
Bad news in Laval.
The Rocket has announced that David Reinbacher, who returned to action in recent weeks, won’t be able to practice like everyone else this morning.
In fact, he’s entitled to a day’s treatment.
Defenseman David Reinbacher will not take part in today’s practice (treatment day).
Defenseman David Reinbacher is not practicing today (therapy day).
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 25, 2025
Normally, we don’t make a big deal out of a player taking advantage of a therapy day. It happens, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be available for the next game.
Especially since the Rocket won’t play until Saturday.
But because Reinbacher is one of the club’s top prospects and his state of health is a cause for concern for everyone who follows the Canadiens’ activities…
Let’s just say it adds another layer to the story.
It’s important to mention that the Austrian has been playing well for some time now. He’s getting more and more comfortable, which is ideal.
This weekend, he was particularly good.
David Reinbacher nets his second of the night
@RocketLaval | #BELvsLAV pic.twitter.com/U6OYRZsXnQ
– American Hockey League (@TheAHL) November 22, 2025
The Rocket are currently without Adam Engstrom, who is in Utah with the Canadiens. All indications are that Reinbacher, more than ever, will have to eat big minutes without Engstrom.
Will he be healthy enough to do so? To be seen.
The Canadiens’ goal will be to keep the defenseman as healthy as possible, so that he can develop and help the organization get to the next level.
Considering that we know nothing else about his absence, all the room is for speculation.
– Read more.
What I’m hearing about the #Canucks charging a new direction amid their disappointing start, and some of the veteran names the club will prioritize moving via @TheAthleticNHL: https://t.co/0VoPRJhB1E
– Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) November 25, 2025
– Really?
It’s about time they got their hands on a big fish. https://t.co/8uUUVHI2hY
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) November 25, 2025
– Yes.
After his great win on Saturday, Jakub Dobes should be guarding the #CH net according to Stéphane Waite.
But Samuel Montembeault won’t be ruled out.
The full discussion with @DanRichard_RDS can be found on our YouTube channel.
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– RDS (@RDSca) November 25, 2025
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