Exciting’ Linemates

Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt is building chemistry with his line, and he’s a fan of the look.

Mittelstadt will play alongside Tanner Jeannot and Matthew Poitras, as the line looks to bring energy and some secondary scoring.

“I think we complement each other well,” Mittelstadt said, via NHL.com… “To be honest, I really like what we’re trying to do. It is just a little different than what I’ve played in terms of a little bit more man-on-man versus what we were doing last year in the D-zone.

“Kind of trying to figure out when to be passive and when to be aggressive, I think, is probably the No. 1 thing we’re going to figure out who we are as a team,” Mittlestadt added. “I think it fits the way we want to play and the guys we have very well. I think it’s exciting.”

Jeannot will bring size and physicality to the line, while Poitras adds speed and youth. Mittlestadt will be the leader and playmaker.

Bruins coach Marco Sturm, meanwhile, believes Jeannot and Poitras will bring the best out of Mittlestadt.

“With Mittelstadt, the ability to move pucks and find guys – I thought it would be maybe a good pair to move forward,” Sturm said. “Somebody on (Mittelstadt’s) side needs to have speed. Casey, he will find you. He’s that good on the puck and that smart. He will find you. But he needs guys to push him along and push him forward.”

Mittlestadt is entering the second year of a three-year, $17.25 million contract. He recorded four goals and two assists for six points in 18 games with Boston after the trade from the Colorado Avalanche at the deadline.