Prospect Info: David Reinbacher

[HuGort]

Best let them mature before bringing to NHL. Doesn't hurt to be over mature. That way they can step right in make big contribution to team. Gives team benefit of having them 3 years on ELC.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Again, I wouldn't expect Reinbacher to instantly board a flight once Kloten's season ends. I still don't think that's a certainty. He has other commitments in Switzerland until the summer, not just his gig with Kloten. The situation will be evaluated once Kloten is done.

I think he was trying to finish school this year too?

 

[Hinterland]

I think he was trying to finish school this year too?

Exactly.

 

[Egresch]

Again, I wouldn't expect Reinbacher to instantly board a flight once Kloten's season ends. I still don't think that's a certainty. He has other commitments in Switzerland until the summer, not just his gig with Kloten. The situation will be evaluated once Kloten is done.

I agree. His last summer was so hectic, he would actually benefit from little "rest". He can still play games for Austrian National team. Rushing him to NA for 5 Laval games does not make sense.
Actually, it looks to me like a pattern. Habs drafted 2 high picks from Europe. Both had very hectic summer in their draft season. World Champs, Draft combine, Draft, Prospect camp, Main camp... both had their D+1 below expectation with injury.

 

[Hinterland]

I agree. His last summer was so hectic, he would actually benefit from little "rest". He can still play games for Austrian National team. Rushing him to NA for 5 Laval games does not make sense.
Actually, it looks to me like a pattern. Habs drafted 2 high picks from Europe. Both had very hectic summer in their draft season. World Champs, Draft combine, Draft, Prospect camp, Main camp... both had their D+1 below expectation with injury.

Good point. As I said I don't think there are any fixed plans though. My understanding is that they'll evaluate the situation once Kloten's season ended. I guess the longer Kloten's season is going on for, the less likely Reinbacher is to fly to Canada this season. Should Laval make the playoffs then maybe that could impact the decision as well but I could also see the Habs putting him on their roster for a couple of weeks...not necessarily to play much but just for the experience.

We'll see. I'm sure Reinbacher just wants to play but I agree that rest (and gym time etc) is important as well. There's no reason for hectic now. Reinbacher is gonna finish education this summer and he's almost certainly gonna come over to Canada for next season with the ability to fully focus on hockey. No need to rush anything now. I hope they'll find a good solution that works for everybody.

 

[rik schau]

Anyone ever ask him what he would like to do? is it all completely out of his hands?

 

[Hinterland]

Anyone ever ask him what he would like to do? is it all completely out of his hands?

He wants to play in the NHL. I'm sure he'll be involved in the decision. At the same time he may have to be protected from himself. Rest is important as well. No need to do something crazy now while he's still finishing his education.

 

[rik schau]

He wants to play in the NHL. I'm sure he'll be involved in the decision. At the same time he may have to be protected from himself. Rest is important as well. No need to do something crazy now while he's still finishing his education.

When his schooling is done, Montreal and Laval's season will already be over. It will be worth watching the World Championship to see how he is used and performs.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

When his schooling is done, Montreal and Laval's season will already be over. It will be worth watching the World Championship to see how he is used and performs.

Sinhlehandedly the biggest let down of last years WJC was that Austria was relegated and we didn’t get to se him play again. I watched every games two WJCs ago and he was already a stud!

 

[rik schau]

Too bad Montreal fans won't see him in North America anytime soon but he better be coming over next season as there is nothing to gain from another season with his current squad.

 

[LaP]

Best let them mature before bringing to NHL. Doesn't hurt to be over mature. That way they can step right in make big contribution to team. Gives team benefit of having them 3 years on ELC.

He's learning nothing (as not much) where he is playing. It would be better for him to play in the AHL.

Sinhlehandedly the biggest let down of last years WJC was that Austria was relegated and we didn’t get to se him play again. I watched every games two WJCs ago and he was already a stud!

Him and also Rohrer. At least Rohrer plays for a good team.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I think people should be hype with Reinbacher after seeing the progress of Slaf.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Good point. As I said I don't think there are any fixed plans though. My understanding is that they'll evaluate the situation once Kloten's season ended. I guess the longer Kloten's season is going on for, the less likely Reinbacher is to fly to Canada this season. Should Laval make the playoffs then maybe that could impact the decision as well but I could also see the Habs putting him on their roster for a couple of weeks...not necessarily to play much but just for the experience.

We'll see. I'm sure Reinbacher just wants to play but I agree that rest (and gym time etc) is important as well. There's no reason for hectic now. Reinbacher is gonna finish education this summer and he's almost certainly gonna come over to Canada for next season with the ability to fully focus on hockey. No need to rush anything now. I hope they'll find a good solution that works for everybody.

He has played 33 games......he should have plenty left in the tank.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Too bad Montreal fans won't see him in North America anytime soon but he better be coming over next season as there is nothing to gain from another season with his current squad.

I can't wait to see him in AHL. I think his style will be so much better at AHL//NHL.

He play very very solid in pre-season this year with Habs, I really liked what I see when he play with Guhle.

 

[Hinterland]

He has played 33 games......he should have plenty left in the tank.

...with almost zero offseason and a 50% job plus attending classes, 33 games is actually a lot. He's playing games with very reduced training and practice time. To compare, College season is just 42 games as well. Also, Reinbacher will continue to work and attend classes into the summer. Plus, he isn't gonna feel any less tired when, on top of it all, preparing for the upcoming exams.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

...with almost zero offseason and a 50% job plus attending classes, 33 games is actually a lot. He's playing games with very reduced training and practice time. To compare, College season is just 42 games as well. Also, Reinbacher will continue to work and attend classes into the summer. Plus, he isn't gonna feel any less tired when, on top of it all, preparing for the upcoming exams.

