Casey Mittlestadt has been sent to Amerks

[Brawndo]

Per Sabres PR

Edited February 10, 2020 by Brawndo

[freester]

It’s 2 years too late

[Doohicksie]

IT'S ABOUT TIME.

This could also mean they're getting ready to pull the trigger on a trade.

[inkman]

 

[Doohicksie]

I hope this turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to Mr. Mittelstadt's career.  I really do.

[inkman]

1 minute ago, Doohickie said:

IT'S ABOUT TIME.

This could also mean they're getting ready to pull the trigger on a trade.

They've been healthy scratching two forwards. 

[Doohicksie]

....or 2D  but yeah, I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.

[TrueBlueGED]

About freaking time. 

[Zamboni]

I hope the AHL helps him develop into being close (key word) to what he was originally projected to be.. it just may take 3-4 more years.

 

Projection and Comparison

Mittelstadt has the potential to be a top line centre in the NHL. He has some areas to work on but he has the skillset to lead a team, if he develops properly. There are some questions, generally about the level of competition he has faced to this point in his career, and how his game will translate at the next level. In terms of a comparison, he plays a similar style to Tyler Seguin. This is a stylistic comparison only though, and not an indication of talent level.

[Taro T]

Better than making him a healthy scratch.

If nobody from Ra-cha-cha gets called up to replace him in the press box, does this indicate they're settling in on running 7 D with Sheary and Rodrigues taking turns in the press box, are comfortable with planning to run 12-6 but will readily adjust the plan, should a forward get injured/ill during warm-ups, or is Thompson close to returning? 

Or, might the long awaited D -> F trade be imminent?  And if so, is it the 1 we want to see or of the Bogosian for GLchenyuk variety?

 

[SABRES 0311]

12 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

IT'S ABOUT TIME.

This could also mean they're getting ready to pull the trigger on a trade.

I’m not questioning the validity but you’ve been around longer. Can you explain how? If I had to guess it’s to clear a spot for whoever may be coming in?

[Tondas]

If Dahlin needs a new roommate, I'm not doing much.

[pi2000]

Should've started the season there.... and then called him up about now for a look.

Hopefully he finds his way, plays +20min/gm and starts lighting it up at some point.

[MODO Hockey]

Finally. Utterly insanity that it hasnt happened earlier. Kid sucks.

[Weave]

1 minute ago, pi2000 said:

Should've started the season there.... and then called him up about now for a look.

Hopefully he finds his way, plays +20min/gm and starts lighting it up at some point.

Hopefully he finds his way is exactly right.  He's trending bust otherwise.

Will be interesting to see if he lights up the A the way Thompson did.  He should do well at the AHL pace of play.

[nfreeman]

Good.

I wonder if RK had to convince JB on this, and if so, how long and how much arguing it took, and if, as some have speculated, JB promised Mitts he wouldn't have to go to Rochester and they therefore had to convince Mitts.

In any case, as I've said previously, I don't want to see him here again until he lights up the AHL for at least 25-30 games.  He's not close to being ready.

[TrueBlueGED]

1 minute ago, Weave said:

Hopefully he finds his way is exactly right.  He's trending bust otherwise.

Will be interesting to see if he lights up the A the way Thompson did.  He should do well at the AHL pace of play.

Maybe he can one day benefit us like Nylander. 

[Scottysabres]

I believe this will help his game a great deal. Build up his confidence to boot. Maybe he can find chemistry with Tage or one of the up and coming wingers.

[Tondas]

I've been impressed with the J-Kru leadership tandem.  It really seems to be a meritocracy regardless of contract, veteran status, whether you wear a letter, etc.  The best 20 play.  Refreshing.

[Zamboni]

2 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

I believe this will help his game a great deal. Build up his confidence to boot. Maybe he can find chemistry with Tage or one of the up and coming wingers.

He absolutely has the talent to succeed as a pro. It’s up to him to be a successful AHLer or an NHLer. Hopefully he’ll get the support and experience to grab that success. It may take him several games in the AHL to get him going, but I’m confident he’ll get his mojo and do well. 

[woods-racer]

7 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

Good.

I wonder if RK had to convince JB on this, and if so, how long and how much arguing it took, and if, as some have speculated, JB promised Mitts he wouldn't have to go to Rochester and they therefore had to convince Mitts.

In any case, as I've said previously, I don't want to see him here again until he lights up the AHL for at least 25-30 games.  He's not close to being ready.

So you have no problems not seeing him again till the end of February?

Possibly for the rest of the season if the Sabres are not in the playoff hunt ?

Because that's were I'm at.

Can't wait to see Monday's practice lines.

[inkman]

2 minutes ago, woods-racer said:

Can't wait to see Monday's practice lines.

Casey hasnt played the last two games so look at those game day threads.

[TrueBlueGED]

4 minutes ago, woods-racer said:

So you have no problems not seeing him again till the end of February?

Possibly for the rest of the season if the Sabres are not in the playoff hunt ?

Because that's were I'm at.

Can't wait to see Monday's practice lines.

If we see Mittelstadt in the NHL again this season, it probably doesn't bode well for where the Sabres are at. Nothing in his game leads me to believe 2 months in the AHL will make him ready to contribute at the NHL level. See ya next year, Mitts. 

[pi2000]

13 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

Good.

I wonder if RK had to convince JB on this, and if so, how long and how much arguing it took, and if, as some have speculated, JB promised Mitts he wouldn't have to go to Rochester and they therefore had to convince Mitts.

In any case, as I've said previously, I don't want to see him here again until he lights up the AHL for at least 25-30 games.  He's not close to being ready.

I wonder this too.   

It's as if RK is serving as both president of hockey ops and Head Coach.   

If so, I'll allow it.

[R_Dudley]

Can't believe it took this long.

That is the kind of stuff that will make you question a GM. Just made no sense the way he was playing.