To quell any speculation about the impact of this acquisition on David Reinbacher, Kloten GM/coach Larry Mitchell said they are on the verge of losing a d-man on loan to them from Bern. This is meant to replace him, not Reinbacher. https://t.co/P1ffqqKN3A
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 12, 2024
After all, the team has acquired 20-year-old defenseman Dario Sidley. But according to the latest news from Arpon Basu, Sidley’s acquisition is to replace another defender, who is currently on loan from Bern.
With the acquisition of Sidley, we had every reason to believe that Reinbacher could prepare to come to North America. His Swiss team won’t be making the playoffs (although they may take part in the relegation matches).
But for now, the Canadiens’ protégé isn’t thinking about that. He wants to contribute to the success (or lack of it) of his current team.
And as for the organization, according to Basu, it hasn’t contacted GM Larry Mitchell about the matter.
Mitchell says the Canadiens have not reached out to him about the possibility of Reinbacher leaving early, and when I asked Reinbacher if he was thinking about coming over after his season he said he hasn’t thought about it because he is focused on his season in Kloten, FWIW.
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 12, 2024
In response to Basu’s thread , Anthony Marcotte reminded us that Reinbacher’s place is safe in Laval and is eagerly awaited.
We know that EHC Kloten won’t be making the playoffs, but if the club were to participate in the relegation matches, it would delay the defender’s arrival in town. Obviously, we don’t want that.
Kloten’s final desired ranking is therefore 11th or 12th. The top six places make the playoffs, and the teams in seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth place will compete for two playoff spots (as in the NBA). Nothing happens with 11th and 12th place, and finally, 13th and 14th place will battle it out in a two-of-three to maintain their place in the NL.
Currently, Larry Mitchell’s team is in 13th place, six points behind 12th.
In gusto
– The Rocket is in action tonight.
The Laval Rocket take on the Manitoba Moose tonight at 6:30pm @BPMSportsRadio and AHL TV:
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Kaskisuo– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) January 12, 2024
– The guys are ready.
Very much looking forward to the PWHL Montreal home opener on Saturday and their debut at Place Bell on Tuesday!
Tickets → https://t.co/HtmId5VoNZ
Pumped for the @PWHL_Montreal home opener on Saturday, and a Place Bell debut on Tuesday!
Tickets → https://t.co/HtmId5VoNZ pic.twitter.com/p5WhKL79M1
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) January 12, 2024
– It’s clear.
In Le Retour Des Sportifs, Jacques Martin spoke about the recent setbacks at the Ottawa Senators and targeted a specific aspect explaining the team’s results this season.
To listen to the full Clash of Ideas segment: https://t.co/LUxVO92Y2b pic.twitter.com/MBZDaLChlA
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) January 12, 2024
– Matt Murray, back in Toronto after the season? [HF]
– No?
Camps will open soon and we don’t know where they’ll go. https://t.co/VpahObOo9y
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) January 12, 2024
– Ah well.
The time Mohamed Ali caused the sale of the Maple Leafs https://t.co/4hEPwCHj6A
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) January 12, 2024