Here’s what’s official: David Reinbacher is joining the Laval Rocket, the Canadian confirmed Monday morning.
The reassignment of the Austrian defender was also made official by the American League. The Rocket, who is on leave on Monday, has not yet given any sign of life on the arrival of the young man.
Reinbacher’s arrival with the Rocket comes as no surprise, considering his Swiss season with EHC Kloten ended Friday afternoon.
The 5e 2023 NHL Draft selection joins a Rocket in the midst of a playoff battle. After winning four consecutive games, Jean-François Houle’s team lost 7-1 on Sunday against the Toronto Marlies.
Friday, after the victory against the Bridgeport Islanders, Houle indicated that if the defenseman joined his team, “for sure[il] will use it.” “He did well in rookie camp. He is a big right-handed defenseman who is capable of skating and making good zone exits. We’re going to take our time with him. »
“If he shows up here, we will try to put him in situations where he can be successful,” he added.
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