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Tampa passes. There's some value but nothing that helps Tampa now. The 1st and 2nd are fine, but Tampa isn't looking for possible guys 3 years from now in exchange for an already proven and getting better 2C. Borgen might make the team next year and Mittlestadt would be battling for a 4th line spot. Tampa is a team focused on right now and just moved 2 first round picks to bring in useful, cost effective guys. They are not interested in moving their 23 year old 2C for potential players and bottom pairing/bottom 6 at best players that don't significantly help their chances in the near future. Cirelli is also one of 5 or so players that are part of the future core in Tampa, so if Brisebois was going to move him it would need to have something that helped Tampa now and possibly be a core piece long term. Mittlestadt is not seen as that piece by most Tampa fans that I have talked with or seen comment. If Buffalo wants to trade Cozens or similar type as a base, and Tampa was actually interested in trading Cirelli, then maybe there could be a discussion. As is, these pieces, while having some value, do not fit what Tampa wants or needs if they are giving up their 2C in the deal.