Mittelstadt practices, prepares for debut Thursday Vs. Red WingsSource: WIVB-TV ‘“I just said thanks for the warm welcome and it was a good first practice,” Mittelstadt said of his chat with teammates at center ice as practice ended.’ Related posts: After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut Mittelstadt to cap busy year with NHL debut for Sabres Mittelstadt named to Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster Buffalo Sabres draft Casey Mittelstadt with 8th overall pick Mittelstadt enjoying his early time with the Sabres