History in the Making | David Reinbacher

Montreal’s fifth-overall pick in 2023 David Reinbacher spoke about a whirlwind of a Draft week, a notebook he received from a fan, and more on this episode of HITM.
Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 2 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: / canadiensmtl
0:00 Introduction
1:07 David Reinbacher on development camp
2:03 On meeting Lane Hutson
2:35 On processing an eventful week
3:16 On experiencing the Draft with his family
3:49 On exploring Montreal
4:25 On the notebook he received from a fan
5:09 On his style of play
5:31 On his best quality as a player
5:51 On hockey being his first love
6:03 On the development of hockey in Austria
6:41 On being tied as the highest Austrian drafted to the NHL
7:38 On what his walkout song would be
8:07 On his jersey number of choice
8:36 On his goal for next year
9:20 On the first thing he did in Montreal
10:01 On his first impressions of dev camp
10:34 Conclusion

[@sandboxhero7587]

I hope a few bad apples on social media didn't taint your view of Montreal! We love you David!

[@chromeposites]

That didn’t actually happen. It was just a rumor.

[@sebcharb7313]

People are so gullible. No habs fan hates this kid, or sent him hate mail. Only media portraying him as the villain. I hoped for a fwd, was mad for 5 min, then was happy we drafted him.

[@starchmonkey]

​@@sebcharb7313clearly you don't use Twitter

[@lannydaaronsburner1278]

Best of luck in Montreal David don't let the haters get to you ❤

[@sebcharb7313]

Yeah, don't let the leafs fan get to you.

[@starchmonkey]

​@@sebcharb7313leafs fans support their prospects

[@vicb7341]

Such a good kid. I had a feeling he would be selected. He's a talented dman. I wish him a bright future

[@penelop96]

Welcome to Montreal David. We’re all rooting for you to become one of the Habs’ best Dmen for many years to come.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Reinbacher I think will become elite.

[@mauricerobillard612]

I'm stoke to have him as a future Dean for us. Also think it's special that his Grandparents are still alive to celebrate this moment with him.

[@cherylb8298]

David you are an outstanding young man. Best wishes to you. Montreal is fortunate to have you.

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

#InDavidWeTrust

[@vincentharnois3177]

Awesome job to the interviewer! You kept it interesting, light and flawlessly bilingual. Seriously...High five!

[@jo12danjames]

Looking forward to seeing him play. He has a great attitude.

[@Mario-qw2fo]

As a 75 yr old Hab fan, I can tell you are a truly good character just by the way you speak! I can’t wait to see you play!😍

[@julienwisemanvezina7047]

love u david cant wait to see u with the big club

[@andywisniewski4344]

Welcome to Montreal looking forward to seeing you and cheering you on all the best

[@MathieuSOuellet]

Enjoy your time back in Europe, can’t wait to have you back. You’ll be a big part of our next cup!

[@jhenz1926]

Him talking about wanting to play with Hutson reminds me of Cole saying the same about Suzuki.

[@rogerdaigle7575]

Welcome to MTL David, you got a great personnality.

[@daveblanco8271]

Gonna be the real deal

[@nickb4537]

Excited for this guy. Top pair dman and potential for more. He is only 18

[@dandesjardins2552]

Welcome to Montreal the big show ,Go show your stuff

[@lisesenecal5375]

Good look David. Long life with the Montreal Canadians. Go Habs Go ❤️

[@larrywatts2517]

David your now a member of the best hockey team in the world, welcome to Montreal !

[@mauricerobillard612]

Well at least the best organization in hockey. Hopefully the best team in the near future

[@andrewwills8516]

Awesome player I can't wait...the management has a big decision to make...I want him here now but the Media will put him under a microscope regardless of where he plays here 🤔that why I think one more year in the Swiss league will only make him better 🤔I've watched him on the small ice & it doesn't seem to faze him so we might as well GO HABS GO 💕

[@darrenmoran3539]

Such a nice kid

[@ericdesharnais2707]

Seems like such a nice and down to earth guy !! Can’t wait to see him play in Mtl !!

[@andrewwills8516]

WAYDA GO David GHG

[@Marc_de_Car]

Merci

[@ImNyts]

W pick, W D-Man.

[@jimmyv8307]

Welcome to Montreal David

[@RicardoMedeiroscourtier]

When Reinbacker adds 10-15 pounds of muscle, just like Guhle also did in his 2 years after being drafted. Habs will have another defense monster..Bravo!

[@unbearablycringe]

David is a Future enjoyer? I live the pick even more W music taste

[@CarsonDeveaux]

I love you david

[@chadwickbarry8371]

The next Eric Desjardins? 🎨

[@rebeltvr6046]

I can see that. Reinbacher has that Desjardins vibe.

[@chadwickbarry8371]

@rebeltvr6046 Does this team have that 93 Hart? 🎳

[@TheSDC81]

Bravo David ! Welcome to 🔵⚪🔴 #GoHabsGo

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

I liked how he tried to listen to the French. I'm sure he'll pick it up pretty quickly

[@scottmckee3435]

Puffin on zooties?? God I love this kid even more now

[@French_Canadian_Pea_Soup]

Tant pis pour les chialeurs ils peuvent prendre pour Toronto!

[@djclovissio2338]

Ils prendront pas longtemps pour Toronto quand notre top 4 de Hutson - Reinbacher et Ghule - Mailloux sera établit, bonne chance Matthews!

[@shanegagnon3423]

He's so shy ... lol ... not sure if i like that but seems like a good kid ...

[@TheDcollins56]

It is possible that David Reinbaker was eating in Saint Sauveur restaurant (Gio's) yesterday night🤔 I think i see him or is twin !!!

[@rebeltvr6046]

*Reinbacher

[@samuelc1817]

The next Sheldon souray

[@wearemonaco3201]

👍

[@EricLarocque]

🙌🙌💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥💫🤘

[@Rhino_Overland]

Hey David, on a scale of 1 to 10, how's your French? :)

[@LeOurs42]

He learn Francais at school. Then he was in Swiss, there you must speak French, German, Italian and Rätaroman.

[@samuelc1817]

David are you reading this ??

[@sebcharb7313]

He doesn't care about you.

[@samuelc1817]

Dude. Relax. How are you sir ? I hope all is well. I was asking if he reads this so he should know that the fans don’t hate him! And it’s only a few jokers, bad jokers

[@MegaBozzio]

je ne veux ni être impoli ou vulgaire mais la façon dont on nous demande ou oblige de l'être me rend mal à l'aise même si ce n'est que du Hockey...

[@tubingforever]

Lol if I was him I'd request a trade or play somewhere else until he's a UFA.

[@darrenmoran3539]

Why request a trade tubingforever

[@zblip22]

These promotional pieces do nothing for me. The habs put too much into marketing and and public relations, and not enough into building a competitive team. They are doubling down on media to make us swallow the "Mitchkov Amnesia" pill. Reinbacher is a great kid and if ever he reads this, I wish him all the success in the world and will support him fully. Reinbacher is unfortunately in an uncomfortable position created by the Kent Hughes. He will forever be compared to Mitchkov and if Mitchkov turns out to be a generational superstar as predicted, Reinbacher will have to carry the stigma of "we could have had Mitchcov" throughout his career. I hope this will not affect him negatively in his development and I wish him the best in every way.

[@deanromanado5850]

But if Mitchkov turns out not so great, will those same people come out and admit they were wrong? I don't think so either. Individuals don't win championships, teams do.

[@louisbernier2458]

#InDavidWeTrust