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Ranking the last 10 Buffalo Sabres first round picks from worst to best

By Sion Fawkes

Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 18, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) makes a pass against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Sam Reinhart, C/KOOTENAY (WHL)

Let’s give Rasmus Asplund some credit – He beat Reinhart in the voting for the Selke Trophy. And let’s be honest: Reinhart has never been an outstanding player in the NHL, but he is still a valuable asset who played in 454 games with the Buffalo Sabres. His numbers were respectable, with 134 goals, 161 assists, and 295 points. He also logged a 13.6 shooting percentage.

He also remains a decent two-way player in this league. While you expect to see a bit more production from a second overall pick, Reinhart is also by no means a bust who will probably keep playing strong for another decade before he calls it quits.

And although he is no longer in Buffalo, let’s not forget that the Sabres did get the 28th overall pick in 2022 for Reinhart and a potential franchise goaltender in Devon Levi. If the 28th pick pans out and Levi is the guy in the net, then it’s fair to keep Reinhart in the top five.

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