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Willie Mitchell

48-Year-Old DefensemanD
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Height 6'3"
Weight 205
DOB 4/23/1977
Born Port McNeill, Canada
Drafted 8th Rd, #199 Overall in 1996
Signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Panthers in July of 2014.
DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Concussion
March 24, 2016
Mitchell, who was reportedly suffering from concussion-related issues, has been skating while contemplating his future with the Panthers in advance of the NHL playoffs, the Miami Herald reports.
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Considering his concussion history, a return to action on that front is hardly a lock for Mitchell, who has been out of the Panthers' lineup since Jan. 18. With that in mind, GM Dale Tallon noted Thursday: "Willie has to decide whether he can play or not... We want to make sure he doesn't get hurt, we want to make sure there is no permanent damage. But this is up to Willie. We want to do what is best for him. That's the bottom line. The doctors have said they're concerned with his long-term health." Per the report, The Panthers expect Mitchell to make a decision on his playing status in the coming days.
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After an offensive renaissance in 2011-12, Mitchell suffered a collection of knee injuries that held him out of the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season and threatened his career. However, Mitchell is back and still chugging along at 38 years old. The Panthers captain scored three goals and added five assists while playing in 66 games a season ago, with most of his value coming behind the scenes as a good locker room presence. In addition to his leadership skills, Mitchell excels at killing penalties, and ate up more than 21 minutes of ice time per game in 2014-15. His impact isn't likely to be found in the box score, but Mitchell remains a key cog on a youthful squad and should be in line for a regular role again this season.
Mitchell signed with Florida coming off his second Stanley Cup win with the Kings. He is a veteran defensive presence for the young Panthers and his biggest fantasy contribution may be helping out goaltender Roberto Luongo. Mitchell had just 12 points in 76 games in 2013-14, but he did add 102 hits and 138 blocked shots showing he can be useful in more defensive-oriented leagues. He won't see much time on the power play, and at age 37, his offensive game isn't about to breakout, so use him only where his skills are appreciated.
Mitchell missed the entire 2012-13 season with a knee injury, but the Kings are counting on him to return to his familiar shutdown role this year given the departure of Rod Scuderi via free agency. He's a far more important player to the Kings than what he provides to fantasy squads, so the Kings certainly hope to have him back to full strength when training camp opens.
Mitchell had a career high 24 points last year as a 35-year old, but that's not what the Kings inked him to a two-year extension to provide. He eats up a ton of minutes and is an integral part of their penalty kill. He'll be back as an important part of their defensive corps again assuming he can avoid the nagging injuries.
Mitchell was limited to just 57 games in his first season with the Kings thanks to a wrist and lower-body injury, but figures to be a nightly fixture on the blue line when healthy this season. He's a reliable, steady presence but doesn't do much from a fantasy perspective, failing to post more than 12 points in each of the last two years. He'll top out around 20 points if he can stay healthy.
Mitchell inked a deal with the Kings in August and should give the team a veteran defensive presence on the blueline. He won't provide much of a fantasy impact however and will be lucky to register 20 points.
As the Canucks' longest tenured player, Mitchell put together a career-best campaign in 2008-09, totaling 23 points (3 goals, 20 assists) with a 29 plus/minus rating. He'll once again be a locker room leader for a young club, but newfound depth on Vancouver's back end should cut into his minutes again, making it unlikely for the 32-year-old to repeat last season's performance.
The 31-year-old defenseman is in the running to be named team captain, but a "C" on the sweater doesn't mean a player is fantasy worthy. In two seasons with the Canucks, Mitchell has tallied three goals and 20 assists in 134 games. The best bet would be to find a higher scoring backend option.
Mitchell is more known for his defensive prowess than offensive flair. He has the ability to create opportunities for his teammates, but leaves that job to others on the team better suited to it. Though limited in regards to fantasy value, Mitchell is invaluable to his NHL team.
Mitchell isn't on the ice to score points, so anything he adds to the scoresheet is a bonus. He will rack up the PIMs and is valued to his team in all those intangible categories fantasy teams ignore.
He'll continue to anchor the blue line for the Wild, but doesn't offer much scoring for fantasy purposes.
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DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
March 21, 2016
Mitchell (lower body) is not traveling with the team on the upcoming road trip, and will instead aim to rejoin the lineup when the club returns home next Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
March 19, 2016
Mitchell (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's meeting with Detroit, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
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DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
March 13, 2016
Mitchell (lower body) will begin skating this week while the team is on a four-game road trip, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
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DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Undisclosed
February 2, 2016
Mitchell (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's tilt against the Red Wings, Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinel reports.
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DFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Undisclosed
February 1, 2016
Mitchell (undisclosed) did not practice Monday and will not play Tuesday at Washington, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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