Casey Mittelstadt, the Sabres' most recent 1st round draft pick and highly prized prospect among fans, has signed with Buffalo after one year playing hockey in college.

Mittelstadt was picked at No. 8 but tallied 30 points as a freshman with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and helped lead Team USA to a bronze at the World Juniors. He earned tournament MVP honors after potting four goals in seven games, all of which were played in Buffalo.

The three-year, entry-level contract is with the Sabres organization, and lowly Buffalo has the fewest amount of points in the NHL.