Casey Mittelstadt a signé un contrat de 1 ans d'une valeur de 874 125 $ avec les Sabres de Buffalo, le 23 déc. 2020. Le contrat comporte un cap hit de 874 125 $.
this is a case of needs to be moved to a new team.
At some point both sides need to recognize it didn't work out and give him a second chance somewhere else.
Obviously a good signing. I'd love to be surprised and have him make the team but I think he needs more time in the A. Still got a lot of skill and good upside as long as we don't rush him more and support him once he gets to the NHL level full time
I have probably asked this already but what's up with Middlestadt? Seems like he's having trouble securing a place on the roster. Just growing pains adjusting to the NHL?
I have probably asked this already but what's up with Middlestadt? Seems like he's having trouble securing a place on the roster. Just growing pains adjusting to the NHL?
It seems to me that he's a top six Forward who's not good enough to play in the top six. He's not really built for a more defensive role either. So unless he's scoring 45+ points, he really serves no purpose on an NHL roster. I don't think he's a bust, though. He was just physically and maybe mentally immature. He'll be a solid NHL Forward in another year or 2.
this is a case of needs to be moved to a new team.
At some point both sides need to recognize it didn't work out and give him a second chance somewhere else.
Normally I would agree 100%. Nylander absolutely had to go and BUF got pretty solid value for him. But, I think the market value for Casey is too low to trade. BUF would get crushed and he could still become a top 6 Forward. I would roll the dice and keep him for at least another year. He probably wouldn't bring better than a 2nd rounder at this point.