![]() There is no reason to suggest he can’t build on those numbers.Īnd while he might not be producing at the same level as some of his peers - Nylander and Ehlers each have seven points so far this season, while Larkin and Point have eight points - Reinhart headed into Friday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with goals in back-to-back games and said he is “is starting to turn the corner and play with a little more confidence.” In other words, those same fans in Buffalo who might be watching Nylander fling saucer passes to Auston Matthews and wondering ‘what if’ shouldn’t write off Reinhart just yet. ![]() Heck, even Nail Yakupov seems better today than he did a year or two ago. The Maple Leafs nearly traded away Nazem Kadri because of his inconsistent play. Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty ImagesĪt one time, Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele was called a first-round bust after twice being returned to junior. Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (left) jostles with Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Jon Merrill on Oct. We’re only three years removed from the 2014 draft and Reinhart and Bennett have not yet celebrated their 22nd birthdays, much less played 200 NHL games. That’s the thing to keep in mind when evaluating young players who are still developing. Then again, check back in another 12 months. I might even have some more players, including Tampa Bay third-rounder Brayden Point and fourth-round pick Viktor Arvidsson of the Nashville Predators, in front of them.
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