Prospect Info: David Reinbacher - Laval Rocket edition

[KevSkillz4]

Yes and no. They're about the same size. They both have similar skating, even down to the stride. I find Seider to be better and harder to play against defensively in the slot, around the net and along the boards. He's also meaner than Reinbacher and will lay big hits. Reinbacher is more inconsistent and wild around the net, but he's very rangy and snuffs out plays in transition. Both have always been underrated offensively, but Reinbachers strength is his passing, even if his shot/one timer is underrated. I find Seider to be more "power" if that makes any sense.

If Reinbacher become more meaner with time, I believe that he will bring what Seider bring for Detroit.

If he can bring that type of impact for Habs (he have the potential to do that), his time with Laval show that he can that type of D-man.

Everyone will forget about Michkov, 100%. Seider impact is much more impressive for the team we have now than a Michkov impact.

Reinbacher can develop into something special if everything goes well and he stay healthy.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

Die hard Michkovians wrote his obituary the second he was drafted. So yes, I can confirm that the climate of the world right now is there's "fans" desperate for him to bust because being "right" is more important than anything else. Which also means these same people will create caveats and conditions where they'll always be "right" in this situation.

I think this is nonsense. A lot of us expected the player to do ok. The problem was that 5th overall is not where you draft a generic 2-Way D without elite attributes. If he was an in-your-face smash mouth player or looked like he had dynamic offense, I'd understand, but he just seems like a steady eddy (who still make his share of mistakes and has trouble in front of the net, mind you).

At 5th overall, you draft TALENT. You worry about steady eddies once elite talent is no longer available.

 

[River Meadow]

If Reinbacher become more meaner with time, I believe that he will bring what Seider bring for Detroit.

If he can bring that type of impact for Habs (he have the potential to do that), his time with Laval show that he can that type of D-man.

Everyone will forget about Michkov, 100%. Seider impact is much more impressive for the team we have now than a Michkov impact.

Reinbacher can develop into something special if everything goes well and he stay healthy.

If we gave videos of Kachook to Slafkovsky, we can give video of Seider to Reinbacher...

 

[River Meadow]

I think this is nonsense. A lot of us expected the player to do ok. The problem was that 5th overall is not where you draft a generic 2-Way D without elite attributes. If he was an in-your-face smash mouth player or looked like he had dynamic offense, I'd understand, but he just seems like a steady eddy (who still make his share of mistakes and has trouble in front of the net, mind you).

At 5th overall, you draft TALENT. You worry about steady eddies once elite talent is no longer available.

My theory is,

At the time, Reinbacher had stats that had him looking like Roman Josi, almost identical at the same age, points wise, playing with men, etc, etc.

They maybe weren't expecting the 2nd coming of Josi, but something similar who could probably step in sooner rather than later, considering he was already playing against men.

Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course.

 

[Miller Time]

My theory is,

At the time, Reinbacher had stats that had him looking like Roman Josi, almost identical at the same age, points wise, playing with men, etc, etc.

They maybe weren't expecting the 2nd coming of Josi, but something similar who could probably step in sooner rather than later, considering he was already playing against men.

Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course.

Pretty safe bet that they didn't make the selection based on reading stat lines lol

 

[River Meadow]

Pretty safe bet that they didn't make the selection based on reading stat lines lol

Yes, it was 100% only based on stat lines.

They never even watched the player.

Because that's 100% what I'm saying.

 

[Andrei79]

Pretty safe bet that they didn't make the selection based on reading stat lines lol

Not only that, but what is wrong with looking at his stats ? Best D year season I the NL since Matthews. Best D year in NL history by a defenseman. D+1 production that was as good as Josi's D+1, playing on Kloten. He had size, tools, production and was a hard worker.... On top of being a RHD. This is where message boards lose the plot.

 

[Redux91]

Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course.

What the hell are you talking about lol?

