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Originally Posted by The Original FFIV
It would have been refreshing to say the least if the Flames would have gone against tradition and selected Kabanov, who has substantially more offensive talent than Reinhart. This is a kid who would play on your top 2 lines, and it would be a stretch to say the same about Reinhart, who may develop into a very good #3 center, player that we seem to be good at stocking up on (Wahl/Arnold/Nemisz could all develop into this type of player). This is where the Flames may need to take a progressive approach and hire a player development coach like the Canucks have to work with these prospects to help them along in their professional careers.
Nothing against Reinhart, I do hope that he develops and eventually contributes to the Flames. However, it would have been interesting to see the Flames select Kabanov with their 1st 3rd rounder and Reinhart with their 2nd 3rd rounder (presuming that Reinhart would still be avaialble). While we need hard working two way forwards and steady 5-6 defencemen, we also need top 6 forwards and top pairing defencemen. I believe the fan base would have no issues with the Flames occasionally (repeat, occasionally) swinging for the fences to get this type of player.
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Wow, people still would rather have Kabanov? I find that surprising given Reinhart's good year and especially his dominant performance in the playoffs including the 5 goal game.
I don't think it is a stretch at all to predict Reinhart could be a top two line player. His development is looking quite promising and I don't see how Kabanov has him outclassed at all right now.
I don't really see Wahl as a 3rd liner either, he was drafted with top two line upside.