Prospect Info: David Reinbacher

[Mrb1p]

He’s such a good passer. Really good at joining the rush.

If he gets the shot and hands going he will be an absolute stud. His floor is still tremendous imo.

His shot is actually very good. Probably his best asset.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Kid. Can. Play.

I didn't want to draft him, but not because I didn't like him lol
So it's cool to see all this stuff from him for the first time for me
You can see what organizations were raving about at the draft now, he was Def the #1 D there

I had to be talked off a ledge. Only on day one though.

Truth is, I hadn't seen him or Mich or any of the others play. So I couldn't really be strong one way or the other on any of these picks. I just really liked the idea of a great scorer on the team.

In any event, I suspect we took him as the 'safer' pick and his size was a big plus. Hopefully he anchors the blueline the way we all hope. If he and Hutson turn out the way we hope it's going to be a hell of a top four back there.

 

[montreal]

His shot is actually very good. Probably his best asset.

certainly not his best, would love to see him use it more though so I could get a better read on it.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

His shot is actually very good. Probably his best asset.

Pretty much what @montreal said below.

I seen him unleash a pretty good wrister. I wouldn’t say it’s better than his passing though. Stretch passes, cross ice, or small smart effective ones. They’re all really good. Just such a smart quick decision maker.

I’d say the shot is underrated but also under utilized. If it was his best trait we’d have a perennial Norris candidate on our hands. Jury’s out on that for me. But his game just projects so we’ll all around, that even if he’s not a 10-15+ goal guy, he’ll still be a stud. If his hands and shot come around he’ll be a premier D in the league. Mitchkov can do whatever he wants at that point.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Ok which one of you jabronis is this?

 

[Mrb1p]

certainly not his best, would love to see him use it more though so I could get a better read on it.

His shot and his ability to walk the line and get shot through is truly elite. Mechanically, hes good, not great. The way he uses it with his IQ is what makes him great.

 

[Andy]

https://x.com/lassialanen/status/1711728293681271122?s=46&t=RrMAlwe_C7uoBVsM1oMScg

This kid has so much potential.

That video was great

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

One thing that really makes Euros a tougher eval is the massive rinks. The adaption to NA rinks is a real one. However, I wonder if for a Dman it actually makes defending easier when they come over. A lot less space for forwards to utilize.

 

[Miller Time]

That video was great

Love his acceleration and stick work... he's already got a great feel for timing and space, as he gets stronger and more confident, he's going to be a menace all over the ice

Future is bright

 

[KevSkillz4]

https://x.com/lassialanen/status/1711728293681271122?s=46&t=RrMAlwe_C7uoBVsM1oMScg

This kid has so much potential.

In this video, he reminds me so much of a Miro Heiskanen type of player. He can do anything on ice, I'm really impressed by his offensive game. Great stick at defensive zone, great shooting, great push, great hands, great passing, great at D-zone.

 

[Yasuo]

His offense is underrated. There is a reason why he was almost half a ppg in a pro league at 18.

 

[montreal]

His offense is underrated. There is a reason why he was almost half a ppg in a pro league at 18.

I find his offense underrated and his defense overrated.

 

[Kennerback]

https://x.com/lassialanen/status/1711728293681271122?s=46&t=RrMAlwe_C7uoBVsM1oMScg

This kid has so much potential.

I like the fact he’s pushing the play and going deep in the zone. He did it once in a while last season, but generally stayed back. It should be a staple to his game.

 

[Andy]

I find his offense underrated and his defense overrated.

What parts of his defensive game do think he needs to improve?

 

[le_sean]

I like the fact he’s pushing the play and going deep in the zone. He did it once in a while last season, but generally stayed back. It should be a staple to his game.

He seems great at picking his spots, like Guhle. Hopefully he does it more often like you said.

 

[sansabri]

I find his offense underrated and his defense overrated.

i dunno. the way he thinks defense... it takes years for top 4 d men in the NHL to just do half the things he's already doing

 

[Mrb1p]

i dunno. the way he thinks defense... it takes years for top 4 d men in the NHL to just do half the things he's already doing

It's more of a compliment to his offensive game rather than saying his defensive game isn't that good.

 

[MadMslm]

I like the fact he’s pushing the play and going deep in the zone. He did it once in a while last season, but generally stayed back. It should be a staple to his game.

He did it a lot more in the second half of the season. Even starting behind his own net for a end to end.

With his skating ability and athleticism, he will only get better at this. Just need to give time and reps to get that confidence high.

i dunno. the way he thinks defense... it takes years for top 4 d men in the NHL to just do half the things he's already doing

That’s why he was such a high pick. Most defensemen drafted high have high end tools, but lack the defensive acumen to be effective in the NHL.

His ability to adapt to a high level of play to make the right plays and limit mistakes is great.

 

[montreal]

What parts of his defensive game do think he needs to improve?

his decision making, last year I saw some issues with the skating. So far this year it's only been 1 game so we'll see as I plan on seeing a ton of him so by the end of the year I will be an expert on his game.

 

[Yasuo]

Got injured today. Let's hope it's not a serious one.

 

[TheYardMachine]

 

[windycity]

Crap, please be healthy

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I really hope it's nothing bad, the D + 1 season is so important, he really needs to play a lot

 

[montreal]

incase you are too lazy to click on the stickied thread,

 

[Goldenhands]

his decision making, last year I saw some issues with the skating. So far this year it's only been 1 game so we'll see as I plan on seeing a ton of him so by the end of the year I will be an expert on his game.

Thats literally one of his biggest sttrengths.