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A lot has been said that Buffalo pushed these kids in their interviews. I am a firm believer that certain people have the ability to see "an aura" of a person in quick fashion. I don't know how many can, and it's not good to outright judge, but the intangibles of life might just be the most important thing. My impression from seeing the draft picks talk.... Reinhart is ok for being in the spotlight for so long, but he just screams Pominville to me. He will probably work hard and be a solid enough player, but when you answer questions in the intonation of a question.....that's the kind of thing that gets you pulled over at customs and doesn't exactly inspire others. He was a little better when it seemed he was answering naturally, but I don't think you have the next big thing here. Lemieux......holy sh!t......TV should sign this kid to a contract now. He is in total command but not abrasive at all. He knows what he feels, says it, does it with passion, can self-reflect, and has a vocabulary and logic to him. I don't know what his game translates to, but if he has anywhere near the talent of Girginsons, this kid is a threat to be a captain down the line. He's built like a jock as well, but talks like a 40 year old who has seen the world. Impressed....similar to Lazar last year. Cornel.....Comes across as a bit slow on the uptake, but he makes sense and it could just be nerves. He reminds me of a cross between Dale Hawerchuk and Tim Connolly in both looks and personality. I guess I can settle for that. I bet this kid is a boom or bust. He ends up with 300 NHL goals....or 12...... Martin.....wouldn't have touched this kid with a 10' pole. Comes off as arrogant and entitled. That's different than even cocky. He's probably going to get a big surprise and those attributes don't bode well for rising to the occasion of a challenge. Again....basing it on 3 to 10 minutes of interviews.....but you can see a basic personality in that time. My guess is that in 4 years, Lemieux has more endorsement deals in the city than Reinhart.......