At the training camp, much attention is focused on the team’s young defensemen, particularly Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux, who are vying for NHL roster spots.
While they’re in the spotlight, David Reinbacher, the fifth overall pick in 2023, is somewhat overlooked despite also competing for a position. Though he’s expected to start in Laval, his future isn’t guaranteed.
Eric Engels mentioned in a Reddit Q&A that management is keen to see Hutson, Mailloux, and Reinbacher gain NHL experience this season. Interestingly, Engels places Reinbacher alongside Mailloux and Hutson, even though he’s typically not seen as part of that group.
A more likely scenario might involve Reinbacher spending some time in Laval before moving up, especially if a trade opens a spot later in the season.
Given his status as a top prospect, allowing him to develop in Laval before joining the NHL seems like a prudent plan. In another discussion, Engels suggested that the Habs are unlikely to trade a veteran to clear space for a younger player like Oliver Kapanen.
