The Kraken put Reinke on waivers Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.
Reinke spent the last two seasons in the Pittsburgh organization before signing a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle in September. He has seen action in only one NHL game, going pointless for the Blues in the 2017-18 season.
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Kraken's Mitch Reinke: Secures two-way deal
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Reinke signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Reinke spent the last two seasons with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, tallying 27 points each year. The 27-year-old blueliner has just one game of NHL experience dating all the way back to the 2017-18 campaign with the Blues. He'll likely spend most of the 2023-24 season at the AHL level once again.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Promoted from taxi squad
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Reinke was added to the active roster Friday, per CapFriendly.
Reinke hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2017-18 campaign. He tallied 12 points in 18 games at the AHL level this season.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Joins taxi squad
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Reinke was added to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.
Reinke has 12 points in 18 AHL games this season but hasn't seen any NHL action since the 2017-18 campaign. The 25-year-old blueliner will likely be an extra body while he's on the taxi squad.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Drops to waivers
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The Blues waived Reinke on Monday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
Rienke hasn't played an NHL game since the 2017-18 season when he was immediately thrust into action after signing his entry-level contract. The 24-year-old made the AHL All-Rookie Team two years ago, and he followed up the honor with 22 points over 46 minor-league contests last season. Reinke could remain on the practice squad until the AHL season begins.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Lands one-year deal
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Reinke signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues on Sunday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Reinke hasn't played an NHL game since making his debut back in the 2017-18 campaign. Instead, he's spent the last two years with AHL San Antonio, producing 17 goals and 50 assists over 126 games. The Blues have a crowded blue line at the top level, so Reinke is expected to spend most of next season with AHL Springfield -- the team's new minor-league affiliate.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Demoted to AHL
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Reinke was demoted to AHL San Antonio on Sunday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
As expected, Reinke was simply called up to be an extra body for the last preseason games before the season kicks off. The 23-year-old scored 12 goals and 45 points with AHL San Antonio last season and should spend most of the 2019-20 campaign there again.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Back with big club
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Reinke was recalled by the Blues on Wednesday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Reinke was sent down to the minors just three days ago, and they're already bringing him back up for Thursday's preseason game versus Detroit. The 23-year-old isn't expected to be on the roster Opening Night considering the Blues just added Justin Faulk to complement Alex Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko on the right side of their blue line. However, Reinke should be the team's first call up if injuries surface.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Will start in minors
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The Blues assigned Reinke to AHL San Antonio on Sunday.
The Blues retained their entire blue line from last year's Stanley Cup run, so it's not a surprise that he'll continue his development in the minors. He excelled with San Antonio last year, making the AHL All-Rookie Team after posting 45 points -- 26 on the power play -- in 76 games. Expect him to be the team's first call up in the event of an injury.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Snags one-year deal
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Reinke secured a one-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Reinke made his NHL debut in 2017-18, but was unable to earn a spot in the lineup last season. Instead, the Minnesota native spent the entire year in the minors, racking up 12 goals and 33 helpers in 76 games. While he is unlikely to earn a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night versus Washington on Oct. 2, Reinke could see some action in the NHL this year.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Qualified by St. Louis
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Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-DispatchReinke received a qualifying offer from the Blues on Tuesday, kdkd reports.
Reinke spent the postseason up with the big club as part of the black aces, and was recently named o the 2018-19 AHL All-Rookie Team. He also tied Keith Yandle for AHL San Antonio's record for most points in a season by a rookie defenseman with 34. If Reinke can keep producing at the pro-level, he could see his name in the lineup with the big club soon, especially with an aging d-core in St. Louis.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Receives All-Rookie honors
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Reinke was named to the 2018-19 AHL All-Rookie Team .
After signing with the Blues as a free agent last year, Reinke spent the entire 2018-19 campaign in the minors. It was an excellent rookie season, as he played all 76 games and compiled 12 goals and 45 points to rank second among AHL first-year blueliners. The 23-year-old was also a superb power-play quarterback, posting 26 points with the man advantage, which was tied for an AHL-best among all defensemen. If the Blues let Carl Gunnarsson walk in free agency, it could open up a spot for Reinke with the big club.
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Blues' Mitch Reinke: Ties AHL franchise record
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Reinke notched his 34th point during Saturday's loss to AHL San Diego.
With that mark, he ties Keith Yandle for AHL San Antonio's record for most points in a season by a rookie defenseman. Reinke may not follow Yandle's trajectory -- he has eclipsed 40 points in nine of 13 NHL seasons -- but this accomplishment solidifies Reinke's potential to play at the top level. The 23-year-old could have a shot at the Blues roster next season if Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson (lower body) both leave in free agency.
