It’s been a busy offseason for Jason Botterill and the Buffalo Sabres. Bringing in Rasmus Dahlin, Conor Sheary, Jeff Skinner, Carter Hutton, and trading away Ryan O’Reilly will all have a significant impact on the 2018-2019 season. However, there’s one particular decision that could have a cascading effect on the Sabres’ lineup next season and it’s one that’s been danced around and hinted: Will Sam Reinhart be playing center or wing?



The Athletic’s John Vogl wrote about the decision earlier this summer and Botterill’s comments on the Skinner trade conference call reiterated the idea of playing Reinhart at center. But is Reinhart good enough to drive play on a line on his own?



When looking for the ideal traits for an elite NHL center, you want someone who checks all the boxes. Can he play in his own end? Can he generate offense? Can he score and distribute the puck well? As we’ll explore below, Reinhart can,...