And a GM that is not, and never has been, afraid to deal them.
- buffalofan19

Keep in my mind they have only played 2 home games this year, and are missing 2 great players. They are still a good team. Unless they completely suck and Callahan doesn't resign they won't be rebuilding

Reinhart is known for his speed, smarts and work ethic....how on earth is that anything like Vanek?

Just because he's not being dubbed the next crosby doesn't mean he's not a guy you can build around.
- Sabresfan-365

Like I said he is a good piece but not the corner stone to build around. Just like Vanek was a good piece but not a cornerstone. That's the only comparison I was making

You won't see another Boston for a long time either.
- buffalofan19

LA? They are very similar

Few Tidbits from Scouts:

He’s a great offensive thinker with great skills and a natural nose for scoring goals. He’s a very smart playmaker who can really control his time and space well around the puck. He’s got a great release on his shot, a release that reminds me a lot of James Neal. He has a natural ability to adapt to his surroundings and seems to build chemistry quickly with whomever he lines up with

The biggest plus for Reinhart at this point might be his attitude. We’ve all seen the top-end prospects that don’t pan out because of a lack of worth ethic or a lack of intangibles. Reinhart won’t be one of those players. He’s an outstanding leader on the ice and makes everyone around him better.

"He has a complete game at both ends of the ice," NHL Central Scouting's Peter Sullivan told NHL.com. "He does everything well. From a coaching perspective he's the guy you always want on the ice in critical situations. He's your go-to guy and team leader and is just going to be consistent at the junior level and, eventually, the pro level."
- ImThatGuy

Reinhart is known for his speed, smarts and work ethic....how on earth is that anything like Vanek?

Just because he's not being dubbed the next crosby doesn't mean he's not a guy you can build around.
- Sabresfan-365

Why try to continue the Buffalo trend of trying to make players higher than they really are. Hell look and that link a page back the scout compared him to James Neal

Like I said he is a good piece but not the corner stone to build around. Just like Vanek was a good piece but not a cornerstone. That's the only comparison I was making
- Stripes77

Yes he very well can be. He just isn't Connor McDavid

- Jawallstar1

Sorry but if we traded a 1st for James Neal y'all would riot

Like I said he is a good piece but not the corner stone to build around. Just like Vanek was a good piece but not a cornerstone. That's the only comparison I was making
- Stripes77

My point is he can be a franchise guy and just because he hasn't been hyped up the way McDavid has doesn't mean he won't be a cornerstone guy.

Why try to continue the Buffalo trend of trying to make players higher than they really are. Hell look and that link a page back the scout compared him to James Neal
- hubie

Compared his shot to James Neal.

Yes he very well can be. He just isn't Connor McDavid
- sbroads24

He very well can but more likely to eleavate us to 6-10 and return to deja veux

LA? They are very similar
- sbroads24

LA is deeper and more skilled than Boston was. I know luck plays a role in every Stanley Cup winner's season, but there were things that fell into place in the 2011 season that made me believe there were horseshoes up their asses. Remember, they needed 3 game 7's to win that thing.

Why try to continue the Buffalo trend of trying to make players higher than they really are. Hell look and that link a page back the scout compared him to James Neal
- hubie

The scout compared his shot and release to James Neal not him exactly. Neal is known to have one of the better shots in the league.

Compared his shot to James Neal.
- sbroads24

You don't building around James Neal. You add James Neal. Just like you don't build around Pat Kane. I am not saying pass on Reinhart. You draft him all day if you can just don't praise him as the savior

LA is deeper and more skilled than Boston was. I know luck plays a role in every Stanley Cup winner's season, but there were things that fell into place in the 2011 season that made me believe there were horseshoes up their asses. Remember, they needed 3 game 7's to win that thing.
- buffalofan19

They play the same style. You said you won't see another Boston for a while. LA and Boston have taken turns in the finals the past 3 years in a row

You don't building around James Neal. You add James Neal. Just like you don't build around Pat Kane. I am not saying pass on Reinhart. You draft him all day if you can just don't praise him as the savior
- Stripes77

dude, the scout compared his shot to James Neal's shot. He's not comparing the player

You don't building around James Neal. You add James Neal. Just like you don't build around Pat Kane. I am not saying pass on Reinhart. You draft him all day if you can just don't praise him as the savior
- Stripes77

Exactly. If Sam Reinhart becomes the face of this franchise, the number of cups this franchise wins remains at zero, next year, four years from now, and ten years from now.

