LW Reid Schaefer - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL (2022, 32nd, EDM; traded to NSH)

[TheKingSlayer]

Would be surprised if he becomes an impact NHLer. Although, maybe he just sticks on a 4th line, specifically in Nashville, since they do well with energy types. I know Predators fans are happy getting the 1st that became Molendyk in that trade but Schaefer being a big part of the Ekholm return is underwhelming

For now... big boys take time to find their footing. Give him at least three years in the minors before writing him off.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Would be surprised if he becomes an impact NHLer. Although, maybe he just sticks on a 4th line, specifically in Nashville, since they do well with energy types. I know Predators fans are happy getting the 1st that became Molendyk in that trade but Schaefer being a big part of the Ekholm return is underwhelming

With the Preds exceeding expectations on the ice this season, we sure could have used Ekholm on our blueline, which is becoming even more evident in the playoffs this year. We're very happy with how Molendyk is progressing. But Schaefer and our hoped-for-return-in-flipping-Barrie haven't panned out as well as initial expectations. There's still lots of time with Schaefer, but if he makes the NHL it's likely in a 4th line role, and we've never had trouble finding plugs to play those roles on the UFA scrapheap. So a lot of our hopes are riding on Molendyk now. The Oilers have to be thrilled with that trade.

 

[Sticktape]

Schaefer has 6 goals in 8 games to start the year. He had two goals last night, one just a nice wrist shot in the slot and the other a backhand while powering his way to the net. He is 1 goal shy of his previous season goal total in 55 less games. He's also listed at 6'5" and 226 lbs now.

 

[Soundgarden]

Pleasantly surprised by him, I feel like I wrote him off after he came over from Edmonton.

 

[Sticktape]

Schaefer already 1 + 2 today midway through the 2nd period.

Edit: finished 1 + 3 and now has 9 goals and 13 points in 15 games. I wonder if he sees one or a few NHL games this year.

 

[herzausstein]

Schaefer has been interesting to follow. Started real slow in the AHL last season but started picking it up in the last quarter of the season. Doin alot better this year: 13 points in 15 games this season vs 21 points 63 games last season.

May not be more than a bottom line player but beginning to show some NHL upside