Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt celebrates the second goal of the game against the Calgary Flames during the first period at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Hours before taking the ice in Los Angeles early this week for his 246th game in the NHL, Casey Mittelstadt listened carefully when reminded of the numerous challenges he’s encountered over the past four years with the Buffalo Sabres.
Sabres prospect and University of Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnson will have to decide if he wants to join the organization that drafted him or seek an opportunity elsewhere.
The most experienced players on the roster are urging the youngest in the group to not ride the rollercoaster of emotions. Nothing can change past results, so the Sabres’ focus was on preparing for their game Wednesday night in Anaheim against the Ducks.
No one involved with the Sabres expected Peterka and fellow rookie winger Jack Quinn to have a seamless transition to the NHL. Both have made remarkable plays, but they’ve endured through some difficult games.
Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt celebrates the second goal of the game against the Calgary Flames during the first period at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
