goblix Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Honestly I think it'd be foolish for florida to use this first overall, there's still a ton of great players in the later parts of the draft, they don't need the bluechip prospect at this time, and they need to start turning out wins and playoff games while Luongo is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 NYtimes article Like many Canadians, the brothers Max, Griffin and Sam Reinhart grew up playing hockey. Their competitive nature came out during mini-stick hockey games at the family home in Vancouver, British Columbia, resulting in broken windows as the boys simulated playing together in the N.H.L., where their father, Paul, spent 11 seasons as a defenseman. I think every kid at some point plays mini-stick hockey with the two nets, and then play against each other and usually have a friend or something over to make it two-on-two or play one-on-one with one goalie, Griffin, 20, said. Its a lot of fun, and I think its something, as you grow up, you obviously remember. Sam, 18, is set to become the third Reinhart selected in five drafts on Friday, after Max (64th overall in 2010 by the Calgary Flames) and Griffin (fourth overall in 2012 by the Islanders). Im pretty excited for that, Sam said. Saw it firsthand when Griffin was able to do that in Pittsburgh, and that was probably the first time I really started to visualize that. Playing for the Kootenay Ice, Sam finished the 2013-14 regular season fifth in the Western Hockey League in points with 105 in 60 games. He added 23 points in 13 playoff games and won the leagues Player of the Year award. He had a very good season this year, but he took his game to another level in the playoffs, said David Burstyn, the director of scouting for McKeens Hockey, which publishes an annual draft guide. Sam is arguably the smartest player in this years N.H.L. entry draft. He approaches the game very similarly to a Ron Francis type of player. He sees plays unfold well before his peers do. McKeens and International Scouting Services ranked Sam, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound center, as No. 1 for the draft in Philadelphia. N.H.L. Central Scouting rated him third among North Americans. He is one of 21 draft-eligible players with relatives that have previously gone through the process. Dominic Turgeon, the son of Pierre and nephew of Sylvain, will likely have his named called, as will Ryan MacInnis, son of Al. Others include Brendan Lemieux, son of Claude and nephew of Jocelyn; Josh Wesley, son of Glen; Daniel Audette, son of Donald; and Ryan Donato, son of Ted. Griffin Reinhart, who has completed his final year of junior eligibility with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the W.H.L., said he and his brothers had not discussed much about a possible reunion in the N.H.L., even though the Flames and the Islanders hold top-five picks. As a defenseman, Griffin got firsthand experience trying to contain Sam the last three seasons as they played in the same division. Hes really smart, and his hockey sense is probably his biggest attribute, Griffin said. He makes a lot of defensemen in that league look like they shouldnt belong there. Hes really tough to contain, and I think hell continue that at the next level. Sam has represented Canada twice at the under-18 world championship, winning gold in 2013, and at the 2014 world junior championship. He got a brief taste of the N.H.L. pace this spring when he was invited to the senior national teams world championship camp and dressed as an extra forward during an exhibition game. It was pretty amazing to see just how I handled Practice 1 compared to Practice 3 and really picked up the pace, Sam said. I felt comfortable and pretty quick out there. Really turned out to be a positive experience, and its really paying off right now. Projected as a two-way center, Sam needs to work on finding an extra gear in his skating, Burstyn said. Paul Reinhart, who played 648 N.H.L. games in his career with Atlanta, Calgary and Vancouver, is proud of his sons success in hockey. I think the best moment in any mans life or any fathers life is when his son surpasses his accomplishments, and theyre well on their way, if not already there, he said. In that respect, its been very satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duc_evo Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Leave Shinkaruk alone!, I'm more excited to see him in our unie than Horvat. But I will lose my shit if Benning drafts Reinhart! I like Bennett, Drasaitl, Nylander, and Ritchie. Anyone of these guys I will be a happy camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Leave Shinkaruk alone!, I'm more excited to see him in our unie than Horvat. But I will lose my crap if Benning drafts Reinhart! I like Bennett, Drasaitl, Nylander, and Ritchie. Anyone of these guys I will be a happy camper! Prepare for Virtanen. Not my choice but I think that might be who they want at 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrock60 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Prepare for Virtanen. Not my choice but I think that might be who they want at 6th. That or I would think the offer for 1st is Higgins, 6th and Tanev Sedin Sedin Burrows Horvat Reinhart Kassian Hansen Richardson Jensen Fox Matthias Archibald Elder Hamhuis Garrison Corrado Stanton Bieksa Weber Hiller Lack/Markstrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 #6, Shink and a roster player for the #1? My kneejerk reaction is no because the Canucks are not deep enough. On reflection if Benning wants it then good enough. It signals a significant rebuild. Canucks don't do well next year and draft again in 2015 in a much deeper draft. Back to back #1's? One can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Tallon on TSN right now. - says he's had 3 really solid offer from team - could go either way if they trade or pick - Dreger asked if Oilers or Canucks are one of those teams, said he's 50% right and it's one of those teams. Dreger asked if he can clarify, said one of those 2 cities has a coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 On TSN: Dreger asked Tallon right now if Oilers or Canucks are one of the 3 teams that have made a solid offer, said he's 50% right and it's one of those Canadian teams. Dreger asked if he can clarify, Tallon said one of those 2 cities has a coast...1st overall!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 @DarrenDreger: Canucks and Panthers still talking. Van offer for 1st pick believed to be 6th, 24th and last years 1st rnd pick, Hunter Shinkaruk. #TSN Being reported on air too. Benning may be able to get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck'nAnimal Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 They didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalk Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Good, that's a lot to give up for the top pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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