If Sam Reinhart is a complement to someone such as McDavid, or some other guy that turns out to be elite either via draft, trade, or free agency, then we probably have a different story.

I know I'm the minority with this...
But I think Darcy is a great person for our "re-build"
Last time he did this, he put together a great group of talent... IMO a group that would've won a cup, or at the very least continued to be one of the top teams in the league...
If he didn't have his hands tied with the Briere/Drury situation,
Who knows?
Where I think he makes his mistakes, is with how he manages the NHL roster...
Kotalik over Dumont, Spacek to replace McKee, Leino to play center, etc

But I just don't get how ppl ignore that hea really good at gathering young talent?
I like how our rebuild is looking so far
Right on schedule for us to get Reinhart, and we should be in the running for McDavid next year

And no team in NHL history has done what Darcy has with acquiring 17 first & second round picks over a four year span...
And we're likely to add more with trades of Miller, and prob Moulson & Ott

Idk what else ppl want?
We're going to stink right now, no matter who our GM is
- jdfitz77

For the most part, I agree. Darcy does seem to have the ability to make decent trades, even though I do bash him from time to time. This Team has talent on it, they have a ton of picks. However, having Rolston steer the ship, is wrong. We need someone like Laviolet. Unfortunately, that won't happen unless there is a BIG shakeup with GM & Coach. Then, the new GM will bring in his guys. In 3 years we will all be loving and rooting for this Team. It's just tough to wait for it.

You don't building around James Neal. You add James Neal. Just like you don't build around Pat Kane. I am not saying pass on Reinhart. You draft him all day if you can just don't praise him as the savior
- Stripes77

I think we should all be prepared for disappointment. Even if (WHEN) he finish last we still have a 75% chance of not getting the first pick.
We need to be looking at William Nylander and Leon Draisaitl as well.

Exactly. If Sam Reinhart becomes the face of this franchise, the number of cups this franchise wins remains at zero, next year, four years from now, and ten years from now.
- buffalofan19

They compared his shot to james neal....just the shot

ISS comparison has him as a better Eric Staal. I don't know why everyone is making him out to be some second line schmuck.

Exactly. If Sam Reinhart becomes the face of this franchise, the number of cups this franchise wins remains at zero, next year, four years from now, and ten years from now.

If Sam Reinhart is a complement to someone such as McDavid, or some other guy that turns out to be elite either via draft, trade, or free agency, then we probably have a different story.
- buffalofan19

HE COMPARED REINHARTS SHOT AMD RELEASE TO JAMES NEAL'S SHOT AND RELEASE. HE WASN'T COMPARING THE 2

They compared his shot to james neal....just the shot

ISS comparison has him as a better Eric Staal. I don't know why everyone is making him out to be some second line schmuck.
- Sabresfan-365

Does Eric Staal have a ring.......

They compared his shot to james neal....just the shot

ISS comparison has him as a better Eric Staal. I don't know why everyone is making him out to be some second line schmuck.
- Sabresfan-365

Eric Staal is no world beater either

Exactly. If Sam Reinhart becomes the face of this franchise, the number of cups this franchise wins remains at zero, next year, four years from now, and ten years from now.

If Sam Reinhart is a complement to someone such as McDavid, or some other guy that turns out to be elite either via draft, trade, or free agency, then we probably have a different story.
- buffalofan19

Thank you. That's all I'm trying to say. I'll be happy to get him but he won't change the fact he isn't that franchise player. Kind of like Drouin last year

HE COMPARED REINHARTS SHOT AMD RELEASE TO JAMES NEAL'S SHOT AND RELEASE. HE WASN'T COMPARING THE 2
- sbroads24

I don't care who he was compared to. I didn't even notice the James Neal comparison. If he was compared to James Neal as a player, he wouldn't be projected as 1st overall. I understand that. It still does not change the fact that I do not want to build my team around Sam Reinhart. Do I want him if I can get him? Absolutely. Does that mean I don't need to look for a better player? No freaking way.

Exactly. If Sam Reinhart becomes the face of this franchise, the number of cups this franchise wins remains at zero, next year, four years from now, and ten years from now.

If Sam Reinhart is a complement to someone such as McDavid, or some other guy that turns out to be elite either via draft, trade, or free agency, then we probably have a different story.
- buffalofan19

100% agree
Reinhardt will get us to where we were the ceiling is 6-10 place.