John Vogl of The Athletic: Sam Reinhart is a top-50 player in the NHL and a first-line forward. Now, what Kevyn Adams has to determine is this. Is Reinhart a long-term solution in Buffalo or a valuable trade commodity now?
Reinhart is an RFA after this year but crosses into UFA status come the summer of 2022. The clock ticks fast. A long-term deal of four or five years benefits both Reinhart and the Buffalo Sabres. If anything, the forward’s production may tick up slightly. At the very least, he maintains the same current production.