Canadiens: Reinbacher Undoergoes Surgery, Will Miss Five to Six Months

Lost in the commotion of the Montreal Canadiens' big off-season acquisition Patrik Laine being injured on Saturday night was the fight the team's fifth-overall pick at the 2023 draft David Reinbacher was also injured.

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Since this weekend, it's Laine's predicament that has made the headlines, but this morning, the Canadiens finally gave an update on the young defenseman's injury. The blueliner suffered a knee injury and he had to undergo surgery this morning. His recovery period is expected to be between five and six months.

This is terrible news for the young rearguard who was about to play his first complete pro season in North America having spent the last two seasons in the Swiss professional league.

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A knee operation is serious business and given the expected recovery time, it's quite possible that his season could be over as six months would bring him to the start of April, is there a point in throwing someone in the deep end so late in the day when they are not yet into game shape? I doubt it.

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Having guided Kirby Dach through a knee surgery rehabilitation last season, the organization won't be puzzled as to how to handle the youngster. Keeping Dach involved and around the team tremendously helped the center to not get too down on himself last season, the same has to be done for Reinbacher.

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