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David Reinbacher: Pascal Vincent (finally) provides an update

Let’s talk about David Reinbacher. It’s been four weeks since the Canadiens announced Reinbacher’s four-week absence due to a practice camp injury. But since then, there’s been no real medical update on the case of the Canadiens’ prospect, who suffered a fractured metacarpal bone.

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Sidney Crosby: David Reinbacher’s name thrown into the discussion

The Canadiens are off to a good start. They’ll have the opportunity tonight to go for a fourth win in five games, and that could really happen when you

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 16

Reinbacher’s return, no P. Diddy for the Habs and the end of Kotkaniemi

It’s October 16, 2025. The Canadiens – who have won three of their first four games of the season – are about to play their fifth game of the campaign.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 7

David Reinbacher’s injury: Kent Hughes blames bad luck

For the second year in a row, David Reinbacher was injured during the Canadiens’ camp. After a major knee injury last year, the defenseman fractured a

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Pascal Vincent Has A Plan For David Reinbacher

Earlier on Thursday evening, Anthony Martineau was on the JIC TVA Sports show to discuss the plan that Laval Rocket Head Coach has for David Reinbacher for the upcoming AHL season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 1

David Reinbacher is in Laval (and Pascal Vincent has a plan for him)

David Reinbacher is sidelined. He can’t play at the moment, having suffered a fractured metacarpal bone last week against the Toronto Leafs. What’s the plan going forward?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Reinbacher’s Injury Raises Real Concerns for the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens entered this season with a fairly clear plan for David Reinbacher. The 2023 fifth-overall pick was unlikely to crack the NHL roster,

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 30

'I wouldn’t be surprised to see Reinbacher play 15-20 games in Montreal this season'

Let’s face it: David Reinbacher hasn’t had much luck since joining the Canadiens. He hasn’t had the chance to show his full potential, because he’s found himself sidelined more often than not.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 30

'I’m willing to bet Reinbacher will miss more than 4 weeks of activity'

Tonight marks the final stretch of the Canadiens’ training camp. All the players still with the team at this stage of camp will travel to Quebec City today for tonight’s game against the Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Canadiens Have Depth in Spades to Overcome Reinbacher Injury

The pessimism surrounding Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher’s long-term outlook is palpable at this point. And that’s obviously not specifically with regard to his latest injury, a broken hand poised to keep him out of action for just a month.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 26

David Reinbacher Sidelined for a Month with Broken Finger

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that defenseman David Reinbacher will be out for the next month with a broken finger (metacarpal bone). For the 2nd year in a row, Reinbacher gets injured in a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / September 28

Montreal Canadiens get good and bad news following loss to Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens lost 2-7 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a preseason game on Thursday. Afterwardlt, good and bad news emerged for the Habs.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Montreal Canadiens Former Top Five Pick Out for Four Weeks

News broke this morning off an injury to Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Reinbacher. A broken hand will keep him out for reportedly four weeks. The 20-year-old received the injury in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Canadiens D Noah Dobson, David Reinbacher battling injuries

Defenseman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens' key offseason acquisition, is day-to-day after suffering a groin injury Thursday night in a preseason game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

Canadiens’ David Reinbacher out four weeks with broken hand

The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday that defenseman David Reinbacher will be sidelined for four weeks after suffering a metacarpal bone injury. The injury occured in preseason action Thursday against the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs in which Reinbacher left midway through the game and did not return.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26

Canadiens’ David Reinbacher suffers broken hand

Top Canadiens defense prospect David Reinbacher sustained a broken metacarpal bone in his hand in last night’s exhibition loss to the Maple Leafs and will miss the next four weeks.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

Kaiden Guhle, David Reinbacher and Noah Dobson: the Canadiens offer an update

I know we shouldn’t worry too much about the results of a warm-up game, but today was a disaster for the Montreal Canadiens. But today was a disaster for the Montreal Canadiens.There was the 7-2 defeat at the hands of an ordinary club, but more importantly, there were three ugly updates concerning three important Canadiens defensemen.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Canadiens Fall 7-2 to Leafs Amid Dobson, Reinbacher Injury Concerns

After two periods, the best thing the Montreal Canadiens had going for them in their 7-2 preseason loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs was they at least had their health.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

David Reinbacher’s Value For the Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher was the team’s fifth-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Reinbacher filled a positional need for the Canadiens, who were seeking a physical, shut-down, right-shot defenceman.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Canadiens’ Reinbacher Receiving NHLPA Showcase Invite Signals Big 2025-26

It’s finally September, and for NHL fans, that means that they will finally have hockey to watch this month. It will be training camps, preseason games and prospect showcases, but it is still NHL hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Canadiens’ Prospect David Reinbacher Enters Crucial Season in His Development Path

The fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, David Reinbacher, is entering a pivotal year in his development, one that could shape the trajectory of his career and define his place in the Montreal Canadiens’ long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 19

Patience Is In Order For Canadiens Prospect Reinbacher

There was some very encouraging news on Friday, with injured Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher was spotted practicing with a regular jersey alongside Laval Rocket players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 14

Canadiens Injuries: David Reinbacher Approaching Return To Play

There was some very encouraging news on Friday, with injured Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher was spotted practicing with a regular jersey alongside Laval Rocket players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 10

David Reinbacher Makes Decisive Move for His Future And His Rehabilitation Following Injury

The organization decided that the fifth overall pick in the 2023 draft would do his rehabilitation within the Habs environment rather than with the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / October 1, 2024

Impact Of Reinbacher Injury On Canadiens Roster Construction

The Montreal Canadiens have offered an update as to the injury status of defensive prospect David Reinbacher. The 19-year-old necessitated a surgical intervention to repair his right knee, which was injured in the first period of Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.