He's played all 11 (minimum 13) meaningful AHL playoff games thus far and stood out well as the youngest player on a pro team, the closest level to the NHL..
And is producing lmao.

He either starts next year in the NHL, or it'll take 30-40 more AHL games

'Not turning out well' is like.. what?

 

[dinodebino]

He’s the most ready prospect we have. Not even close.

 

[Miller Time]

What the hell are you talking about lol?

He's played all 11 (minimum 13) meaningful AHL playoff games thus far and stood out well as the youngest player on a pro team, the closest level to the NHL..
And is producing lmao.

He either starts next year in the NHL, or it'll take 30-40 more AHL games

'Not turning out well' is like.. what?

Some posters just can't see past their own impatience & unrealistic expectations.

If a prospect isn't on a Crosby/McDavid trajectory from draft to elite by D1 it's "not turning out well".

It's silly, but not everyone gets that real athletes don't develop the way video game avatars do

 

[River Meadow]

What the hell are you talking about lol?

He's played all 11 (minimum 13) meaningful AHL playoff games thus far and stood out well as the youngest player on a pro team, the closest level to the NHL..
And is producing lmao.

He either starts next year in the NHL, or it'll take 30-40 more AHL games

'Not turning out well' is like.. what?

I said: "Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course."

I thought this was a very fair statement but I apologize, I keep forgetting my audience here.

The context is that he still hasn't cracked the NHL as of yet (for various reasons), but it's still very early. I hope that makes sense for you.


As a side note, talking about a Canadiens prospect in 2025 on here is like having to walk on egg shells.

 

[Tyson]

I said: "Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course."

I thought this was a very fair statement but I apologize, I keep forgetting my audience here.

The context is that he still hasn't cracked the NHL as of yet (for various reasons), but it's still very early. I hope that makes sense for you.


As a side note, talking about a Canadiens prospect in 2025 on here is like having to walk on egg shells.

In 33 total AHL games he has shown that he is the best prospect in Laval and it's not even close.

 

[Scriptor]

In 33 total AHL games he has shown that he is the best prospect in Laval and it's not even close.

Some might say we only have bad prospects in Laval and say he is only the best of the bad. You know, when they double down on bad takes...

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Given the amount injuries and lost time, DR is probably on track to where we should expect. Developing players need lots of ice time. DR has not gotten that due to injuries. So he’s playing catch up.

Another year in the AHL would be the smart play.

Many on here are simply unrealistic. Or don’t understand the impact of injuries.

 

[skidcells]

With Trudeau and Mailloux potentially out due to injury, this is Reinbacher’s and Engstrom’s opportunity to own the moment.

 

[Seb]

As a side note, talking about a Canadiens prospect in 2025 on here is like having to walk on egg shells.

The problem is you and ReHabs have an unhealthy obsession and it has been polluting Slafkovsky's and Reinbacher's threads for way too long.

You both love to play the victims and it's irritating. The issue is not that you criticize these guys, it's how much you consistently do it. You've both been told multiple times yet you can't seem to get a clue.

We get it, you hate him. Move on and let the others try to have healthy discussions.

 

[BLONG7]

I said: "Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course."

I thought this was a very fair statement but I apologize, I keep forgetting my audience here.

The context is that he still hasn't cracked the NHL as of yet (for various reasons), but it's still very early. I hope that makes sense for you.


As a side note, talking about a Canadiens prospect in 2025 on here is like having to walk on egg shells.

There are many posters on here, who have actually watched almost every game he has played so far, with Laval. There are a lot of really good things being said. For me, honestly I have only watched him play 3 games, and I came away impressed but there are times, you barely notice him, which is very good for a Dman, but of course not for a forward.....

I think the kid is going to be a very good NHL player......did you see the goal on the PP the other night? Top shelf and reminded me of a young Brett Burns.

You don't seem happy with the player at this point, assuming you wanted Michkov?

