le_sean
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Odd results. Mailloux is not better than Beck.
It's a long term projection.Odd results. Mailloux is not better than Beck.
Calling Reinbachers skating anything short of great is poor evaluation.
Ekholm, maybe?Engstrom for me he looks like a sure top 4 dmen that coaches will rely on and love
If his ceiling is Ekholm then it's a failure IMO.Ekholm, maybe?
Are you ok Belial?If his ceiling is Ekholm then it's a failure IMO.
I love Ekholm also but I hope they didn't draft this kid hoping he could become Ekholm ffs!?Are you ok Belial?
Ekholm is a great defenceman, you need those kinds and they are tough to get. I love Ekholm man
I think they would be giddy for him to develop into a rock like Ekhlom. Like party throwing giddyI love Ekholm also but I hope they didn't draft this kid hoping he could become Ekholm ffs!?
Naaah , no way that's true! I refuse to believe that thing that I just read!I think they would be giddy for him to develop into a rock like Ekhlom. Like party throwing giddy
That is BOLD man. That's cool man, if it happens I'll be happy, "party throwing" happy.Naaah , no way that's true! I refuse to believe that thing that I just read!
This kid will put Ekholm in his side pocket in 2 years @Gustave!
I mean Ekholm is a top pairing quality defenceman that will likely play over 1,000 NHL games. There’s nothing wrong with getting a player like that at 5.I love Ekholm also but I hope they didn't draft this kid hoping he could become Ekholm ffs!?
5? We are talking Engstrom manI mean Ekholm is a top pairing quality defenceman that will likely play over 1,000 NHL games. There’s nothing wrong with getting a player like that at 5.
Perhaps. While I am usually dismissive of on-line scouting reports and prefer to make my own assessment of a prospect (where adequate video of the player exists) , in Reinbacher's case, I can concur with many of what these services have concluded:
Top Shelf Prospects
…….. that doesn’t mean he is a world-class skater. He does not possess very good speed. He is above average for his 6’2” and 187-pound frame, but generally, he is average to below average in that department. Additionally, he lacks quality edges and acceleration. He loses speed in his turns and, while technically sound, he does not have a strong first few strides.
Recruit ScoutingIn terms of skating ability, Reinbacher’s is fine as he doesn’t possess top end speed or agility but has enough to be competent. We do see Reinbacher skate forward and break the puck out himself however he normally crosses the offensive blue line and passes the puck off as he doesn’t quite have the speed to break past defenders.
The Win Column
SkatingThis is the biggest knock on Reinbacher. While his skating isn’t awful by any means, it’s just fine at best. He’s weak on his edges, lacks acceleration and a strong first step, and really doesn’t move the puck up the ice by himself with any kind of intimidation. Scouts have noted that technically, his skating is extremely clean—it’s just not polished enough to be dangerous at the professional level. It’s a coachable weakness, but is cause for pause as the game seems to increase in speed every single year.
Reinbacher doesn’t have elite skating or passing ability but he is super efficient in both aspects.
Mckeens HockeyReinbacher is going to have to make his mark as a transition defenseman and the skating he displays can be choppy at times, with a lack of bent-knee acceleration or the kind of crossovers that scream of top-flight skating.
recrutes.caHe needs to work on his quickness and mobility.
Nothing that I have seen of Reinbacher's play would tend to contradict the above observations. But maybe these services have equally exercised poor evaluation. But on the positive side, Reinbacher is faster than Michkov. Nevertheless, Reinbacher remains an excellent prospect and in the end may well surpass Engstrom. With Hutson, Guhle, Mailloux, Engstrom, Reinbacher and Xhekaj the team is building a foundation for long term success and Reinbacher will be at the center of it..
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Damn when Belial said if his ceiling is Ekholm then it’s disappointing, I just assumed he meant Reinbacher. Why the f*** would anyone be disappointed if a 3rd round pick becomes Ekholm? That’s asinine.5? We are talking Engstrom man
I know man…Damn when Belial said if his ceiling is Ekholm then it’s disappointing, I just assumed he meant Reinbacher. Why the f*** would anyone be disappointed if a 3rd round pick becomes Ekholm? That’s asinine.
Damn when Belial said if his ceiling is Ekholm then it’s disappointing, I just assumed he meant Reinbacher. Why the f*** would anyone be disappointed if a 3rd round pick becomes Ekholm? That’s asinine.
Sorry for the confusion guys, I was clearly talking about Reinbacher...I know man…
@Belial is a big boy though, he battles his own battle like no other around here
Maybe he also thought he was thinking about Reinbacher
In my long association with hockey I have seen a lot of "Roy type" players: great hands, superior offensive vision, some size, but slow feet. Some Roy type players turn out to be Mark Stone, but most, turn out to be AHLers. Roy wasn't even prominent in the development camp. Roy was taken in the fourth round in his draft class, an accurate reflection of what the hockey world thinks of his potential.
As for Reinbacher, I think he is an excellent prospect, I'm just concerned about his straight-forward speed. In the tapes that I have seen of his play, nothing of his skating pops out that screams, superstar. He's not slow, but elite skating is not his calling card. One play/sequence during the development camp underscored my concerns in this regard. Reinbacher was supporting an offensive rush in the offensive zone when the puck was turned over and he had to turn and chase the play. Reinbacher couldn't catch the counter attacking forward. He wasn't exactly chasing Jack Eichel. He may get faster. He may not. Engstrom is already fast.
I have been reading your board's comments--catching up on Engstrom's progress. He was one of my top under-valued D prospects in '22 (based on a model I have created*).Sorry for the confusion guys, I was clearly talking about Reinbacher...
If Engstrom becomes an Ekholm that would be an amazing pick.