Reinbacher notched one goal and 10 assists in 35 games with EHC Kloten of Switzerland's National League this campaign. The Canadiens selected the 19-year-old defender with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Reinbacher may get a chance to make his NHL debut at some point down the stretch.
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Canadiens' David Reinbacher: Loaned to Switzerland
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Reinbacher was loaned to HC Kloten of Switzerland's National League on Saturday.
Reinbacher logged 16:27 of ice time while tallying one hit and one shot on goal in Saturday's preseason loss to Toronto. As expected, the 18-year-old blueliner will continue his development in Switzerland for the time being. He was selected fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
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Canadiens' David Reinbacher: Likely bound for Europe
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Reinbacher is expected to return to Kloten HC of the Swiss-A league this season, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Montreal president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton said nothing is definite, but "it's more than likely" that Reinbacher, selected fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, will return to Europe. For now, the defenseman will participate with fellow rookies in a rookie tournament this weekend in Buffalo. Following that, the 18-year-old will join the team for training camp.
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Canadiens' David Reinbacher: Recalled from loan
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Reinbacher was recalled from his loan with HC Kloten in Switzerland on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
This is likely a procedural move to allow Reinbacher to attend NHL training camp. The fifth overall pick from this year's draft could be loaned back to Kloten if he doesn't make Montreal's Opening Night roster.
