Prospect Info: David Reinbacher

[Tyson]

What are your thoughts?

He adjusted quickly to the smaller ice surface, scored a highlight reel goal in his first AHL game. Used on the top PK unit right away. Smooth skater, seems very smart. I am one of those how would have no issue having him ride the busses in Laval next season. He is going to be a good player, you can just tell.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

If Reinbacher was like that I highly doubt Hughes would have taken him 5th. Especially knowing next draft is loaded with first pairing Defensemen. Hughes passed on real good player in Leonard. He must seen a lot in Reinbacher

The negativity is overblown in my opinion.

David St Louis did a small video on his game this year. The puck moving and skating look good.

 

[KevSkillz4]

The negativity is overblown in my opinion.

David St Louis did a small video on his game this year. The puck moving and skating look good.

I see aswell a top pairing D. His game will translate perfectly at NHL level. He will become better with better players. His mistakes isn't that bad with a dumpfire team like Kloten.

He is going to be a stud two-way with great leadership.

 

[River Meadow]

I don't know how much say/input Hughes has, I'm sure it's a lot but he's got 2 head scouts and Gorton.

But GM's overreach for size all the time. He's not what I would call an elite skater, which is what I would use if I thought he was a great skater. When I think of poise, I think of Jordan Harris, not Reinbacher. Smarts is tougher, but even dumb players can be good NHLers if they have a really good tool or physical ability over most. He's made too many of what I would call easy mistakes that at least would have me question how smart he is. That said he was wildly inconsistent so those mistakes were more early on or mid season.

GMs pick prospects like Reinbacher, Silayev, etc.... because of the physical projections. I haven't been overly impressed at all with Silayev but I 100% can see why teams would overrated him as they hope they are getting the next Chara in 5 years. If Reinbacher became half of Josi then you got a great pick at 5th OA.

Great post as usual sir.

 

[BenchBrawl]

We won't know for sure until he's 25 years old. That's how it is with most dmen of this style of play.

 

[Habnot]

I guess we haven't learnt anything with Slaf and judging young players too quickly.

 

[Zilo44]

A guy like Reinbacher could unlock Lane Hutson. That’s enticing

 

[Skip Bayless]

We need to be patient. His mobility was definitely affected this season for many reasons. But it should come back to normal in the following seasons.

He's more dynamic than what he showed last year. He has all the tools to be a first pairing D.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I see Charlie McAvoy in playoffs and when he see David Reinbacher, I see similar style.

I think that's a another great comparable for Reinbacher, he have potential to become a D like that, less meaner.

 

[yianik]

Same thoughts since he was drafted. He's a great skater and his size with his reach is a problem for attackers. His smarts and poise are on display. He's competitive but not physical. He engages when necessary but doesn't seek to punish people.

Quick reads, quick puck movement, excellent in support offensively. Has a good shot that he needs to use more.

Has some adaptation to do regarding positioning against speed in the neutral zone.

He's a top pair defenseman who will get points from moving the attack forward. Basically he kills plays, gets puck back, identifies the right option quickly or has the poise to wait until the right option opens up. Moves the puck and gets up ice to support the attack.

Minute eating defenseman. Great player.

Jay Bowmeester type but with better shot?

 

[SOLR]

Jay Bowmeester type but with better shot?

Hey, I have a better shot than Jay Bouwmeester.

 

[yianik]

Hey, I have a better shot than Jay Bouwmeester.

Okay, Jay Bouwmeester but with a better shot than Runner ?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Jay Bowmeester type but with better shot?

Yeah kinda, Ryan suter type

 

[Hins77]

Jay Bowmeester type but with better shot?

Mortitz Seider Is a really good comparable to Reinbacher imo. Solid shot, physical.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Mortitz Seider Is a really good comparable to Reinbacher imo. Solid shot, physical.

Charlie McAvoy less physical, that's a good comparison aswell.

