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David Reinbacher or Noah Dobson: different messages the Habs could send
Michaël Petit
David Reinbacher or Noah Dobson: different messages the Habs could send
Credit: As we all know, Kent Hughes and his gang will have their work cut out for them with holes to fill, the draft and free agents. Some names are starting to circulate for inclusion in a potential deal to improve the club now. Logan Mailloux is one such name, but there’s also David Reinbacher. But […]
As we all know, Kent Hughes and his gang will have their work cut out for them with holes to fill, the draft and free agents.

Some names are starting to circulate for inclusion in a potential deal to improve the club now.

Logan Mailloux is one such name, but there’s also David Reinbacher.

But why these two young right-handed defensemen when the Habs only have Alexandre Carrier as a right-handed throwing defenseman?

It’s strange indeed, but since right-handed defensemen are in demand, there’s a way to trade one for a true right-handed impact defenseman.

Noah Dobson seems to be coming back more and more as a potential target for the Habs.

Although Reinbacher is the best prospect on the right flank and Logan Mailloux is having an excellent series and is the closest to the NHL, it takes experience to make up for the loss of David Savard.

If Dobson were to come to Montreal, it would be surprising if Reinbacher were to stay with the organization, because to receive, you have to give.

On the latest episode of The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, Stu Cowan was on hand to discuss this very topic.

As Cowan mentioned in this episode, he doesn’t know if Dobson is actually available for a trade.

Even if the Islanders aren’t doing super well, they can still benefit from an established 6-foot-4 right-handed defenseman who’s only 25 years old.

On the other hand, keep in mind that there will be a new general manager on Long Island, and there could very well be some big changes.

We’ve already heard the names of Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat in the trade rumours, but why not start afresh with a new GM?

On the other hand, you have to wonder why the Habs would trade their top defensive prospect for a defenseman with a similar profile, but already established.

To ask the question is to answer it.

It’s not complicated: we know what Dobson can bring to the table, whereas for Reinbacher, even though everything seems to point to him being a very good, reliable top-4 defenseman, we don’t know exactly what he can bring to the table.

Despite his young age, Dobson could still bring some experience to the table, having already played six NHL seasons, as well as having some 30 playoff games under his belt. Reinbacher doesn’t have all that.

Matt Ohayon was also in the discussion, and he believes that Dobson is THE player the Habs should target on defense.

Basically, if the Habs decide to keep Reinbacher and not go after Dobson, it’s a step backwards of sorts.

On the other hand, if the Habs trade up to acquire Dobson’s services, we’re talking about a team with an excellent chance of making the playoffs and going further.

What’s more, at 25, Dobson fits in well with the age group of the majority of the Habs, and as I mentioned earlier, he’s experienced and we know what he’ll bring to the club.

In short, Kent Hughes will have plenty of calls and work to do this off-season, that’s for sure.


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