Kent Hughes about Reinbacher: “There is no structural problem in his knee”

After the Rocket’s game on Friday, Pascal Vincent provided updates on David Reinbacher.

He explained that if the defenseman hadn’t played in three games, it was due to indications from the Canadiens.

Now, Kent Hughes has also given more details about his prospect.

The Canadiens’ general manager was questioned on the subject while attending the general managers’ meeting.

And if we believe Hughes’ words, there’s nothing serious in the case of the defender… who is feeling discomfort in his knee.

Hughes said there’s “no structural problem” in the defenseman’s knee and that for now, they’re being cautious with him on the organization’s side.

The Canadiens don’t want to take the chance of seeing him get injured again – which is logical. Anyway, the Rocket is well-positioned in the standings at the moment.

Rather than risking Reinbacher’s health… it’s better to be cautious, right?

Kent Hughes provided details about Reinbacher’s absence at the general managers’ meeting.

“It’s just management. There’s no structural problem in his knee. We’re just being very cautious,” he assured in response to a question from colleague @renlavoietva.

— Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) March 17, 2025

This morning, the Rocket held a practice and Reinbacher was absent.

He also didn’t play on Saturday, which means he’s now missed the last four games of his team.

It’s normal to be worried about him…

Note that the Canadiens’ affiliate team will be back in action on Wednesday.

The Toronto Marlies will visit the Place Bell on the occasion, and we’ll see if the defenseman will be able to participate in the meeting.

If he’s still absent from practice tomorrow, we can believe he’ll have to (again) take a pass…

Note also that the news is much worse for Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, who will need a thorough evaluation for his injury.

It really looked like it hurt when he got injured last Wednesday against the Bridgeport Islanders. And with the Rocket’s announcement, we can fear the worst…

Rafaël Harvey-Pinard retires painfully to the locker room after contact with Chris Terry!

*UPDATE: RHP will not return to the game. pic.twitter.com/yxEW8quaQt

— RDS (@RDSca) March 12, 2025

Forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard (upper-body) will need further medical evaluation and forward Alex Beaucage (upper-body) will be kept out of the game for an indefinite period.

Forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard (upper-body) will need further medical…

— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) March 17, 2025

In a hurry
— Go!

A big game awaits Martin St-Louis’ men

— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) March 17, 2025

— It’s crazy, just the same.

Did you know?: Cale Makar has as many goals as Connor McDavid, Filip Forsberg, and Sebastian Aho! Not bad for a defenseman!

— RDS (@RDSca) March 17, 2025

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