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Respectable isn't the word I'd use to describe him defensively, hes a ****ing space cadet in his own end.
Awards are nice and he did put up a ton of points in college but I have serious doubts about that carrying over. Just as a comparison, Justin Schultz was 3 times the player Reilly is right now when he signed with Edmonton and look at how much hes struggled. Yes part of that has to do with him playing for the Oilers, but I'd expect the same (if not worse) from Reilly no matter where he lands.
And Skjei plays the same side as Mike Reilly so it is a relevant point to bring up. I don't think there is any way Reilly would beat him or anyone the Rangers have out of a spot any time soon.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but besides from you, I havent heard anyone putting down his defensive play.
You should read what people say about him, everyone who watches him speaks pretty highly of his game in both ends.
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1723263