Prospect Info: David Reinbacher

[Kennerback]

Great article. I did not know about it. That other excerpt from the same article is exactly why Michkov was not a slam dunk. (he really is a little pos)

The shortcut of ignoring character

One of the biggest improvements in player evaluation and drafting has come with teams spending much more time and effort evaluating the player as a person and not just as an on-ice product.

Through the use of background checks, interviews and psychological evaluations, we have gotten to know players on a much more intimate level than in years past. Scouts who fail to put in this hard work and resort to just evaluating a player based on his on-ice performance are setting themselves up for failure.

It's not a glamorous part of the job, but setting up meetings with guidance councilors, billets and teachers can provide vital information on the character of a kid and whether he has the makeup to become a star or a bust.

I have numerous colleagues who complain that "Everybody only says good things, so why bother?" But the truth is that if you ask the right questions and put in the time, you can really start to get a good feel about whether this 18-year-old player has the capabilities to handle stardom and money.

The lesson: There is way more to the job then just watching the kid play.

No debate with me. He’s completely outcharactered by Reinbacher.

 

[Archijerej]

Frickin' Struble can step into a broadcast role tomorrow he's so comfortable with the cameras. There's something about that kid I'm telling ya.

I heard the guy is a Greek God. Can't confirm though.

 

[HuGort]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

 

[Retired]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

This fan is quite happy with the pick. So are the habs. So are the 5 other teams that skipped on 7th over all, the second russian player drafted in 2023. Always hated the Flyers, joke team that made hockey a bit of a gong show.

 

[DAChampion]

Michkov was not a slam dunk. (he really is a little pos)

Based on what?

 

[Habs Halifax]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

IMO, the smartest thing to do is wait it out. You can say you dislike the management move but in the process, you are indirectly attacking Reinbacher at the same time. It's not something he won't hear bud.

Those who hate the decision on not taking Michkov, please wait till Michkov turns the needle in the NHL to give us the "I told you so" narrative.

I would have taken Michkov as well. Am I going to pretend I know the future that well? NO. I reserve true judgement for a later date.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Based on what?

Based on that comment I thought the article had something to do with Michkov. Nope, just a hater.

 

[Bacchus1]

So how has he been doing in training camp?

 

[A55P2]

So how has he been doing in training camp?

From the little I've seen in that youtube scrimmage, he seems to already have chemistry with Hutson. They found each other a few times with Reinbacher going towards the net.

 

[NotProkofievian]

So how has he been doing in training camp?

0% shooting percentage, bust confirmed.

 

[Vinceee]

So how has he been doing in training camp?

Bust

 

[Bacchus1]

From the little I've seen in that youtube scrimmage, he seems to already have chemistry with Hutson. They found each other a few times with Reinbacher going towards the net.

Thanks. I can’t watch the game, but if it is on YouTube I might later.

0% shooting percentage, bust confirmed.

How many shots?

Bust

Sarcasm?

 

[NotProkofievian]

How many shots?

3, so unfortunately with that kind of sample size it seems fatal.

 

[sandviper]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

Had a chance at a player they perceived as a star player.

Not saying he isn’t or won’t be, but let’s just wait and see.

 

[Runner77]

I heard the guy is a Greek God. Can't confirm though.

That’s @Adam Michaels ’ field of expertise.

 

[Bacchus1]

3, so unfortunately with that kind of sample size it seems fatal.

For sure, since average scoring % is between 5-15%, looks like that pick is a total dud. He should have gotten at least 4 goals if he was on any value.

 

[Retired]

So how has he been doing in training camp?

He snd Hutson are hitting it off. 4v4 don’t hurt yourself hockey is weird though

 

[Bombshell11]

Hey this guy is actually pretty solid...

Do you give him a few NHL games and then send him down to the AHL? Or one more year vs men in the swiss league?

 

[Habs Halifax]

Hey this guy is actually pretty solid...

Do you give him a few NHL games and then send him down to the AHL? Or one more year vs men in the swiss league?

I vote back to the NL. Let him dominate that league like we do with NCAA players before we sign them. Both KK and Slaf were leap frogged as 18 year olds. With us not taking Michkov, I fear the media/fans obsession with following Reinbacher around in Laval like a black cloud waiting for his next mistake. Management, players, and coaches can try to ignore it all they want but he is too exposed in Laval to the pressure/expectations as a 18 year old.

Let the fans/media watch from a far for one year while Reinbacher comes over as a 19 year old.

Montreal is the last place that should rush 18 year olds. The history is there when we do.

 

[SlafySZN]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

Rebuild is not done. No one knows where everything will fall in place next year or the one after.

You have to have a good mobile defence to play offensive hockey also.

 

[OnTheRun]

Hey this guy is actually pretty solid...

Do you give him a few NHL games and then send him down to the AHL? Or one more year vs men in the swiss league?

Too early.
In his case he still need to go through the dev camp, the rookies camp, the rookies showdown (if we take part), the main camp, preseason then it's season trial games or the Rocket camp.

 

[HabzSauce]

Hey this guy is actually pretty solid...

Do you give him a few NHL games and then send him down to the AHL? Or one more year vs men in the swiss league?

I prefer Laval. I think we can offer DR alot more resources than Switzerland can. Will be better for his development

 

[Jack Skellington]

I'm already sick of typing out his full name. Petition for the nickname Habsburg

 

[Runner77]

I'm already sick of typing out his full name. Petition for the nickname Habsburg

The Habsburgs are all about Dale Weise. Orville doesn’t have the jawline for it.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Fans are mad because Montreal had chance at star player for first time in 30 years. They tired of playing boring defense first hickey. This has nothing to do with Rainbacker. The impecile in our front office instead

Kent Hughes is 1000x more intelligent than you. You can't even spell your own insults.