If u want to give a real chance to Mittelstadt you don't put him on the 4

he'd be an easy trade target plus he would be cheap so why not put him in the bottom 6, he could easily take byrons spot on the third if he shows something other than a 4th line talent

As a BUF fan, I think i accept, I'm just holding on to Mitts potential at this point. He's still projected to be our #3 Center, not this coming yr, but probbaly year after. I still think he can be a #2C. But this is the kind of package BUF would want in return, IMO. I also agree with the comment that he needs to be on a abtter line than the checking line to give him a chance.

he would also probably get power play time, I have him on the second line as the 4th forward

Edmonton says no. They have too many right-shot wingers already.

IMO make the deal Mete, Lehkonen and 5th for Mittelstadt.
I combined the two trades.
This gives Buffalo another PK LW and LHD.
IMO that is way too much for Mittelstadt.