Prospect Info: David Reinbacher

[Kennerback]

Well it's a shame he's on the Flyers and this is the Reinbacher thread

I'm responding to a rumour regarding Michkov initiated by one poster who really loves the front office and the Reinbacher pick that coincidentally thrashes Michkov. How about you direct your commentary to the initiator instead of the one post that puts the slightest pushback without saying anything negative about Reinbacher.

 

[Nedved]

And look what Vegas did to Florida. The Panthers led the NHL in shots on goal all season and couldn't get anywhere near the net in the Final.

We wouldn't even be talking about the finals if Ullmark played just decent. jesus he was bad. Florida had ideal soft match up against Leafs/Hurricanes. To give credit to Florida, they were probably top 5 in the league by the end of the season. heck of a 2nd half.

HF your pop up is ruining my experience. I cannot even type without it taking me to the pop up.

 

[Prettyisland]

you can just tell by looking at him that he's gonna be a good one

Bingo. Edging is beautiful. Love a slick skating D

 

[Nedved]

"I don't like his ankle and knee flexion, no hips no legs no weight transfer needs more mass third pairing at best"

I was just thinking, I wish he took his helmet off so I can see how his hair rides the wind.

 

[Schooner Guy]

I'm not questioning anything, I don't know Reinbacher, I don't know if he's a quick learner as you say. I'm only telling you that, don't you think the scouting staff accounted for it, when they made their projection about him and came to the conclusion that he may only be a #2D, if everything goes well, who can't run a #1 PP ? Maybe it was a poor formulation from our GM...

What's wrong with being a 2D? That's top pairing. Furthermore he's a right shot. GMs salivate over RH top pair D.

And what does any of this have to do with his ability to learn quickly which I've heard was noted by multiple hockey analysts who were paraphrasing what scouts from NHL teams told them before the draft? Do you think he would have adjusted so smoothly to the always strong Swiss men's league in his draft year if he didn't learn quickly?

You're questioning something from an odd angle. It sounds like you're looking for a way to question a prospect's strength without much sound reasoning behind your question.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

All this debacle pretty much validates the emphasis this management puts on trying to find players that have the temperament to handle this market. Jesus christ some people are dumb

Can't wait until Reinbacher proves them wrong. Don't know if he'll be more valuable than Michkov but I'm confident he'll be a cornerstone defenseman and not "2nd pairing at best".

 

[The Great Weal]

He looks massive

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

sorry, I don't remember the years players were drafted. I couldn't tell you when we drafted KK either, 3 years ago? the drafted Hurts a couple years after Went's MVP like season, and then I think after the eagles won the NFC east with Wentz they drafted Hurts. Wentz was still the guy when Hurts was drafted by the eagles is my point not the date.

Hughes literally said he likes the current forward group and wants to develop them. I like Howie changed his ways after learning from his Reagor/Jefferson situation, I hope this doesn't become like that.

It's pretty clear the Habs felt Reinbacher was the BPA and that they are really happy to get him. Do you want the Habs to draft BPA? Because that's what they are doing. If you want them to draft based on some other criteria and are worried because of that, I think their plan is to continue drafting who they feel is the BPA.

 

[SlafySZN]

All this debacle pretty much validates the emphasis this management puts on trying to find players that have the temperament to handle this market. Jesus christ some people are dumb

Can't wait until Reinbacher proves them wrong. Don't know if he'll be more valuable than Michkov but I'm confident he'll be a cornerstone defenseman and not "2nd pairing at best".

All we can do is concentrate on the habs and cheer on Reinbacher becoming the best version of himself as a player.

Gonna be a good one.

Just looking at how people loves Guhle… and Reinbacher is in another tier. Fans will love him.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Was Giroux the last guy who's name was forgotten when they announced it on the podium?

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

He looks massive

He has a lanky frame, long legs and arms. His reach must be pretty massive, which will help the gap control a lot.

 

[Habs Halifax]

It's pretty clear the Habs felt Reinbacher was the BPA and that they are really happy to get him. Do you want the Habs to draft BPA? Because that's what they are doing. If you want them to draft based on some other criteria and are worried because of that, I think their plan is to continue drafting who they feel is the BPA.

BPA to some fans is looking back to past drafts and nit picking who is better than the other. The other thing fans do is they want BPPA. Best popular player available.

My personal BPA at 5 was Michkov. But who am I? A pretend scout/GM fan?

 

[The Great Weal]

He has a lanky frame, long legs and arms. His reach must be pretty massive, which will help the gap control a lot.

He looks more like he's over 6'3 but it might just be the camera angle

 

[SlafySZN]

He looks more like he's over 6'3 but it might just be the camera angle

He does. Watched a lot of him yesterday he looked way bigger than 6’2 on the ice.

His combine measurement are 6’2.5 195lbs

So i guess 6’3 with skates

 

[Habssince89]

Just might be the guy to cement us as a factor in the playoffs. The real question is about his offense. He doesn't have to be elite IQ-wise, but so long as the play doesn't die on his stick, and he can keep the puck moving, he'll help to produce a lot of points, even if he doesn't get an assist.

Given time to reflect, I liked leonard at 7 more than reinbacher at 5, but the latter isn't a reach or a disaster in the least. The draft is done. It is what it is. And right now, looking at the fact we went home with the best ranked D in this draft AND none of the 4 Cs were available its more than acceptable. We all wish it was a bit more exciting, but he's going to be a core piece with what he brings.

