Mittelstadt for Theodore

[Keppada]

Would you trade Mittelstadt for Theodore? League info in sig. I'm obviously not a contender this year.

[HRM Fantasy Fan]

This all depends on need as both of these guys are great prospects, Theodore is closer to the show however, so that could sway your decision. Looking at your team I'd say you are stronger on d at least at the top end of your roster. I'd probably hold Mittelstadt but I can see taking Theodore here as well. I'd say go with your gut on this one.

[Seeds of Grapes]

If you are not in contention, then trade a producing player for Theodore. Someone like Marchessault or Hartman.

[dejeanneret]

Noting the above that you may be able to trade a more proven (older) commodity for Theodore, I'd have no problem dealing Mittelstadt for Theodore.

As a Sabres fan, I'm hopeful for Mittelstadt in the long term. But, at best, I think it takes a couple years for him to make an impact and don't believe he's a surefire thing to take the league by storm. He could, but there's risk.

Theodore by comparison is basically ready to step into a significant role now (I.e., whenever GMGM gets his roster tinkering done). He's proven capable of producing at this level, has a prime role pretty much on ice for him in the relative near term, and I think the VGK have shown in the early going that they're won't be as offensively starved early on as initially thought. He'd be my choice here.