Avalanche 3rd Line Center: Who Will it Be?
John Mitchell
John Mitchell is set to center in the top-6 for the Colorado Avalanche. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Last year’s team: Colorado Avalanche
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 204 pounds
Age: 30
Stats:
| GP | G | A | P | PIM | FO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 32 | 50.9 |
John Mitchell spent the majority of last season as the Avalanche’s third line center, though he did spend a little time as Matt Duchene’s wing man.
Mitchell is a quintessential third line centerman. He’s as gritty as an energy player, but he offers more offensive upside. Though he finished with a faceoff percentage of “only” 50.9%, he spent most of the season nearer the 55% mark. He also led the team in face offs for a lot of the season.
Mitchell isn’t the biggest center of the bunch, but he’s not the smallest either. I predict he’ll keep his job as third line center, though he may play a little third line wing.
Here’s John Mitchell in action: