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Ranking the last 10 Buffalo Sabres first round picks from worst to best

By Sion Fawkes

Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Casey Mittelstadt, C/Eden Prairie High (Minnesota)

Like Nylander, Mittelstadt has so far ridden the bust label. Unlike Nylander, he still has a chance to rid himself of that label. If nothing else, Casey Mittelstadt will at least forever have a place in Buffalo Sabres lore as the man who scored the game-winning goal during Rick Jeanneret’s final broadcast.

But let’s get real: Mittelstadt can potentially tumble down these rankings. No, he will never fall as low as Nylander, but it is possible he ends up at Number 9 on the list by the time it’s all said and done.

Injuries and inconsistency have plagued Mittelstadt, and he has just 195 appearances in five seasons with the Sabres. In those 195 games, Mittelstadt has scored just 80 points, 33 goals, and 47 assists. He also has 734 face-off wins and 916 losses for a 44.5 winning percentage.

If Mittelstadt gets his act together, he may eventually climb these rankings. Especially since two of the top four players on this list are no longer on the team.

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