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Originally Posted by timbit
Just a hunch but I can see Calgary passing on Reinhart if he drops to 4.
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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
He lacks elite speed, isn't particularly physical, doesn't have elite size. Saw a comparison today to Adam Oates. Oates was a great player and a top line centre but there's type of centres I would've take over Oates in his prime. Heard a quote from Loubardias or Cosentino that some scout he talked to said someone's job could be in jeopardy if they take Reinhart too high. I've seen quotes that Reinhart may make a better RWer because he's not speedy enough to cover all the ice you need to cover at the NHL level.
I like Reinhart but he isn't flashy and doesn't really stand out in any area except for hockey sense. Kind of torn on him. He seems similar to RNH. Is RNH the elite centre the Oilers need to lead them to the playoffs and then to the cup? Will Reinhart be a guy you want as your top line centre? Would he even supplant Monahan for us? I think they'd make a great 1-2 punch. That said Draisaitl is a great playmaker too and has better size and puck protection so why not take him over Reinhart? Bennett has better speed and grit while still having tremendous skill so why not take him over Reinhart?
I like all 3 for different reasons. Won't be upset with any of them. I personally think Bennett due to his speed/grit/competitiveness would be a better complement to Monahan. And I think Draisaitl's size would help us match up well against the big Western teams. That's why I think I might slightly prefer both of them to Reinhart.
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I agree 100 per cent. Reinhart will be a good player in the NHL. But I have my doubts he will be a number once centre, or a guy who can make a big impact in big games at the NHL level. If you're as soft as Reinhart you better be fast. I've seen comments that he doesn't play with a lot of passion. And that scares me, because it matches his dad's demeanour - smart, skilled, but when things heated up on the ice he lost his edge. Draisatl has an NHL toolkit and more upside. Bennet brings more speed and grit. I prefer both of them to Reinhart.