 

[Wats]

Is he really RFA after the 27/28 season? On puckpedia and capwages it has his contract sliding this year.

 

[HabsAddict]

Love or hate Rein...you are trying to evaluate a prospect playing on one and a half knees.

Unlike most, i don't get impressed by a good or great play, but rather how they avoid mistakes.

My theory on defenseman rests that a goal or an assist is a function of teamates and goalies. BUT mistakes are solely or mostly the responsibility of the player. When an offensive player goes behind the defenseman, it's on the defenseman. If a defenseman is beaten on the outside, it's solely the defensemans fault.

That metrics have served me well enough to predict that Komisarek was a dud while still in the AHL.

I will not predict or evaluate any defenseman with one and s half knees. Nor annoit them by extrapolating what my imagination wants to believe.

Right now, i really don't know how well Rein will do. If you do...well...it's your opinion.

 

[OnTheRun]

Is he really RFA after the 27/28 season? On puckpedia and capwages it has his contract sliding this year.

Yep. He had play to 10 NHL games this year for his ELC to start.

 

[Captain Mountain]

I said: "Hasn't turned out too well thus far, but it's still early of course."

I thought this was a very fair statement but I apologize, I keep forgetting my audience here.

The context is that he still hasn't cracked the NHL as of yet (for various reasons), but it's still very early. I hope that makes sense for you.


As a side note, talking about a Canadiens prospect in 2025 on here is like having to walk on egg shells.

No D-man from the 2023 draft has fully cracked the NHL. The only D-man from the 2023 and 2024 draft that has more than 6 NHL games is Levshunov (18), and Chicago took him 2nd overall over Demidov in a D heavy draft. The only D-men from the 2022 draft that were full time NHLers this season were Mintyukov and Hutson. And plenty of D drafted were playing against men.

If you think Michkov will be the better and/or more valuable player, then stick with that. If the "context is that he still hasn't cracked the NHL as of yet", then that is clearly unreasonable standard. Even top-D prospects usually take 2-4 years to be NHL ready.

 

[CzarDemidov]

The problem is you and ReHabs have an unhealthy obsession and it has been polluting Slafkovsky's and Reinbacher's threads for way too long.

You both love to play the victims and it's irritating. The issue is not that you criticize these guys, it's how much you consistently do it. You've both been told multiple times yet you can't seem to get a clue.

We get it, you hate him. Move on and let the others try to have healthy discussions.

Yes yes, everyone who appears to disagree with your very narrow, very incurious opinions is a source of pollution and sickness. I think you forgot to weasel in the word ‘parasites’ somewhere to complete your sentiment.

How very interesting and not at all fascistic.

 

[Favster]

So I get you're JUST focusing on Reinbacher here, I get that

But now explain to me what the 2 Laval forwards are doing exactly lol

There should be a man ALREADY where David puts the puck
And he can't peel back and head behind the net to regroup he's got a man on his ASS

Don't get me wrong
The Goal Against is directly tied to him for sure
But christ get open guys lol

This is exactly it. He tried to buy as much time as possible to let them get there and then moved it to the area, unfortunately it was poor neutral zone positioning that led to the turnover. The second part he did lose a 50/50 battle but I mean, it led to a 1 on 1 and a shot that should be stopped. It wasn't his best but many guys played poorly on that play.

 

[DAChampion]

Unlike most, i don't get impressed by a good or great play, but rather how they avoid mistakes.

Michou?

 

[Habs]

If Reinbacher become more meaner with time, I believe that he will bring what Seider bring for Detroit.

If he can bring that type of impact for Habs (he have the potential to do that), his time with Laval show that he can that type of D-man.

Everyone will forget about Michkov, 100%. Seider impact is much more impressive for the team we have now than a Michkov impact.

Reinbacher can develop into something special if everything goes well and he stay healthy.

He isn't 1/2 the player Seider is though, it's not even close. Michkov probably pot 40 next year... hard to forget..