Former Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart had a year to remember in 2023-24. In 82 games with the Florida Panthers, he set new career highs with 57 goals and 94 points. He also helped lead the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history and landed an eight-year, $69 million contract because of his marvelous play.
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Now, in 2024-25, Reinhart is once again dominating the NHL. In 22 games so far this season, he has an NHL-leading 16 goals (tied with Leon Draisaitl) and 31 points.
Reinhart is also showing no signs of slowing down. Over his last 14 games, he has 11 goals and 19 points, which is simply spectacular offensive production.
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Since joining the Panthers, Reinhart has hit a new level, posting 137 goals and 274 points in 264 games. That is not to say that he did not make an impact as a Sabre, however, as he had 131 goals and 295 points in 454 games with Buffalo.
It will now be fascinating to see how Reinhart builds off his incredible start to this season from here.
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