David Reinbacher wrote in the Montreal Canadiens’ first friendly book. Vorarlberger provided an assist in the Canadiens’ 2:4 loss against the New Jersey Devils. The ÖEHV Legionnaire was able to hope for a successful start.
NHL teams are currently hosting camps for newcomers. Reinbacher is there too. The Austrian was drafted fifth overall by the Habs. Over the summer, David Rickenbacker worked hard on himself and gained seven kilos of muscle mass.
However, it will still be difficult for the Vorarlberg defender to find a place in the Canadiens team. Options include a return to the AHL or Swiss club EHC Kloten.
They will face the Montreal Canadiens on September 28 before three duels against the Toronto Maple Leafs. At the end of the pre-season, the Canadiens face the Ottawa Senators.