David
Reinbacher
D · MTL
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 223 / 325
David Reinbacher (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
David Reinbacher
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 94 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 24, 2004 · Hohenems, Austria
Drafted : 2023 · MTL · round 1, pick #5
Contract : $950,000 · 2023-24 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
David Reinbacher: our analysis
2025-26 season: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 13:09 TOI. WAR -0.0 (223rd of 325).
David Reinbacher is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.0 ranks 223rd among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.1).
David Reinbacher's story
Growing up on the Austrian–Swiss border, David Reinbacher moved through local youth clubs before entering the Swiss development system. He skated for EHC Lustenau and EHC Rheintal as a youngster, then joined EHC Kloten’s U15 program and finished his junior development with that club.
He broke into Kloten’s professional roster midway through 2021–22 in the Swiss League, producing 1 goal and 10 assists across 27 regular-season games and taking part in 14 postseason contests that culminated in promotion to the National League. In 2022–23 he established himself as a regular NL defenceman at 17–18 years old, logging heavier minutes and contributing 3 goals and 19 assists in 46 games, plus two points in three playoff appearances; his season earned him the league’s young-player honour.
The Montreal Canadiens picked him fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, at the time the highest selection ever for an Austrian skater alongside Thomas Vanek. Reinbacher signed a three-year entry-level contract on 5 July 2023. After a positive showing at Montreal’s training camp he returned to Kloten for 2023–24, finishing with 1 goal and 10 assists in 35 games while missing time due to injury. On 18 March 2024 he was assigned to Laval; in his AHL debut on 22 March he scored in a 3–2 overtime win over Belleville and totaled 2 goals, 3 assists and a +6 rating in 11 games with the Rocket.
Internationally, he represented Austria at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championship and then at the 2023 World Junior Championship, where he averaged over 26 minutes per game and recorded two assists in the final match as Austria suffered relegation after two losses to Latvia. He made his senior debut at the Deutschland Cup in November 2022 and won silver. At the following World Championship he suffered an MCL injury against Sweden, missed three games, then returned to play 23 minutes against Hungary and help Austria avoid relegation.
On the ice Reinbacher is marked by heavy deployment and trust from coaches: he plays big minutes, handles defensive responsibilities and chips in offensively from the blue line. Those traits — mobility, steady minutes and occasional point production — explain why he rose so rapidly through Swiss pro ranks and drew Montreal’s first-round attention.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:09
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 77.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 50.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
32
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
95/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
75/ 80
First line or top pair
Ceiling: 5.7 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
64 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.9
the most likely outcome
NHLe
16
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 57 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.0 — 90% interval
223 of 325 defensemen
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 124.9 km/h9th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.9 km/h47th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 52.0 %100th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 2.4 km0th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.38 km1st percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 52.0 %100th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 31.4 %100th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 115th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
BUFDavid Reinbacher: frequently asked questions
How many goals does David Reinbacher have in 2026-27?
David Reinbacher has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 1 game in 2026-27.
How old is David Reinbacher?
David Reinbacher is 22 years old: he was born on October 25, 2004.
How tall is David Reinbacher, and how much does he weigh?
David Reinbacher is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is David Reinbacher from?
Austria: David Reinbacher was born in Hohenems, Austria.
What team does David Reinbacher play for?
David Reinbacher plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at D, wearing number 64.
Is David Reinbacher injured?
No: David Reinbacher is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is David Reinbacher?
David Reinbacher produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 223rd of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does David Reinbacher make?
David Reinbacher carries a cap hit of $950K per season, on a contract worth $6.4M in total over 3 years.
When does David Reinbacher's contract end?
David Reinbacher's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is David Reinbacher a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 223rd of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are David Reinbacher's career stats?
Over his NHL career, David Reinbacher has 3 games, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point. His best season: 2025-26, with 1 point in 2 games.
Where was David Reinbacher drafted?
David Reinbacher was drafted 5th overall (round 1) by Montreal Canadiens in 2023.
How does David Reinbacher perform in the playoffs?
David Reinbacher has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does David Reinbacher have siblings?
Yes: his brother Tobias Reinbacher (plays professionally for Pioneers Vorarlberg of the ICE Hockey League).
Is David Reinbacher related to anyone famous?
Yes: Harald Reinbacher (father, former professional player for EHC Lustenau of the Alps Hockey League).
What is David Reinbacher's nationality?
David Reinbacher is Austrian. Internationally: Represented Austria: 2022 Deutschland Cup (silver with senior team), 2023 World Junior Championship (played; team relegated), 2023 IIHF World Championship (helped avoid relegation despite an MCL injury).
What awards has David Reinbacher won?
League award for best young player of the year (2022–23 season).
How many championships has David Reinbacher won?
2: EHC Kloten promoted to the National League following the 2021–22 season (promotion); Silver medal, 2022 Deutschland Cup with the Austrian senior national team.
Where did David Reinbacher play before turning pro?
Youth in Switzerland: EHC Rheintal, EHC Bülach, then moved to EHC Kloten at U15; made professional debut with Kloten midway through the 2021–22 Swiss League season.
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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