Meanwhile, Reinhart does have a little bit of baggage (more on that below! That would still leave the Avs with over $9 million in cap space for other moves. Sometimes, though, a player needs a change of scenery.

Sam Reinhart has only lit the lamp five times this year. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',657,'0','0']));Finally, Reinhart’s production makes him the better trade option than Kane. . Reports surfaced last year about Reinhart’s demeanor and the difference in his work ethic from year one to year two, and his performance thus far this season certainly isn’t worthy of a substantial raise. It’s hard to believe that Reinhart’s 6-foot-1, because he gets knocked off the puck so easily most nights. All rights reserved.

Despite poking fun at the team’s former general manager, let’s also keep in mind he’s the same guy who somehow got a first-round pick for Paul Gaustad.
Okay, if you are a Sabres fan, you know that statement is anything but a news flash.

Then the next step is arbitration, which can often have a lasting effect on the relationship between team and player. Sam Reinhart of the Buffalo Sabres could be an ideal addition. Parting with him might sting, but the end almost certainly would justify the means. Kamenev is either an important depth option or an intriguing trade candidate with his injury history. (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports).

I mean … sh*t happens.

Reinhart has 109 goals and 255 points in 400 games.

Picks like Sam Reinhart will now get tested at the combine in Buffalo the next two seasons. His actions and words indicate that maybe Reinhart is that player on the Sabres. It might not be fair to compare Reinhart to a talent such as Eichel, and it is not as if he is expected to match Eichel goal-for-goal and assist-for-assist. So if he has so much value, why should the Buffalo Sabres trade him? ARCHIVE ARCHIVE.

Although Sheppard wasn’t a lottery pick like Reinhart, they share many similarities. . He would then join the top trio and star defender Cale Makar on one of the league’s most dangerous power-play units. However, Sam only has 11 points so far this season and we’re left to wonder if he makes it past the Feb. 26 trade deadline as a Sabre. But while Sabres fans can agree with the fact that the team desperately needs another top-4 defenseman and quality depth at the blue line, there is a difference of opinion among fans when it comes to just how the team should go about improving the defense. Articles. Avalanche Should Trade for Sam Reinhart What Could Colorado Trade This trade could look something like the one Colorado pulled off several years ago when it sent Ryan O’Reilly and Jamie McGinn to Buffalo in exchange for several assets including current Avs Nikita Zadorov and J.T.

They are in prime position for a Stanley Cup run but every contender could use additional weapons.

Until you realize that Reinhart has 47 less points than Draisaitl despite playing in only 24 less games and has 12 points less than Ehlers despite playing in 13 MORE games. Toggle Dark Mode. He also ranks fifth in assists with 50 and tied for third in goals with 40.

One of the most discussed topics leading into the 2017-18 season for the Buffalo Sabres was the future of Sam Reinhart. Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Over the Hill Gang, Pietrangelo, Simmonds & More, Jets Roster Hopefuls for the 2020-21 Season, Ottawa Senators Sign Evgenii Dadonov to Three-Year Contract, Lightning Director of Scouting Al Murray – Drafting a Cup-Winning Core, NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Hurricanes, More. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey.

Reinhart is in a similar place with 22 goals and 50 points in 69 games this season. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'mJQb1eV3Rpd5eoL7eZcjuw',sig:'kkBtmhuWzQdhdDvwMRRKISKeTLfMg3A148vaqaN9GvY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1201913027',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Your email address will not be published. A young player who has already topped 40 points twice in his career while playing for a struggling team? His current cap hit of $3.25 million probably reaches $4-4.5 million for the next several seasons. He can be fun to watch and has great chemistry with Eichel.

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eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_8',667,'0','0']));The point in bringing up Ray Sheppard earlier was that the Sabres can’t just give Reinhart away if dealing him is their answer. After that, you have the promising Alex Newhook leading the way among prospects still in college or other junior leagues. Automatic Theme. In no way does this piece advocate that the Sabres SHOULD trade him, but you gotta give something to get something. Will Reinhart be a Sabre in 2018-19? Okay!eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_10',671,'0','0'])); Will the change in coaching staff and the general manager make a difference in how much Reinhart buys into the culture that the Sabres are attempting to build? Past Cap Payrolls. This is just speculation, so take it for what it is worth, but by the end of the season, Reinhart did not appear to be thrilled with his experience as a player on the Sabres roster. Forward reinforcements are on the way in the forms of Logan O’Connor, Shane Bowers and Martin Kaut. His response made it pretty clear he didn’t appreciate the discipline meted out by then head coach Dan Bylsma: It’s a coaches decision. . It’s not just Reinhart’s age and contract that make him easier to move. Colorado has no major unrestricted free agents this year but they still need deals for several key restricted free agents. Fans might not want to hear this, but there are a handful of reasons why the front office of the Buffalo Sabres could already be mulling over the idea of moving Reinhart in order to bolster the blue line in time for the 2017-18 NHL regular season. He scored 28 goals and 64 points the year before.

http://gty.im/627096932eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',664,'0','0'])); The first argument for using Reinhart as trade bait for a top-4 defenseman is pretty obvious — he’s just flat-out easier to move than Kane. By Richard Spalding April 20th, 2017. Sabres Captain Brian Gionta: We're building a culture here. Sheppard went on to have eight more 20-goal seasons in the NHL, including a career-high 52 with Detroit in 1993-94. Both need new contracts but neither will cost nearly as much as Reinhart’s new deal.
Sounds pretty good, right? LOCALE.

Many would argue it should have been a top priority for the front office last season and should have been addressed before the trade deadline came and went. Right off the bat, there is a fantastic reason why a team looking to get value for players they might otherwise lose to an expansion draft would want to trade for Reinhart. Reinhart’s current cap hit is $3.65 million. Jack Eichel clearly raised his game to new heights in 2016-17, equaling his goal total from the previous season and notching one more assist despite losing 21 games to a high-ankle sprain before opening night. Evander Kane has been a popular topic of discussion when it comes to potential trades, ever since his run-in with Buffalo City Police during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

© The Hockey Writers 2018. Your email address will not be published. He’d be an expensive acquisition but he would give the Avs another top scoring threat. This entire discussion about whether the Sabres should move on from Reinhart brings to mind a former Buffalo player that many would agree the team gave up on too early. At the time, O’Reilly had just come off a 17 goal, 55 point season as a 23-year-old. Something, anything for that matter, that inspires or motivates the young Sabres forward to develop a mean streak in his game.

Andre Burakovsky is the most important after a 20-goal, 45-point season. Center -- shoots R Born Nov 6 1995 -- West Vancouver, BC [24 yrs.