St. Louis Blues defenseman Mitch Reinke Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The St. Louis Blues have a lot of defensive depth. One particular prospect might have been better served staying in school.
When the St. Louis Blues signed Mitch Reinke in the spring of 2018, it seemed like a no-lose scenario. Reinke was an undrafted free agent, so if he panned out as a solid prospect, the Blues got a good deal and if not, they weren’t spending a lot of money or a draft pick.
However, the young career of Reinke has been somewhat up and down.