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Calgary4LIfe · 11-16-2014, 08:33 PM

I actually quite love Reinhart. He is composed, and does everything really well. You place a ceiling on him, and he will surprise you.

I will bet he becomes a regular NHL'er. I am not sure any longer what his ceiling is going to be, but he is going to be a strong contributor down the line. His IQ is simply too good for him to fail. I think both Reinhart and Arnold are probably the two most underrated and least appreciated prospects in the organization.

The only problem is that now the Flames find themselves sort of embarrassingly rich in depth when it comes to prospects, and this upcoming draft will add more (even if the Flames select in the bottom third of the NHL - implying they are in the playoffs and get out of the first round - this is a very good draft and with how the Flames are finding solid prospects in deeper rounds, I am expecting another couple of solid prospects at least).

Reinhart is just a versatile and very smart 2-way player. The only knock on him is that he needs to increase his speed a bit for the NHL. He isn't slow, but he needs to pick up his foot speed, especially to play in a system like Hartley has implemented.

I really, really think guys like Reinhart and Arnold are so important to successful organizations. Sure, the high-profile blue-chippers deserve the accolades they receive, and they are game-breakers. Guys like Reinhart and Arnold are guys that go a very long way with timely goals, great defensive plays, and providing the team with versatility and calmness.

It is just very difficult to figure out line combinations and ordering the depth in the organization. The Flames are unfortunately (or would that be fortunately?) going to have to make some tough decisions and some very good prospects are not going to become players for Calgary. Some will be forced to leave the organization as FAs and some will be traded away. I will bet that both Reinhart and Arnold become solid every-day NHL players for some team if they happen to get bumped within this organization.

11-16-2014, 08:33 PM	#82
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I actually quite love Reinhart. He is composed, and does everything really well. You place a ceiling on him, and he will surprise you. I will bet he becomes a regular NHL'er. I am not sure any longer what his ceiling is going to be, but he is going to be a strong contributor down the line. His IQ is simply too good for him to fail. I think both Reinhart and Arnold are probably the two most underrated and least appreciated prospects in the organization. The only problem is that now the Flames find themselves sort of embarrassingly rich in depth when it comes to prospects, and this upcoming draft will add more (even if the Flames select in the bottom third of the NHL - implying they are in the playoffs and get out of the first round - this is a very good draft and with how the Flames are finding solid prospects in deeper rounds, I am expecting another couple of solid prospects at least). Reinhart is just a versatile and very smart 2-way player. The only knock on him is that he needs to increase his speed a bit for the NHL. He isn't slow, but he needs to pick up his foot speed, especially to play in a system like Hartley has implemented. I really, really think guys like Reinhart and Arnold are so important to successful organizations. Sure, the high-profile blue-chippers deserve the accolades they receive, and they are game-breakers. Guys like Reinhart and Arnold are guys that go a very long way with timely goals, great defensive plays, and providing the team with versatility and calmness. It is just very difficult to figure out line combinations and ordering the depth in the organization. The Flames are unfortunately (or would that be fortunately?) going to have to make some tough decisions and some very good prospects are not going to become players for Calgary. Some will be forced to leave the organization as FAs and some will be traded away. I will bet that both Reinhart and Arnold become solid every-day NHL players for some team if they happen to get bumped within this organization.