I am aware of his workload and it really is not that bad at all from a physical standpoint.

Playing an 82 game NHL schedule is infinitely more difficult and I find it funny how people make a big deal over the kind of workload that Reinbacher has taken on.

I agree that he may need a mental break but physically he should be absolutely fine.

 

[Hinterland]

I am aware of his workload and it really is not that bad at all from a physical standpoint.

Playing an 82 game NHL schedule is infinitely more difficult and I find it funny how people make a big deal over the kind of workload that Reinbacher has taken on.

I agree that he may need a mental break but physically he should be absolutely fine.

While that's certainly true I wouldn't underestimate the effects of not having a proper offseason. Summer is usually when you build the foundation for your season. He doesn't really have an opportunity to make up for it either since he's mostly just playing games.

 

[Number 57]

So in the Swiss League (2nd division), teams need to register in order to have a chance to move up to the National League (1st division). Only two teams did that (Visp & Olten). They have both made the semi-finals of the playoffs and their respective series begins this Friday.

Kloten has to play a 7-game relegation series against Ajoie (the other team in the relegation spot). If Kloten wins that series, they will remain in the National League and Reinbacher's season is officially done and could make his way to NA. And then Ajoie has to deal with the other team.

But if Kloten loses to Ajoie, then they will have to play another 7-game series with the 2nd division team to see who will be up and who will be down.

Just trying to wrap my head around this as the X post you quoted from Thibaut Chatel clearly states the ''earliest'' scenario has Reinbacher on a plane by March 10. That would mean there are no series against Ajoie like you are stating.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just trying to wrap my head around this as the X post you quoted from Thibaut Chatel clearly states the ''earliest'' scenario has Reinbacher on a plane by March 10. That would mean there are no series against Ajoie like you are stating.

It's possible by earliest he meant if Olten and Visp are both eliminated in the semi-finals, then Kloten doesn't need to play a relegation series against Ajoie. Because only way Olten and Visp have a chance to move up is if they win the Swiss League playoffs.

And the earliest they can both be eliminated is March 8th. It's Game 4 of their current series and if they both get swept, then both Kloten and Ajoie remain in the National League. Game 2 of both series are today.

So it's possible that by earliest he meant that Kloten and Ajoie don't even need to start a relegation series? I've tried to see when the relegation series can potentially start, but no luck.

 

[Adam Michaels]

- Visp lost yesterday and are down 2-0 in their series.

- Olten won in OT and their series is tied 1-1.

I saw online that the relegation series with Ajoie is scheduled to start on March 16th. However, if Visp and Olten are eliminated in the semi-finals, then Kloten and Ajoie don't need to play their series.

If one or both semi-finals end up going to Game 7, they will end on March 15th. Which makes sense that the relegation series is set for March 16th because by then, they will know if they will need to play it or not.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

I am aware of his workload and it really is not that bad at all from a physical standpoint.

Playing an 82 game NHL schedule is infinitely more difficult and I find it funny how people make a big deal over the kind of workload that Reinbacher has taken on.

I agree that he may need a mental break but physically he should be absolutely fine.

The mental
Is huge part. Getting mentally burnt out affects training and performance. The kid will need a rest. And yes I agree, I think the NHl has one of the most grueling schedules in all of sports. That said, he’s still a teen. Takes a few seasons to be able to handle that workload. Look at Suzuki- 24 and just went through his first truly consistent season without showing signs of fatigue

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

The mental
Is huge part. Getting mentally burnt out affects training and performance. The kid will need a rest. And yes I agree, I think the NHl has one of the most grueling schedules in all of sports. That said, he’s still a teen. Takes a few seasons to be able to handle that workload. Look at Suzuki- 24 and just went through his first truly consistent season without showing signs of fatigue

Suzuki was handling almost triple Reinbacher's workload as a teen in the OHL and with team Canada while finishing his schooling and going to camps in Vegas and Montreal.

I agree that Reinbacher might need a breather mentally but physically his workload has been minuscule compared to CHL players of the same age and should not even be a point of consideration other than him potentially playing injured.

 

[Andrei79]

Suzuki was handling almost triple Reinbacher's workload as a teen in the OHL and with team Canada while finishing his schooling and going to camps in Vegas and Montreal.

I agree that Reinbacher might need a breather mentally but physically his workload has been mimiscule compared to CHL players of the same age and should not even be a point of consideration other than him potentially playing injured.

Agreed. These are supposedly future NHL high end players. There's a limit to the pampering. I'm not saying he should play until late June and lose a full summer, but playing games in the AHL in April is absolutely nothing.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Agreed. These are supposedly future NHL high end players. There's a limit to the pampering. I'm not saying he should play until late June and lose a full summer, but playing games in the AHL in April is absolutely nothing.

Physically I completely agree but there are cultural, time zone, distance from family issues that CHLers don't have to deal with. If the kid is mentally burnt out I am ok with him taking an extended break. I just never understood the narrative of being physically tired when these Euro leagues are playing less than some U15 AAA teams here in Ontario.

 

[Wats]

Hopefully he can bounce back from a bad draft+1 like Slafkovsky. I can't imagine the heat he'd have if he was struggling in Montreal/Laval.