Luke Mittelstadt

November 2026 – Mittelstadt was shot out of a cannon to start the 2026-27 season, bursting out of the gate with over a point per game through his first 11 games with the Laval Rocket and earning alternate captaincy along the way. There are not many scouts who would have pegged the 23-year-old as an offensive standout as he progressed from college to the pros but here we are. A full season in Laval would be the right thing for his development, however if he keeps up this outstanding play he is very likely to earn a cup of coffee at some point this season with Montreal. Dynasty managers would be wise to snatch him up in case he continues developing into an offensive weapon. Ioan Gheordanescu

August 2025 – Mittelstadt will play his fourth season at the University of Minnesota during the 2025-26 season. He could have left the NCAA and signed with the Montreal Canadiens, but he chose to wait another year before inking his entry-level contract. The 22-year-old has seen his offensive numbers fall ever so slightly every season at the University of Minnesota. Do not expect much more than another season of around 20 points during the 2025-26 campaign. A seventh-round pick, Mittelstadt will have a long way to go to fantasy relevance and will be an organizational depth defenseman to start his professional career. You can find a younger prospect with more upside to fill out your dynasty roster until Mittelstadt proves otherwise. Mark Henry

June 2023 – The Montreal Canadiens drafted Mittelstadt in the seventh round (197th overall) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Henry