RD Chase Reid - SSM Greyhounds, OHL (2026 Draft)

[WarriorofTime]

Late bloomer for hockey due to the birthyear system, but he's probably older to middle aged for his Class of 2026 growing up in Michigan (not sure what the cut date is in Chesterfield), so he likely was nowhere close to being the youngest growing up. Definitely plays a factor in hockey though of course.

For school yeah, but his hockey page is a bunch of AAA teams that were 07 born players. Born a few days later and he's playing with the 08 kids, eligible in the same NHL draft and likely more known up until now because he'd be one of the oldest players in the cohort.

 

[jtechkid]

If your a high end skill dmen do you really want head to Waterloo next year ? Reid’s a really good player - Michigan state head recruiter is one of the top guys in the country - they are not dumb , Waterloo completely blew it or an epic level .

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Point streak extended to 5 games. PPG goes down after he gets a primary assist on the team's only goal of the game, but that's how it is when you have a PPG over 1. I guess Nordh must've tipped his point shot. Reid only has 1 goal so far for SSM. Feels like he's due for some goals.

 

[HockeyProspects101]

Reid with 2 more today, just about at par with Schaefer’s production as top U18 D for PPG

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yeah, it’s early, but I think he’s looking like a top contender for first defensemen picked next year. He’s 6’2/6’3, an amazing skater, and putting up elite offensive totals in the O this year, especially for a 2026 eligible. Defense needs a little work, but not too bad.

 

[HockeyProspects101]

3 more so far today, halfway through his 18th game, and he has 23, Schafer has 22 in 17, wild!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How could USA Hockey and Waterloo make such colossal errors? Does he have Trevor Connelly type skeletons in his closet?

USA Hockey literally picked dudes for the Hlinka that won't even get drafted, and they left a likely top 5-10 pick off the team?

And Waterloo didn't have playing time for one of the best defensemen in the OHL?

None of this makes any sense.

 

[BKarchitect]

How could USA Hockey and Waterloo make such colossal errors? Does he have Trevor Connelly type skeletons in his closet?

USA Hockey literally picked dudes for the Hlinka that won't even get drafted, and they left a likely top 5-10 pick off the team?

And Waterloo didn't have playing time for one of the best defensemen in the OHL?

None of this makes any sense.

Seeing how many young players were either ignored or not given more prominent developmental roles in the USHL - who are now blossoming in the CHL…it’s pretty eye opening. It definitely seems extra annoying when it’s American kids - although I think Reid may be a uniquely egregious omission on multiple levels.

At least we will see him on the WJC team in the next couple of years, right?

PS - nice job sticking with your evaluation after a slow start to the season by Reid

 

[frontsfan67]

Next years draft class is going to be so stacked it’s not even funny