‘”That was probably the hardest part about going back [to juniors],” Reinhart said. “When I got sent down after my nine games, [Sabres general manager Tim Murray] was aware that if I want to be in this position this year that I am in now, I would have to take some of my game away off the ice. When I went back to junior, it’s challenging. I want to be 100 percent every day when I went on the ice. But to be able to get in the gym and to be where I was at the end of the year, both on and off the ice, I think was essential for me.”‘
Sabres' Reinhart boosted by extra year, Eichel arrival
Source: NHL.com