Confirmed with Link: Casey Mittelstadt (2017, 8th) - Signed, #37

[Jim Bob]

With Ryan Lindgren leaving Gophers hockey, attention turns to Casey Mittelstadt's status

The Gophers have another prominent player who is a risk to leave early: freshman forward Casey Mittelstadt. The eighth overall pick in the 2017 draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Mittelstadt finished second on the Gophers with 30 points on 11 goals and 19 assists in 34 games. The former Eden Prairie High School standout was named MVP of the World Junior Championship after amassing a tournament-high 11 points (four goals, seven assists).

Mittelstadt declined to comment Wednesday on his status.

 

[Chainshot]

At least someone asked.

 

[1972]

I don’t think there’s even a debate that he should be turning pro.

 

[Buffaloed]

Day 281 Buffalo Sabres Held Hostage
Phil Housley still coach and Casey Mittelstadt unsigned.

 

[darcyRegier]

Any updates on Casey today?

 

[Ace]

Yeah he’s taking six classes a day to graduate two years early so he can get as far away from this disaster as he can.

 

[valet]

I'd be really surprised if he didn't go pro considering the circumstances.

 

[Chainshot]

St. Cloud's early exit might be good for the Caseywatch, since this frees up Motzko to make a decision about the Gophers.

 

[Gabrielor]

I bet he watched his potential teammates collectively not care for the 60th of 74 games this year. Great show boys.

 

[Chainshot]

I bet he watched his potential teammates collectively not care for the 60th of 74 games this year. Great show boys.

I bet he's at Minnesota-Duluth vs. Minnesota St.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Earlier this week, Sabres GM Jason Botterill was unavailable to meet with Mittelstadt and his family advisor as he was attending the NHL GM meetings in Boca Raton, Florida.



This is from Hockeybuzz....please don't roast me I am just passing on what I read. Don't know if true or not.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

How excited would you be to join this ****show? I don't want him in that dressing room, sign him in the off-seaon, let him play in the World Championships.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

How excited would you be to join this ****show? I don't want him in that dressing room, sign him in the off-seaon, let him play in the World Championships.

he would be going to Rochester not Sabres

 

[AustonsNostrils]

he would be going to Rochester not Sabres

lol Casey Mittelstadt's not signing an ATO for AHL duty.

 

[Ace]

lol Casey Mittelstadt's not signing an ATO for AHL duty.

What are tomorrows lotto numbers? Use your gift for good.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

lol Casey Mittelstadt's not signing an ATO for AHL duty.

Lol, The Sabres are also not burning a year of ELC contract to have him play 8 games....so why are you waiting for some magical answer?

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Lol, The Sabres are also not burning a year of ELC contract to have him play 8 games....so why are you waiting for some magical answer?

for what possible reason would Casey Mittelstadt sign a contract to play for the Rochester Americans?

 

[hizzoner]

for what possible reason would Casey Mittelstadt sign a contract to play for the Rochester Americans?

Is there a cap on AHL salary?

 

[Vito_81]

for what possible reason would Casey Mittelstadt sign a contract to play for the Rochester Americans?

To play a higher level of hockey?

 

[sabrefan27]

for what possible reason would Casey Mittelstadt sign a contract to play for the Rochester Americans?

Uh to prove his worth in professional hockey and show he’s worthy of starting next season in the NHL?

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Uh to prove his worth in professional hockey and show he’s worthy of starting next season in the NHL?

Rated the #1 prospect in hockey, not going to happen. According to you the Amerks are as rancid an organization as the Sabres so why would Mittelstadt want to be part of that?

 

[dotcommunism]

Yeah, why on earth would a hockey player want to get a chance to play playoff hockey

 

[valet]

Yeah, why on earth would a hockey player want to get a chance to play playoff hockey

They obviously wouldn't.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Yeah, why on earth would a hockey player want to get a chance to play playoff hockey

20 players on the Sabres who obviously didn't from Day 1. You figure it out.

 

[Kyndig]

for what possible reason would Casey Mittelstadt sign a contract to play for the Rochester Americans?

A choice of being a Millionaire and being set for life in a few years versus going back to school for 3(?) more years...decisions decisions.