1st Overall Entry pick - Reinhart vs. Bennett

[SaveByHexy]

I didn't see a thread specifically on this topic, so I apologize if I'm being redundant.

I have the 1st pick in one of my leagues, and in another I have 1 and 2.

For a while I had Reinhart penciled in as my #1 pick, but the more I read about Bennett, the more I like him for fantasy purposes. Now I'm torn between the two of them in the league where I have 1st overall.

In the one where I have 1 and 2, is Reinhart/Bennett a no-brainer? Or am I wrong to discount Draisaitl as a possible 2nd pick?

The scoring categories are G, A, P, +/-, PIM, GWG, PPP, and for my purposes, position and ETA don't matter. I just want the most productive player.

I know it's a great problem to have....any input would be appreciated!

[gainerama]

Reinhart would be my 3rd choice and Bennett my 1st choice. Buffalo will continue to be one of the worst next year and Reinhart will suffer if he plays. When Buffalo selects Mcdavid or Eichel, Reinhart will be support guy on the 2nd line then.

[Bazz]

Reinhart would be my 3rd choice and Bennett my 1st choice. Buffalo will continue to be one of the worst next year and Reinhart will suffer if he plays. When Buffalo selects Mcdavid or Eichel, Reinhart will be support guy on the 2nd line then.

Exactly, I don't see Reinhart as a 1C with or without a McDavid or Eichel. I see him as a solid 2C who can PK. A 60 pt Toews, I see Bennett as a Couture.

[VancouverGreek]

It's a tough choice honestly. I see bennett as a 1C in Calgary and Reinhart a possible 1c but with the acquisition of McDavid / Eichel i see Reinhart dropping down the depth charter to the 2nd line.

Draisaitl looks great, has a great supporting cast but I highly doubt he will take the #1C from the Nuge.....

I have #2 in my league and I know Eckblad is going #1...

I will be grabbing Bennett most likely.

[keytolife]

In Fantasy hockey i speculate for the highest potential upside and while Reinhart and Benett are tremdous talents in the real NHL for pure fantasy purposes i´d go Draisaitl and don´t look back.

[Axeman33]

Reinhart to me was the best player in this draft and is the best player to choose.

Sometimes when the best player is the best player for too long heading into the draft (like Reinhart was), people tend to stop talking about him and start talking about others. I think Reinhart lost some luster heading into the draft only because of this.

For those who continue to think Buffalo will be the worst team in the league this year, you may be right. Now go look at the lottery results and tell me how often the worst team actually wins the lottery. Since the year 2000, only four teams retained the first overall pick after being the leagues worst team. Too much uncertainty to hang your hat on as far as Buffalo getting McDavid. Whats that old saying, A bird in the hand is worth more than two in a bush? Or something like that. If you don't understand that, then go look it up. Also, dont forget that the Board of Governors are talking about changings how the lottery works in the offseason.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/...r-mcdavid.html

If I owned the first overall pick, I'd be taking Reinhart. I like his chances of displacing Hodgson as the top center on Buffalo a lot more than I like Bennetts chances of displacing Sean Monahan in Calgary.

[Oakville Squires]

I have the top two picks in the draft and right now I am leaning towards taking Bennett and Draisaitl. That being said I could easily make an agrument to take Reinhart ahead of one or both of those two given that he is the most NHL ready of the three but personally I think these two have the highest potential upside from a fantasy perspective.

[lobo1969]

Reinhart to me was the best player in this draft and is the best player to choose.

Sometimes when the best player is the best player for too long heading into the draft (like Reinhart was), people tend to stop talking about him and start talking about others. I think Reinhart lost some luster heading into the draft only because of this.

For those who continue to think Buffalo will be the worst team in the league this year, you may be right. Now go look at the lottery results and tell me how often the worst team actually wins the lottery. Since the year 2000, only four teams retained the first overall pick after being the leagues worst team. Too much uncertainty to hang your hat on as far as Buffalo getting McDavid. Whats that old saying, A bird in the hand is worth more than two in a bush? Or something like that. If you don't understand that, then go look it up. Also, dont forget that the Board of Governors are talking about changings how the lottery works in the offseason.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/...r-mcdavid.html

If I owned the first overall pick, I'd be taking Reinhart. I like his chances of displacing Hodgson as the top center on Buffalo a lot more than I like Bennetts chances of displacing Sean Monahan in Calgary.

