What to do with Mittelstadt

[Flashsabre]

Casey is the next decision for Adams.

He ended last year looking like the player they hoped they had when they drafted him.

He has picked up where he left off with 9 points in the first 10 games. He seems to be a heart and soul guy in that locker room who is well like by his teammates.

When does Adams lock him up?  Does the money change much if he does it now compared to March if he keeps it up.

What would be a deal you would be comfortable with? 8x $6-6.5

I just don’t know where he slots in money wise at the moment

[LGR4GM]

He's making a great case for why he should be extended. 

I wouldn't go 8 years. You're looking at 4 maybe 5 year deal. 

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He better lock him up soon or his price will skyrocket after he exceeds 30 goals this year.

[Hank]

Just like with 6K, I've always liked Mitts. I think he's in the future plans. I don't see him getting under 6.5M. I wouldn't want to sign him for longer than five years. 

[Zamboni]

25 years. 79.87 mil per. Sick Mitts.

[bg17]

11 minutes ago, ... said:

He better lock him up soon or his price will skyrocket after he exceeds 30 goals this year.

If he wants the big money he will start shooting more. He’s got such a quick release and can definitely put up some numbers. 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Best two way forward on the team? 

[Randall Flagg]

Gotta keep your 2C when the only other top 9 C below him on the roster is stinking to high heavens for some unknown reason

[inkman]

55 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Best two way forward on the team? 

Unfortunately 

[Taro T]

54 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Best two way forward on the team? 

At present, yes.  And down the stretch last year as well.

Greenway is the best defensive forward on the team.  Thompson the best offensive forward on the team.

Will be interesting to see if those evolve as the team learns the more "defensively responsible" system we keep hearing about them wanting to implement.

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, Flashsabre said:

8x $6-6.5

If he would go for that I sign him.

[Scottysabres]

Mitts is on his way to getting paid. This is where the Samuelsson, Cozens and Tage contracts are going to pay dividens.

Keeping the core together, growing together, entering their prime years together, all while showing incredible individual AND team progress play together, has proven, is proving and will really prove as a fantastic strategy. Credit to Adams, Granato and staff (except the power play coach, fix that s h I t).

[Big Guava]

Mittelstadt is finally reaching his potential...the switch has gone on for him.

[North Buffalo]

6 minutes ago, Big Guava said:

Mittelstadt is finally reaching his potential...the switch has gone on for him.

He finally grew up and his body matured... little slower than some would like but i cant judge given my track record....

[tom webster]

9 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

He's making a great case for why he should be extended. 

I wouldn't go 8 years. You're looking at 4 maybe 5 year deal. 

This is the most likely scenario. The only way he goes 8 is if he takes similar to Tage and Dylan and I doubt his agent allows that.

[Mr. Allen]

He’s becoming a very nice trade chip if he doesn’t want to sign an extension.  

[French Collection]

If KA can lock up TNT, Cozens and Mitts for less than what Toronto pays Matthews and Tavares that is good management and solidifies the C spine for a long time. Those contracts can also be traded if need be.

The 3C, whether Mitts or Cozens will be well paid, but they are top 6 players who can play wing as well.

The cap is going up and I don’t think there will be a problem with the next wave of contracts. VO, KO and Girgs replacements will probably be making less and there are a lot of ELC guys in the hopper.

[Zamboni]

3 to 5 years 

5.5 - 6.75 per

[Stoner]

Fix dat toof.

[matter2003]

extend that man...he has been playing at a very high level for almost a full year now.  

[Stoner]

Extend dat toof first. I ain't looking at that grill for eight years at $7.9.

[inkman]

10 hours ago, inkman said:

Unfortunately 

@Doohickie maybe you didn’t understand what I’m trying to say.  Our forwards are either offensive or defensive. Not a lot of two way guys.  

[GASabresIUFAN]

33 minutes ago, inkman said:

@Doohickie maybe you didn’t understand what I’m trying to say.  Our forwards are either offensive or defensive. Not a lot of two way guys.  

This is a much better explanation. 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

He will sign the Tage / Cozens contract.

7 years and $50M.

Have to keep the 2B centre who just happens to be our best two way forward right now.  We need to get / develop a few more of those.

Edited November 2, 2023 by Sabres Fan in NS
more goodly ...

[Hank]

Would either of the alphabet boys care to expound on why they vomited my take?  Is it that you want Mitts locked up longer than five years? Naive enough to think we can get him for under 6.5? Too ignorant to acknowledge he's been our best forward this year? What is it? Enlighten me.