Just saw the videos and I have a few things to say.
Verhoeff is a 17 year old playing against NCAA Division 1 competition; Reid is an 18 year old playing against OHL competition. Comparing those videos directly, it may look like Reid is making far better plays, but that's a misleading way of comparing the two players.
Verhoeff has some things he needs to work on, no question about that. But he's a younger player and has more time to develop his game. Reid may look great on film, but he's a bit over a point per game player in the OHL as an 18 year old... Verhoeff was almost a point per game in the WHL playoffs as a 16 year old.
Reid may be closer to NHL-ready at the moment. But if he was on track to become an NHL star, I think you'd be seeing higher numbers than you're seeing. I don't think I see a star in Reid. I think he will become a 2nd-pairing guy in the NHL who could QB a 2nd PP unit. Or maybe a 1st pairing guy on a non-playoff team.
In Verhoeff I see potentially the next Shea Weber or Aaron Ekblad, if he reaches his full potential. But then again, as with any prospect, he could bust. If he puts in the work, both in the gym and film study, I think he's going to be a great player.
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