 

[SlafySZN]

Big man!

Just might be the guy to cement us as a factor in the playoffs. The real question is about his offense. He doesn't have to be elite IQ-wise, but so long as the play doesn't die on his stick, and he can keep the puck moving, he'll help to produce a lot of points, even if he doesn't get an assist.

Given time to reflect, I liked leonard at 7 more than reinbacher at 5, but the latter isn't a reach or a disaster in the least. The draft is done. It is what it is. And right now, looking at the fact we went home with the best ranked D in this draft AND none of the 4 Cs were available its more than acceptable. We all wish it was a bit more exciting, but he's going to be a core piece with what he brings.

He’s very, very good in transition and has the smarts in the offensive zone. He’s not Hutson but his type of offense will translate very well, no question.

 

[26Mats]

All we can do is concentrate on the habs and cheer on Reinbacher becoming the best version of himself as a player.

Gonna be a good one.

Just looking at how people loves Guhle… and Reinbacher is in another tier. Fans will love him.

We hope Reinbacher will be Guhle or better. But no guarantees. Same with Michkov.

 

[SlafySZN]

We hope Reinbacher will be Guhle or better. But no guarantees. Same with Michkov.

He’s way ahead of Guhle at the same age, that’s more what i meant. And he has more growth to do!

 

[Nedved]

It's pretty clear the Habs felt Reinbacher was the BPA and that they are really happy to get him. Do you want the Habs to draft BPA? Because that's what they are doing. If you want them to draft based on some other criteria and are worried because of that, I think their plan is to continue drafting who they feel is the BPA.

Hughes didn't say Reinbacher was their BPA. He said they wanted to fill a bucket with a RD. I wish he came out and said he was the highest guy on their board and didn't want to lose out on Reinbacher. Instead, he said RD was a bucket that needed to be filled so they drafted him.

This feels like when everyone tried to convince this board KK was the BPA, or people sinking on the MB ship right to the end.

Reinbacher is a fantastic prospect. Hughes words do not sound like BPA when they drafted Reinbacher.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

All we can do is concentrate on the habs and cheer on Reinbacher becoming the best version of himself as a player.

Gonna be a good one.

Just looking at how people loves Guhle… and Reinbacher is in another tier. Fans will love him.

True. As one of the original Guhle super supporters back in his D+1 year, I can attest that a lot of the same things I saw in Guhle, I also see in Reinbacher. People get excited about offensive flashiness, I get hot and bothered when I see elite defensive IQ. There's absolutely nothing better than seeing one of the best players in the world get absolutely nullified and become frustrated

 

[Nedved]

We hope Reinbacher will be Guhle or better. But no guarantees. Same with Michkov.

I hope he's better than Guhle. I hope Guhle becomes better than Guhle. I think Guhle needs to put an entire season together.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

What's wrong with being a 2D? That's top pairing. Furthermore he's a right shot. GMs salivate over RH top pair D.

It would have been better to gamble on an offensive wizard rather than a future #2D...

And what does any of this have to do with his ability to learn quickly which I've heard was noted by multiple hockey analysts who were paraphrasing what scouts from NHL teams told them before the draft? Do you think he would have adjusted so smoothly to the always strong Swiss men's league in his draft year if he didn't learn quickly

You're questioning something from an odd angle. It sounds like you're looking for a way to question a prospect's strength without much sound reasoning behind your question.

I don't know what are you talking about, I didn't say anything about his ability or inability to learn quickly, I don't know him, I only took KH's words. I think you misunderstood me since the beginning.

My point is, don't you think they account for everything, when they make projection about a player ? They came to the conclusion that he may only be a #2D. Then again, maybe it was a poor wording from KH...

 

[26Mats]

I hope he's better than Guhle. I hope Guhle becomes better than Guhle. I think Guhle needs to put an entire season together.

We have to wait and be patient. Nothing else we can do. Most dmen don't peak until 25, some later. Some peak early and then fade out early...

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Hughes didn't say Reinbacher was their BPA. He said they wanted to fill a bucket with a RD. I wish he came out and said he was the highest guy on their board and didn't want to lose out on Reinbacher. Instead, he said RB was a bucket that needed to be filled so they drafted him.

This feels like when everyone tried to convince this board KK was the BPA, or people sinking on the MB ship right to the end.

Reinbacher is a fantastic prospect. Hughes words do not sound like BPA when they drafted Reinbacher.

Nope he said if he was a LD they probably wouldn't have been so into him. When I heard this, I thought of two things immediately.

1. They understand LD is the their strongest organizational position

2. In tandem with 1, they had a few players all in the same tier (maybe a Leonard, etc) and went for what they thought would be the most effective pick at RD. It'd be like if you had Seider and Caufield in a redraft and your team is stacked defensively. Could you argue that one is a bit better. Sure. But it's not enough to make a difference. At that point it becomes, which would be more effective for the future construction of your team

 

[Guy Larose]

I don't know. But it seemed to be known on the floor that he wanted Philly. Either he really wanted Philly (why?) or he just didn't want to go to those other locations and this was his way of letting people know.

Who knows? But it's just more uncertainty with this player.

When he got off the plane he went to Philadelphia with his family and they closed down the facilities and cancelled all events that was to happen there that day, for him to tour and meet players. Then they met him again afterwards leading up to the draft.