‘The 25-year-old Mittelstadt leads all Sabres players in points right now, with 43 in 53 games, while averaging 18:24 in ice time. His salary cap hit of $2.5 million makes him an attractive trade chip. Although Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has denied speculation he’s looking to move Mittelstadt, some part of the Sabres’ core needs to change. This team needs a different mix, and with Mittelstadt scheduled to be an RFA this summer, Adams may not want to give him a hefty raise and trade him instead.’