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Calgary4LIfe · 10-14-2020, 02:56 PM

I am saying this as a guy who had Reinhart ranked 1st in his draft year, and was hoping that the Flames would draft him. I liked his IQ and his 200ft game, and his offensive abilities (shooting and especially playmaking).

I no longer think he is 'special'. He is slow and soft. This team will not be more difficult to play against with him in the lineup. Although I think he carries much more value than Mangiapane does, I would actually rather have Mangiapane in the lineup over Reinhart, at the very least when in the playoffs. Mangiapane is faster and harder on pucks, and I think he will continue to improve. With that being said, I wouldn't necessarily hate a Mangiapane for Reinhart swap - the Flames win the 'value' portion of the trade by a longshot - but will the Flames really be better?

I don't think Treliving is after Reinhart at all. He went after Anderson and lost out, but aside from RHS RW, that's where the similarities end for me. Anderson is a power-forward with very good skating ability. I think Treliving is looking to upgrade the size and tenacity on the Flames.

I don't know what kind of trade Treliving has in the burners, but I kind of hope that it won't be involving Reinhart. Lindholm is more physical, way more tenacious, and out-skates Reinhart by a very wide margin - but he hasn't been moving any needles in the playoffs either. Flames just need a skilled, tenacious, quick forward that can slot into the top line RW spot and push Lindholm down to Backlund's line, and pushes Mangiapane to the 3rd with Lucic down to the 4th. That's the one move in the forward group that I would love to see happen.

Also, Reinhart is going to most likely want 5+ million a season to re-sign. I don't think he is worth that. Eichel may not have too many primary assists on his goals, but Eichel sure makes a tonne of room out there for him.

I am not sure who can be available for that top RW spot, but it just needs someone with size and skill, especially if Ward is still going to have the Flames play chip and chase hockey as a 5-man unit (something I hope he doesn't do). I also don't want another slow player on that line alongside Monahan, or another slow player on Tkachuk's line. Aside from being a fairly skilled RHS, I just don't see a fit for Reinhart on this team.

10-14-2020, 02:56 PM	#2912
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I am saying this as a guy who had Reinhart ranked 1st in his draft year, and was hoping that the Flames would draft him. I liked his IQ and his 200ft game, and his offensive abilities (shooting and especially playmaking). I no longer think he is 'special'. He is slow and soft. This team will not be more difficult to play against with him in the lineup. Although I think he carries much more value than Mangiapane does, I would actually rather have Mangiapane in the lineup over Reinhart, at the very least when in the playoffs. Mangiapane is faster and harder on pucks, and I think he will continue to improve. With that being said, I wouldn't necessarily hate a Mangiapane for Reinhart swap - the Flames win the 'value' portion of the trade by a longshot - but will the Flames really be better? I don't think Treliving is after Reinhart at all. He went after Anderson and lost out, but aside from RHS RW, that's where the similarities end for me. Anderson is a power-forward with very good skating ability. I think Treliving is looking to upgrade the size and tenacity on the Flames. I don't know what kind of trade Treliving has in the burners, but I kind of hope that it won't be involving Reinhart. Lindholm is more physical, way more tenacious, and out-skates Reinhart by a very wide margin - but he hasn't been moving any needles in the playoffs either. Flames just need a skilled, tenacious, quick forward that can slot into the top line RW spot and push Lindholm down to Backlund's line, and pushes Mangiapane to the 3rd with Lucic down to the 4th. That's the one move in the forward group that I would love to see happen. Also, Reinhart is going to most likely want 5+ million a season to re-sign. I don't think he is worth that. Eichel may not have too many primary assists on his goals, but Eichel sure makes a tonne of room out there for him. I am not sure who can be available for that top RW spot, but it just needs someone with size and skill, especially if Ward is still going to have the Flames play chip and chase hockey as a 5-man unit (something I hope he doesn't do). I also don't want another slow player on that line alongside Monahan, or another slow player on Tkachuk's line. Aside from being a fairly skilled RHS, I just don't see a fit for Reinhart on this team.