D David Reinbacher - EHC Kloten, NL (2023, 5th, MTL)

[Faceboner]

I want sabres to draft this guy

 

[Kevin Musto]

Right now I also have him pegged as the best defenseman in the draft.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Right now I also have him pegged as the best defenseman in the draft.

I‘ve been saying it for months now - glad people are are starting to catch up.

Mo Seider lite.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Elite Prospects has him in the Top 5

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Elite Prospects has him in the Top 5

Have a link to this?

 

[David Suzuki]

Have a link to this?

The EP Rinkside post-World Juniors 2023 NHL Mock Draft

With the World Junior Championships behind us, it's time to mock up the first 16 picks for the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville.

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[Kevin Musto]

Elite Prospects has him in the Top 5

In a mock draft, not a ranking

Though I wouldn't bat an eye if it were a ranking

 

[Juxtaposer]

Finally had the chance to catch a game of Reinbacher in the NL. I was pretty impressed but I have a question for anyone who may watch him regularly: does he take just ridiculously short shifts, or am I imagining it? It feels like he gets on the ice, takes care of his own zone, and then gets off the ice while his team enters the offensive zone.

Anyway, he’s extremely good in his own zone, could definitely see him as a shutdown defender in the NHL in a few years. Excellent play off the puck, low panic, great positioning, and very competitive in front of the net. Forwards do not get the inside position on Reinbacher in front of his net and he’s great at using his stick to tie up his man and take them out of the play. His reach is ridiculous too, if the puck is within six feet of him he’s able to sweep it out of harm’s way easily. His size and skating allow him to keep attackers to the outside and his spacing is so good. And his head is always on a swivel so he never loses his man. Really impressive defender for an 18 year old in a men’s league, to the point where I’m a little shocked he isn’t used on the PK.

However, he looked a little uncomfortable with the puck on his stick; maybe I just caught a bad game or something, but I don’t think he carried the puck for more than two seconds all game.

If this guy can develop a dangerous shot, a faster first step and better lateral mobility, and improve his puck skills, I think he’s a legit two-way #1D. Even if he doesn’t, I think he’s still a good middle pairing shutdown D with the right partner. I could see him being taken as high as 6th overall.

 

[Hinterland]

Finally had the chance to catch a game of Reinbacher in the NL. I was pretty impressed but I have a question for anyone who may watch him regularly: does he take just ridiculously short shifts, or am I imagining it? It feels like he gets on the ice, takes care of his own zone, and then gets off the ice while his team enters the offensive zone.

Anyway, he’s extremely good in his own zone, could definitely see him as a shutdown defender in the NHL in a few years. Excellent play off the puck, low panic, great positioning, and very competitive in front of the net. Forwards do not get the inside position on Reinbacher in front of his net and he’s great at using his stick to tie up his man and take them out of the play. His reach is ridiculous too, if the puck is within six feet of him he’s able to sweep it out of harm’s way easily. His size and skating allow him to keep attackers to the outside and his spacing is so good. And his head is always on a swivel so he never loses his man. Really impressive defender for an 18 year old in a men’s league, to the point where I’m a little shocked he isn’t used on the PK.

However, he looked a little uncomfortable with the puck on his stick; maybe I just caught a bad game or something, but I don’t think he carried the puck for more than two seconds all game.

If this guy can develop a dangerous shot, a faster first step and better lateral mobility, and improve his puck skills, I think he’s a legit two-way #1D. Even if he doesn’t, I think he’s still a good middle pairing shutdown D with the right partner. I could see him being taken as high as 6th overall.

He averages 00:39 per shift this season. All regular Kloten defenders are between 00:36 and 00:42 so nothing too crazy. There are a few exceptions leaguewide but I'd say this is also more or less league average. He played just 16mins though. His average TOI is well over 18mins I believe.

 

[Juxtaposer]

He averages 00:39 per shift this season. All regular Kloten defenders are between 00:36 and 00:42 so nothing too crazy. There are a few exceptions leaguewide but I'd say this is also more or less league average. He played just 16mins though. His average TOI is well over 18mins I believe.

Okay, I’ll have to watch more games and see.

 

[Boonk]

Someone is going to bite way early on. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the teams in the top 10 swipes him.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

this guy has Preds written all over him

 

[LeProspector]

Best defenceman in this draft class. He has it all.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Ranked at #15 by EP Staff this month.

I feel like a proud father seeing the broader scouting community show him the love he deserves.

 

[OKR]

Someone is going to bite way early on. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the teams in the top 10 swipes him.

I’d be surprised, just because of how deep of a draft it is. But i don’t think he’ll be available anymore at #20.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

If he's still available by the FLames pick, it's a no brainer. Flames could recoup some Dman prospects and he literally fits what Sutter wants.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Ranked at #15 by EP Staff this month.

I feel like a proud father seeing the broader scouting community show him the love he deserves.

How proud will you be when he's the first defenseman off the board on draft day?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

How proud will you be when he's the first defenseman off the board on draft day?

I’ll be the greatest scout the Alps region has ever seen.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

I’ll be the greatest scout the Alps region has ever seen.

what about Der Josi?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Hale The Villain]

To be fair Reinbacher is a late-birthday and Josi is not.

In the same development year Josi had 24 points in 42 games.

Still what Reinbacher has been able to do offensively in the Swiss league is very impressive.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

To be fair Reinbacher is a late-birthday and Josi is not.

In the same development year Josi had 24 points in 42 games.

Still what Reinbacher has been able to do offensively in the Swiss league is very impressive.

You’re right - this why I emphasized “Draft year” haha.

As you said though, no matter how you slice it - it is extremely impressive from a kid that I had as a defensive stalwart coming into the season - oversight on my part there haha, I have since rectified those opinions.

 

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[Kevin Musto]

 

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Smooth O-zone activation from Reinbacher. Punch my ticket on the Reinbacher train, he's a top 10 pick. Would love him on the Blues.