Sabres send prospect Reinhart back to Kootenay
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The Buffalo Sabres have sent second-overall pick Sam Reinhart back to his junior club.
Reinhart was reassigned to the Kootenay Ice of the WHL, the Sabres announced Friday.
The 18-year-old forward registered one assist, three shots and two penalty minutes in nine games.
General manager Tim Murray explained his decision.
Playing in a 10th game would have triggered Reinhart's rookie contract.