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I would do something around Mittelstadt and Jokiharju for Middleton and one of their center prospects like Marat or Heidt, or maybe the winger Olhmgren, and maybe a second which for Minny will be top four.
For the record, I value Middleton as a first round pick, he’s a big top four defenseman with size and grit and has filled that role nicely since coming over from San Jose.
If the Sabres move Mitts, it’s likely going to be for immediate roster help, and they need a big physical defenseman on the back end, and Middleton has a year left on his deal as well before UFA and it makes sense there. I know he’s a lefty, but this team doesn’t care about right left and a lot of their D are versatile enough to play off hand. It’s the type of guy they need.
The valuation for Mitts is similar to Reinhart, a first and a prospect.
Krebs honestly has very little value at this point. He’s likely worth a second at best maybe a third and is a reclamation project. It would be a sell low to just throw im in here. Krebs I think is better served as a sweetener in another trade.
There is a Don Granato connection from the Blackhawks, but I doubt Hartman is waiving
Also, Minnesota is only 5 out of a wildcard, so it will be interesting to see what they do if they get close. Mittelstadt is a player they can afford this year. It may be a long shot that they’d do any buying, but they have a chance