Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt undergoes surgery, expected to return this season By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Dec 10, 2021 Dec 10, 2021 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Casey Mittelstadt was drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2017. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Casey Mittelstadt's trip to a specialist Thursday included some bad news.kAm|:EE6=DE25E[ 2 ab\J62C\@=5 46?E6C[ F?56CH6?E QDF446DD7F=Q DFC86CJ @? 2? F?5:D4=@D65[ FAA6C\3@5J :?;FCJ uC:52J >@C?:?8 2?5 7246D 2? F?46CE2:? E:>6=:?6 E@ C6EFC?[ 4@249 s@? vC2?2E@ E@=5 C6A@CE6CD] vC2?2E@ 25565 E92E 96 6IA64ED |:EE6=DE25E H:== A=2J 282:? D@>6E:>6 E9:D D62D@?]k^AmkAmQ(6V== <?@H >@C6 – H6 5@?VE 92G6 E96 E:>6E23=6 J6E 7C@> E96 5@4E@CD[Q D2:5 vC2?2E@] Q(6V== D92C6 E92E 2D D@@? 2D H6 5@]Qk^AmkAm%9:D :D E96 D64@?5 E:>6 E9:D D62D@? E92E |:EE6=DE25E H:== 36 @FE =@?8 E6C>] w6 >:DD65 a` 82>6D 27E6C DF776C:?8 2? FAA6C\3@5J :?;FCJ :? 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E96 #2D>FD #:DE@=2:?6? EC256]k^Am 0 comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Mike Harrington: Circumstances dictate Sabres call an audible with Peyton Krebs "The thing to do right now is put in a call for Peyton Krebs to get some time at center in Buffalo," writes Mike Harrington. 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Mike Harrington: Circumstances dictate Sabres call an audible with Peyton Krebs "The thing to do right now is put in a call for Peyton Krebs to get some time at center in Buffalo," writes Mike Harrington.
Observations: Sabres' comeback falls short after replay review overturns tying goal The New York Rangers held off a furious final push by the Buffalo Sabres to secure a 2-1 win. The Sabres (8-15-3) are winless in 10 of their l…
NHL admits it was wrong to overturn Victor Olofsson's tying goal for the Sabres In a statement released Saturday afternoon, NHL Senior Executive Vice President Colin Campbell explained that the call on the ice that Olofsso…
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen delivers 40 saves in Sabres' shootout loss Young Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 40 shots, including a few of the highlight-reel variety, but Buffalo fell to Washington in a …
Inside the Sabres: UPL, Malcolm Subban to man Sabres' crease until Dustin Tokarski returns "All signs point to Luukkonen and Subban taking over as the club’s tandem until Dustin Tokarski returns from Covid-19 protocol," writes Lance …
Observations: Sabres ground Jets behind the work of Dahlin and Luukkonen Dahlin notched the first two-goal game of his career and Luukkonen rang up 34 more saves as the Sabres grounded the Winnipeg Jets, 4-2, in Can…
How Casey Mittelstadt's return could impact Sabres' lineup now, in the future Coach Don Granato is not married to the Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner line that's had some recent success, writes Lance Lysowski.
Sabres to lean on Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson at center with Casey Mittelstadt out The Sabres (8-14-3) are prepared to be without Mittelstadt beyond the minimum stay on injured reserve, another blow for the club amid a diffic…
How GM Kevyn Adams' plan for the Sabres was shaped by his time in Carolina Memories and experiences from all that occurred behind the scenes during the Carolina Hurricanes’ championship run have molded the way Adams i…
Sabres Notebook: Marquee callup is a thought if Casey Mittelstadt is out long term Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and JJ Peterka are all hot with the Amerks.Â
Concern growing for Casey Mittelstadt as Sabres await tests on latest injury Asked directly if the fear is this is another long-term injury, coach Don Granato simply said, "Could be."
Mike Harrington: Don Granato's work-in-progress season remains tough to figure Did you have any idea the Sabres entered the game on pace to average more goals this year than any season since 2010-11?
Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules
Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules
