‘Neither Adams nor Krueger is tied to Mittelstadt, the first player selected by Botterill at the 2017 draft. Mittelstadt, 21, earned valuable experience in Rochester by playing 36 games with the Amerks this season. He totaled only nine goals with 16 assists while playing in every situation, but questions remain whether he is strong enough defensively to play center in the NHL. Mittelstadt will need a strong camp to avoid being assigned to Rochester, where the organization is expected to implement a new development model.’