David Reinbacher: Habs is excited… but he’ll take his time with it

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Crédit: LAVAL, QC - FEBRUARY 19: Laval Rocket defenseman David Reinbacher (64) plays the puck during the Manitoba Moose versus the Laval Rocket game on February 19, 2025, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

When you think of the Canadiens’ top prospects – especially on defense – the name David Reinbacher comes to mind. Which, in fact, makes sense. The Canadiens didn’t select him with the 5th overall pick in 2023 for nothing, after all. And we know the Habs like him a lot. But even if they see him becoming a good defenseman in Montreal, that doesn’t mean they’re going to rush things. Far from it, in fact. Kent Hughes(NHL.com) is aware that Reinbacher could cause a bit of a surprise at camp – especially since right-handed defensemen aren’t exactly a dime a dozen in Montreal right now.But if the Austrian is going to start the season in Laval… so be it:

[content-ads] Seeing the Habs wanting to take their time with Reinbacher is a good thing.

And I say that… especially when I think of the defenseman’s last two seasons. Because let’s not forget: in 23-24, it was extremely difficult for him in Kloten because of his club’s situation. It ended well in Laval, but he may not have had as much opportunity to progress as we would have liked on the Habs side, and… we know that he wasn’t able to play much last season because of the serious knee injury he suffered during the Canadiens’ 2024 practice camp.

The important thing is to give him the chance to progress at his own pace. It can take longer for a defenseman, everyone knows that… and the Canadiens know they have to give him the opportunity to take his time.That’s a good thing.

[spacer title=’Overtime’ – Will Lane Hutson ever spend one of these players?

– Canada defeated.

– Oh.