Yeah, Reinhart looks like he'll be a quality NHLer, but he doesn't scream number one centre. He doesn't have elite speed or power. Doesn't have a great shot. He's not big. Doesn't initiate contact. Doesn't beat guys one-on-one. He's pretty much all hockey smarts and hands. His upside is David Krejci. And there's a good chance he doesn't reach even that level.
If you think d-men are always a risk with a top-three pick, Dal Colle looks like the better bet to me at this point if you take a forward. The guy has all the tools to be an elite scorer in the NHL.
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