This for Truth.

Too many people are already anointing McDavid/Eichel ending up in BUF for next year like it was forgone conclusion. A lot could happen between now and the 2015 draft but what is definite is that Reinhart is the current top center prospect in the Sabres system and projects just as well for that spot just as well or better than any other the centers from the 2014 draft.

[doulos]

I'd take Reinhart as well.

It should be noted that Edmonton is going to win the draft lottery and the hate is going to be through the roof!

[VancouverGreek]

Reinhart to me was the best player in this draft and is the best player to choose.

Sometimes when the best player is the best player for too long heading into the draft (like Reinhart was), people tend to stop talking about him and start talking about others. I think Reinhart lost some luster heading into the draft only because of this.

For those who continue to think Buffalo will be the worst team in the league this year, you may be right. Now go look at the lottery results and tell me how often the worst team actually wins the lottery. Since the year 2000, only four teams retained the first overall pick after being the leagues worst team. Too much uncertainty to hang your hat on as far as Buffalo getting McDavid. Whats that old saying, A bird in the hand is worth more than two in a bush? Or something like that. If you don't understand that, then go look it up. Also, dont forget that the Board of Governors are talking about changings how the lottery works in the offseason.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/...r-mcdavid.html

If I owned the first overall pick, I'd be taking Reinhart. I like his chances of displacing Hodgson as the top center on Buffalo a lot more than I like Bennetts chances of displacing Sean Monahan in Calgary.

I disagree with the Monahan being better then Bennett....

Bennett is built to be a #1 center and easily over shadows Monahan. Maybe not in the first year, but as Bennett grows I Can see him taking that #1 spot.

now If calgary wins McDavid or Eichel then thats a different story.

[Axeman33]

I disagree with the Monahan being better then Bennett....

Bennett is built to be a #1 center and easily over shadows Monahan. Maybe not in the first year, but as Bennett grows I Can see him taking that #1 spot.

now If calgary wins McDavid or Eichel then thats a different story.

Its all good, you are allowed to disagree. I don't think Bennett will do it but thats simply my opinion. I think Monahan is the future down the middle on that top line for years to come, and Bennett is a very very good 2C.

[VancouverGreek]

Its all good, you are allowed to disagree. I don't think Bennett will do it but thats simply my opinion. I think Monahan is the future down the middle on that top line for years to come, and Bennett is a very very good 2C.

Honestly though, it's almost impossible to speculate.

All these kids are just so damn equal it will take a season or 2.... to really see who rises to the top of the pack.

We could also see an impact half way through next season...

with my #2 over all pick... I might just flip a coin or throw the three names in a bag and choose honestly..... lol

[Pengwin7]

I'm going with Bennett... as I see Calgary a little quicker to build support around him.
In fantasy, stats can be highly dependent on teammates.

Buffalo... I don't know... Pegula already made his shot to Spend-for-the-Win... and failed.
Now, I'm wondering if he waits to see if they win the McDavid/Eichel lottery before spending.

Calgary, though... I can't see Calgarians (word?) accepting to be bad for a long period of time.
They'll spend once they've gathered enough developing kids.
Maybe one more bad year and they'll hit the free agent market big time (a la Tampa Bay or Edmonton, this year).

[VancouverGreek]

I'm going with Bennett... as I see Calgary a little quicker to build support around him.
In fantasy, stats can be highly dependent on teammates.

Buffalo... I don't know... Pegula already made his shot to Spend-for-the-Win... and failed.
Now, I'm wondering if he waits to see if they win the McDavid/Eichel lottery before spending.

Calgary, though... I can't see Calgarians (word?) accepting to be bad for a long period of time.
They'll spend once they've gathered enough developing kids.
Maybe one more bad year and they'll hit the free agent market big time (a la Tampa Bay or Edmonton, this year).

Wouldn't Draisaitl and EDM be the choice of team for having "a better supporting cast"?

[Pengwin7]

Wouldn't Draisaitl and EDM be the choice of team for having "a better supporting cast"?

LOL.
Yup.
I speed-read the OP based on the title.

I do like Leon the best. It's true.