True, but like many have stated in this thread, it's not like Reinhart is the undisputed #1 guy heading into this draft. There's Bennet, Ekblad, Draistl, etc.Island Nucklehead wrote:
Well... a shit-flinging monkey could make a first overall pick, even the Oilers can do that. As usual, it's the depth picks that make or break teams.
The question I have, is why does Benning (a guy, who for all intents and purposes, has established a reputation of sorts for having a strong eye for talent) have a huge hard on for Reinhart? I haven't heard Benning talk about the other guys, nearly as much as he's talked about Reinhart.
I agree with you that depth picks (and developing said depth picks) are extremely important, but it's far easier said than done. Later round picks and late first round picks come with far more risks and unknown's.
If Benning feels that Reinhart has a strong chance of being a franchise center and the next heir apparent to Henrik, then I say make the trade to get him.........even if it means coughing up BoHo.