It was good for Griffin Reinhart to get back on the ice, even if it meant a trip to the minors.
Reinhart, an expansion draft pick from the Edmonton Oilers, had a rough start with the Golden Knights. Despite making the team’s opening roster, the defenseman didn’t see any minutes in its first handful of regular season games. On Oct. 30, he was loaned to Chicago long-term — and it was a welcome change.
“It’s tough to just practice, you can’t really simulate much of a game,” Reinhart said. “So even with just a little bit of contact, it makes a big difference out there.