David Reinbacher returned to the game a month and a half ago, on February 19. It was earlier than expected.
Since then, we’ve seen a defenseman who seemed really good on the ice, but we’ve also seen a defenseman who needed days off here and there.
Seeing him miss a game every now and then – especially in back-to-back games – wasn’t worrisome. But seeing him miss 12 days, between March 7 and March 19, was.
And since? He played on March 19 and March 21, but nothing since. And since he’s not on the road with the others right now, his next game will go, at best, to next week.
Naturally, this raises questions. Did he come back too soon? Is this normal? Does he just need a little time? Is the habs worried?
Guillaume Lefrançois (La Presse) reports that Pascal Vincent, the Rocket’s coach, does not rule out a return this season. And on his side, Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) also claims that we should expect to see the habs’ prospect back in action this season.
The plan is still to see him play before the end of the Rocket’s regular schedule.
Reinbacher is “lucky” in a way since the media attention is not really on him right now. His situation can therefore go under the radar a bit, when you think about it.
Why do I say that?
Because the habs’ playoff run is making headlines and because Jacob Fowler’s situation is also in the news. So is Ivan Demidov’s playing time or Oliver Kapanen’s case.
But let’s say it would be reassuring for many people to see Reinbacher back in action next week.
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