Player Discussion Casey Mittelstadt (2017, 8th) #37 - Part III

[valet]

We'll have to see his progress. I don't know how he gets to the level he needs to be in without professional level experience. It wasn't just that he wasn't in NHL shape, it's that the game was moving too fast for him. He needs that AHL level experience. He should plan for an entire season in Rochester.

I agree. Half a year minimum, and only if he really blows everyone's socks off. He's not ready yet otherwise and could turn into a project.

 

[joshjull]

It can be hard for someone that was always one of the best without ever having to work on things other than what he likes ie hand eye coordination, shooting etc to develop a grinder mindset and turn into s gym rat. Hopefully he had a come to Jesus moment and realized how much that effort transformed MacKinnon and Briere. The team provides the tools but it's the man that needs to supply the motivation

Along these lines I remember reading about Bustmuffin (Eric Rasmussen trains Mitts In the offseason) trying and failing to get Mitts to understand the level of offseason work needed for the NHL. This was prior to his rookie year. Then after Mitts struggled as a rookie he finally got it and started working hard in the gym last summer. But he had a lot more than one offseason of work ahead of him too get where he needs to be. Hopefully this long offseason gets him the equivalent of two offseason of work under his belt.

 

[couture23]

He's 21 and been thrown into situations that he never should have been thrown into. Some of the comments are so over-reactionary it's not even funny.

 

[Gabrielor]

If Casey earns a spot on this team, I'll happily welcome him.

If he's gifted one either in the name of saving money, or forced to because 'He's an 8th pick guys!', he will get crucified by Sabres fans everywhere, again.

 

[K8fool]

Casey Middlestart appears on the cover of mens fitness for October..

pillsbiru diugh boy wuth abs - Google Search

 

[Club]

Welcome back.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Another year where fans can think he's already washed up...

Glad he's finally signed.

 

[OkimLom]

Welcome back.

Fair deal.

 

[Gras]

One dollar for every kill he's gotten in Fortnite over the offseason.

 

[jc17]

One dollar for every kill he's gotten in Fortnite over the offseason.

1 million dollars for every pullup he can do

 

[flashsabre]

If Mitts could take a step and be an NHL player this season:

Hall Eichel Reinhart
Skinner Staal Cozens
Goalofsson Mitts Tage
Girgs Eakin Okposo Reider Lazar

I would have Cozens sit on one side of Staal and Mitts the other side of Staal in the dressing room. Tage can sit besides Cozens so he is close too.

would be a nice forward group. D and Goalies still need massaging.

 

[brian_griffin]

One dollar for every kill he's gotten in Fortnite over the offseason.

Too bad no more incentives allowed until he’s 35 & over.

 

[Jacob582]

As expected, looks like a 2-way contract. Capfriendly showing minor salary of $70,000.

 

[explore]

As expected, looks like a 2-way contract. Capfriendly showing minor salary of $70,000.

He belongs in the AHL for at least one more, preferably two full seasons. He was in over his head when he was in the NHL. Let him build up his confidence in the AHL and hopefully improve his work ethic and drive.

 

[brian_griffin]

He belongs in the AHL for at least one more, preferably two full seasons. He was in over his head when he was in the NHL. Let him build up his confidence in the AHL and hopefully improve his work ethic and drive.

agreed. tough to balance fortnite and hockey. Let him dominate fortnite save the world before jumping to battle Royale mode.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

I wonder if Mitts would be a candidate for the taxi squad.

 

[TehDoak]

I wonder if Mitts would be a candidate for the taxi squad.

Absolutely not. He's needs ice time.

IMHO he's Rochester bound until he proves otherwise at this point. I'm interested to see how he's progressed. It'd take him absolutely dominating the preseason for me to give him a roster spot though.

 

[Jacob582]

I wonder if Mitts would be a candidate for the taxi squad.

He would be better served playing in the AHL.

 

[cybresabre]

I wonder if Mitts would be a candidate for the taxi squad.

Absolutely not. He's needs ice time.
IMHO he's Rochester bound until he proves otherwise at this point. I'm interested to see how he's progressed. It'd take him absolutely dominating the preseason for me to give him a roster spot though.

Counterproposal: harness him to the rickshaw squad

If only we had somebody from the Yukon to help motivate him with similar transport, the headlines would write themselves

"From Mush to Mush!"

 

[Member 308457]

I'd rather see Casey than Okposo, a has-been whose been a real dead weight on the roster for many years, considering his $6 million salary.

 

[debaser66]

I'd rather see Casey than Okposo, a has-been whose been a real dead weight on the roster for many years, considering his $6 million salary.

Choosing between Mitts and KO from what we have last seen you always take KO.
That is if you want to win games or grief over a horrible contract.
Not to say that I want KO on this team but Mitts isn't even an NHL player yet.
There was so much dead weight on this team when they were last playing that KO was floating pretty well.

 

[Buffaloed]

I'd rather see Casey than Okposo, a has-been whose been a real dead weight on the roster for many years, considering his $6 million salary.

Okposo was better than Mittelstadt in every respect last season. He was a solid defensive forward. The Sabres are on the right track with Casey by making him earn a spot.
Kyle Okposo Stats | Hockey-Reference.com
Casey Mittelstadt Stats | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[explore]

agreed. tough to balance fortnite and hockey. Let him dominate fortnite save the world before jumping to battle Royale mode.

Epic games already said that Fortnite save the world was end-of-life and wouldn't be updated a while ago. Casey will need to pick up World of Warcraft to work on his RPG skills. (If Mittelstadt or his handlers are reading this: this was a joke. Don't let him play WoW, he clearly has a problem regulating himself when it comes to video games.)

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Epic games already said that Fortnite save the world was end-of-life and wouldn't be updated a while ago. Casey will need to pick up World of Warcraft to work on his RPG skills. (If Mittelstadt or his handlers are reading this: this was a joke. Don't let him play WoW, he clearly has a problem regulating himself when it comes to video games.)

Is this even still a thing to this day? I know this has been a long running joke/thing with Mitts, but I guess he'll never let this down?

 

[sabresEH]

Is this even still a thing to this day? I know this has been a long running joke/thing with Mitts, but I guess he'll never let this down?

Until he shows up to camp absolutely shredded everyone will assume all he does is game in his spare time and not workout(probably not too far off). Problem is, I think Casey is like Phil Kessel where he never had to workout, he could just show up and dominate. Then we rushed him. If that's who the guy is and how he prepares for games then he should've played 2 full seasons in NCAA before a full season in the A. If he wants to be a natural kind of player then let his body develop naturally before sending him to the wolves.