 

[CanadienShark]

Jay Bowmeester type but with better shot?

McDonagh is the drum I keep beating. Or Pietrangelo.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I like the Jay Bouwmeester comparison actually.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I think Reinbacher looks like a real solid player. He also seems to be a bit of a rink rat. If he's a hard worker (which apparently he is) I think he should be able to continue improving and become a good NHL d-man.

 

[26Mats]

I guess we haven't learnt anything with Slaf and judging young players too quickly.

I'm liking what this management team has done at the past two drafts.

I can't wait to see who we take at 5th overall, the through the first 4 rounds, and then afterwards. But especially the 5th overall and then the first 4 rounds, based on their track record.

 

[Saku K]

There is so much hockey left for Reinbacher to play to be down on his potential. 2+3 for 5 pts in 11 games in Laval is a pretty good NA start, especially without playing an offensive role. Piling up a +6 alongside Bisson and the eye test showed a mature defensive game, particularly for his age and displayed an almost seemless transition to the smaller ice.

He was also pretty good at last year's camp after his historic season in the swiss league. I don't know how his offensive numbers will evolve, too much untapped potential there and lack of opportunities may hurt him early (Matheson, Hutson on the powerplay 1). He should log 22-26 minutes of ice time on his solid defensive game alone for a lengthy part of his career.

I try to stay conservative on Reinbacher, too many early unrealistic early takes like heineman and Slaf made me learn my lesson. I don't dislike the Ryan Suter comparison as a player just a solid two-way player, a bit more size than suter though.

 

[habamillions]

Now that michkov is coming over in a few months there will be a lot of attention on reinbacher. A little unfair as they are totally different players and play a different position but it will be there. A lot wanted michkov to be the pick at 5 for mtl

 

[417]

Now that michkov is coming over in a few months there will be a lot of attention on reinbacher. A little unfair as they are totally different players and play a different position but it will be there. A lot wanted michkov to be the pick at 5 for mtl

Wasn’t Michkov picked 7th?

When it become a story that the Habs were the only team to pass on him?

Honestly, it’s a ridiculous narrative.

 

[Justin11]

We have Reinbacher now and I beleive he will be solid on D for a long time. Let’s support the kid and move on from not picking Michkov.

There’s another young talent that will be added in a little over a month from now.

Lots of things to look forward to.

 

[The Great Weal]

Wasn’t Michkov picked 7th?

When it become a story that the Habs were the only team to pass on him?

Honestly, it’s a ridiculous narrative.

I really don't like this argument because it can excuse any pick ever made. What's the point of having a scouting team if every bad pick can be excused with "well other teams didn't draft this player either"?

Habs have had more issues than any other team in the league finding elite forwards, you'd think they would be the ones taking more risks to draft elite talents compared to the other teams.

I want to make it clear that Reinbacher can still be a more valuable/better player and that nothing is proven yet, but yes the Habs should rightfully recieve a ton of criticism if Michkov pans out and Reinbacher does not as much.

 

[417]

I really don't like this argument because it can excuse any pick ever made. What's the point of having a scouting team if every bad pick can be excused with "well other teams didn't draft this player either"?

You don’t like the argument that 6 teams passed on Michkov and not exclusively the Habs?

That is a fact.

I guaranteee you, this is only a storyline in Montreal and with their media/fans, for some odd reason, we tend to think everything is about us.

Furthermore, who said the player they picked instead was a bad pick?

Habs have had more issues than any other team in the league finding elite forwards, you'd think they would be the ones taking more risks to draft elite talents compared to the other teams.

Didn’t they take one the year before with the guy they drafted 1st overall?

I want to make it clear that Reinbacher can still be a more valuable/better player and that nothing is proven yet, but yes the Habs should rightfully recieve a ton of criticism if Michkov pans out and Reinbacher does not as much.

EVERY single team that passed on Michkov should receive a ton of criticism if he ends up being better than the player’s their own team selected.