"He feels way more comfortable and he's probably our best player on the wall, just with his ability to get pucks off the yellow and make plays. He's been very good. I also feel like he has less pressure playing on the wing, if that makes sense. Centerman, there's a lot going on defensively, offensively. I think now he's in that spot where he can just rely on his gift and he doesn't have to worry about anything else. I think that helped him."
"I feel like he's a totally different player (since moving to wing),"
"I think Marco's done a good job of that with the guys, making it clear what he wants to see and how he wants you to play,"
Casey Mittelstadt was acquired from Colorado in the Charlie Coyle deal and initially generated uncertainty about his role. The 27-year-old has flourished after a move from center to wing, finding greater comfort and reduced defensive pressure. Mittelstadt returned from a three-week knee injury to score against the Rangers and assisted Morgan Geekie on a power-play goal in a 3-2 shootout win over Detroit. He scored the lone shootout goal with a slick backhand over Cam Talbot. Mittelstadt has recorded 5-6-11 in 17 games and shows improved board play, puck retrieval, and playmaking.
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