Somebody who will back his viewpoint that Casey was a crappy pick.
- kingcong39

should we not be concerned by the fact that two thirds of his points came from non even strength play?

unless hes the greatest penalty killer to ever walk this earth, its alarming that a top 10 talent centre cant score EV- strength
- Sabresfan-365

Everyone's entitled to their opinions, of course, but last time I checked, it was Devine and the rest of the scouts that are working for the Sabres. You know, the ones who actually watch and scout these players all year long. I think they know better than we do.

I see, for some reason i thought it was different if its a top 10 pick. Thought youd get a ball in the lottery (like 15th pick in it or whatever)
- Sabresfan-365

I could be wrong, especially if their are different rules for top ten picks.

Wow thought you guys would take Villardi
- Matthews_Auston

I would've liked Tippett if we didn't go D, but oh well... If you can't trade down 3 or 4 picks, take the damn defenseman, it's not a huge loss.

I wanted Tippett personally, but I think this kid has serious skill.

I don't know....lots of people seem to really like him

these are ushl numbers. basically par with mid to late first rounders.
- Sabresfan-365

Couldn't imagine reading all the comments from couch commandos telling me how much I apparently suck if I were him, right after I was drafted.

I need some traaddeess

Everyone's entitled to their opinions, of course, but last time I checked, it was Devine and the rest of the scouts that are working for the Sabres. You know, the ones who actually watch and scout these players all year long. I think they know better than we do.
- Powerslave

Thats fine and i hope im wrong, i just saw an opportunity at 8 to grab someone who could be game changer. tippett comes to mind.

These numbers im putting out on mittelstadt arent to label him a bust, but there are enough red flags there that make you wonder why it had to be him at what they probably hope is their last top 10 pick?

Couldn't imagine reading all the comments from couch commandos telling me how much I apparently suck if I were him, right after I was drafted.
- kingcong39

jokes on you, sitting on a chair

Maybe u should check yourself turbo

I was asking a sincere question to NOT you

I'm not the one blasting the pick

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- jdfitz77

Jdfitz - didn't mean to reference your post, just responded to the last one I read

They also got a 50 point center. Come on now
- sbroads24

Yeah, a Tyler Ennisesque guy that only got those points because he was the defacto 1C. He's not a 1C. He and Raanta are not worth 7. I don't care how "weak" the draft is.

I could be wrong, especially if their are different rules for top ten picks.
- Mentalorgasm5

i dont think its ever happened in any recent drafts so dont know for sure either

Thats fine and i hope im wrong, i just saw an opportunity at 8 to grab someone who could be game changer. tippett comes to mind.

These numbers im putting out on mittelstadt arent to label him a bust, but there are enough red flags there that make you wonder why it had to be him at what they probably hope is their last top 10 pick?
- Sabresfan-365

They sure don't seem like they are thinking this will be their last top 10 pick, and you sure as hell aren't thinking that'll be the case.

ive been saying dylan larkin is overrated ever since buf19 called him a gamer so i dont know what you're getting at
- Sabresfan-365

It's ok, neither do I half the time.

Casey Middlingstats

Is everyone going to be ok?

They sure don't seem like they are thinking this will be their last top 10 pick, and you sure as hell aren't thinking that'll be the case.
- kingcong39

i hope its not, to be fair i have no idea what they're thinking (thats not meant as a negative i genuinely dont know what the plan)

Thats fine and i hope im wrong, i just saw an opportunity at 8 to grab someone who could be game changer. tippett comes to mind.

These numbers im putting out on mittelstadt arent to label him a bust, but there are enough red flags there that make you wonder why it had to be him at what they probably hope is their last top 10 pick?
- Sabresfan-365

I've hated the last 3 of 4 of the sabres 1st round picks.

Is everyone going to be ok?
- TheSabresTaco

He is a college player we will lose him in 4 years!!!!!

Everyone's entitled to their opinions, of course, but last time I checked, it was Devine and the rest of the scouts that are working for the Sabres. You know, the ones who actually watch and scout these players all year long. I think they know better than we do.
- Powerslave

They haven't exactly been earning their pay.

So he's better than Dylan Larkin?
- Wetbandit1

and not as good as jack roslovic

Jeff Marek of Sportsnet - Mar. 8th: "Was over a point per game player in the USHL and since going back to play high school hockey at Eden Prairie he’s more than doubled that rate of production."

Kevin Wickersham - Feb. 10th: "At 6'1" and 201 pounds, the soon-to-be University of Minnesota Golden Gopher is the real deal with size, elite-level skill, speed and hockey smarts revealed by his superior puck handling, positioning and ability to initiate complex and deceptive offensive plays. In addition to his prolific scoring, he has a great work ethic and doesn’t back down when challenged by larger, stronger opponents."

ISS Hockey - Feb. 7th: "Skill-set among top in the draft class. Elusive one-on-one talent & electric quickness."

Mike Morreale NHL.com - Jan. 20th: "The University of Minnesota recruit has elite puck skills, NHL quickness, and has excelled at every level. Mittelstadt (6-1, 201) was MVP of the USA Hockey All-American Top Prospects Game in September, had 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 16 games with Green Bay of the United States Hockey League early in the season, and now is the leading scorer for his high school team."

Future Consideration: "A smart, quick and highly skilled center…has a tremendous first-step jump, change of pace and ability to make defenders miss…though not the biggest or strongest player on the ice, he finds success in loose puck battles by using his smarts and insane ability to shield the puck from defenders…never takes a shift off, and has added noticeable muscle and speed this season…will finish chances with a quick release on a wrister or powerful snap shot…puckhandling skills are excellent and he is able to create scoring chances in almost all of his offensive-zone shifts using his great vision and understanding of the game"

http://www.mynhldraft.com...rofiles/Casey-Mittelstadt

I love the pick. he has the speed, quickness and dynamic talent no one on this team has except Jack and he has size. He needs to get stronger but if he was stronger he would have been drafted a few spots higher and the Sabres wouldn't have snapped him up.

Casey Middlingstats
- sbroads24

i hope its not, to be fair i have no idea what they're thinking (thats not meant as a negative i genuinely dont know what the plan)
- Sabresfan-365

You're actively rooting for a top end pick next year

Rob Blake, my favorite D man.