Reid was a breakout star for the Rangers last year, playing big minutes to 0.8-0.9 points per game and wearing a letter in his draft year after a strong rookie season the year prior (despite playing the second half injured). I also liked him at the OHL Top Prospects Game (where he had three assists on four West goals and also wore a letter). He wasn’t as productive for Kitchener in its playoff run to the conference finals, but he was being asked to do a lot for that team, and the Rangers went as far as they could. He’s a good athlete and smart, engaging and well-liked. He’s a plus skater whose game is shaped by his smarts, movement and mobility. He can influence play with his feet, whether that’s defending and closing gaps, escaping pressure, transporting pucks or getting open and active off the puck. He’s a heady, offensively capable player, but he doesn’t chase it for the sake of the points. He also defends really well, with a good stick and sense for timing and disruption. He has been a major driver of two-way results for the Rangers, and I think he’s going to surprise some people in his first NHL camp and likely play his way onto Team Canada’s World Junior roster as an 18-year-old D. I see a modern defenseman. He reminds me a little of top young Blue Jackets D Denton Mateychuk. I’m a big fan of the skating-smarts combo he brings. He was tremendous last year — I never saw him have a bad game in my viewings. There are some who wonder if he’s dynamic enough offensively at 6 feet, but he’s an excellent hockey player.
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