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There’s very little time left before the start of NHL training camps. There’s a growing sense that action is picking up in the hockey world… especially in Europe.
Habs prospects today:
Ivan Demidov
: 2 goals
Oliver Kapanen: 1 goal
David Reinbacher: 1 assist pic.twitter.com/wultoCz8o2
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 22, 2024
Of the lot, Reinbacher will probably be the most interesting to watch at the Habs camp. The fifth overall pick in the 2023 draft had a tough 2023-24 season with injuries and coaching changes, but this fall he’s out to prove he deserves to play in the NHL.
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Parada, who isn’t a household name in America, works with European talent every year. For several years now, he has been coaching Jonas Siegenthaler and Pius Suter, among others.
We’re talking about two Swiss… and with Austria just around the corner, Reinbacher was probably able to train with them while still being close to home.
The talent coach chatted a bit about his sessions with Reinbacher, noting that the youngster worked very hard on his skating stroke and puck handling. He also talks about “position-specific skills”, so it’s safe to assume that he’s been working on certain elements of his defensive game.
Parada notes that Reinbacher was very invested in the process and really wanted to learn. He seems to have an excellent mentality at this level, and that’s a good sign considering he’s coming to America with a view to development (in the short term, at least).
We’ll see if, as Parada notes, the summer sessions will help Reinbacher in terms of his execution, but seeing that the kid has put in the work to try and carve out an NHL position is a good sign.
I have a feeling that spending some time in Laval wouldn’t hurt his development… but his performance at camp could be a game-changer.
Overtime
– Well done.
Heroes Golf Tournament in support of the Asista Foundation
Heroes Golf Tournament in support of the Asista Foundation#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/lJjwwpRwBX
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) August 22, 2024
– Martin Biron was impressed by Cayden Primeau.
Biron: Primeau surprised me last year https://t.co/0wFWaPSOba
– TSN 690 Montreal (@TSN690) August 22, 2024
– We can assume that Slaf was interviewed by Friedman during the latter’s visit to Slovakia.
Nice to see Elliotte Friedman visiting Juraj Slafkovsky’s hometown of Košice, Slovakia
https://t.co/gVwLNelkbR
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 22, 2024
– Brayden Yager is looking forward to playing in Winnipeg.
Just had a chat with #NHLJets Brayden Yager.
I asked him about being from Saskatoon and the opportunity to play in Winnipeg.
“You see the fan base in Winnipeg, it’s pretty special. Especially in the playoffs – the whiteout and everything – it’s crazy. So I’m super excited.”
– Mitchell Clinton (@MitchellClinton) August 22, 2024