Habs Headlines: David Reinbacher set for ignition

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

‘I’m finally here and I’m really excited.’ David Reinbacher arrives in Montreal and prepares to suit up with the Laval Rocket. [Montreal Gazette]
What does the immediate future look like for the Habs’ 2023 first rounder? [Daily Faceoff | La Presse]
Reinbacher isn’t worried about the craziness that can surround hockey in Montreal. [Daily Hive | RDS]
Tobie Paquette-Bisson, the old man of the Rocket blue-liners at age 27, will be a “good mentor” for Reinbacher. [RDS]
Reinbacher’s arrival in the midst of a playoff push is akin to the challenge of leaping onto a moving train. [Radio-Canada]
Jason Bukala examines the state of Reinbacher’s game. [Sportsnet]
Meanwhile, Larry Mitchell has been dismissed from his position as sporting director of Reinbacher’s former team EHC Kloten. [RDS]
Trevor Letowski talks about being the head coach of the Canadiens, even if it’s in an interim capacity. [Montreal Gazette]
The progress that the Habs have made is shaping Kent Hughes’ next steps. [Sportsnet]
The NHL’s top 10 under the radar breakout players of 2023-24, with Juraj Slafkovský atop the list. [The Athletic]

“They all knew and no one did anything.” The hearing for Carl Latulippe’s class action lawsuit against the QMJHL begins. [La Presse | RDS]
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Konstantin Koltsov dies at age 42. [Sportsnet | TSN]
Chris Simon, once one of hockey’s most feared enforcers, has died at age 52. [TSN]
What’s the deal with the Philadelphia Flyers sitting Sean Couturier? [Daily Faceoff]
Rick Nash is named general manager for Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championships. [TSN]
The NCAA’s top point-getters and potential NHL stalwarts must make a decision soon on whether or not to turn pro this year. [The Hockey News]
There is momentum building to “professionalize” emergency backup goaltender options for NHL teams. [Daily Faceoff]
Is it finally time for the NHL to add off-ice officials? [Daily Faceoff]
Meet the best prospect you’ve never heard of: 17-year-old Lou Lévesque’s unlikely fast-track to a top role on a top team. [Daily Faceoff]
Eithan Grishin has been suspended for 31 games for choking out goalie Evan Paul in a late-January PJHL game. [Global News]