Kloten Hockey Update: Latest News on David Reinbacher and the Team's Playoff Position

2024-01-12 23:30:06

Yesterday afternoon, colleague Marc-Olivier Cook discussed with you the possibility of seeing David Reinbacher leave Kloten soon.

After all, the team acquired 20-year-old defenseman Dario Sidley. But according to the latest news from Arpon Basu, the acquisition of Sidley is to replace another defender, who is currently on loan from Bern.

The new addition will not replace the Austrian, therefore.

To quell any speculation about the impact of this acquisition on David Reinbacher, Kloten GM/coach Larry Mitchell said they are on the verge of losing a d-man on loan to them from Bern. This is meant to replace him, not Reinbacher.

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 12, 2024

With the acquisition of Sidley, there was every reason in the world to believe that Reinbacher could prepare to come to North America. His Swiss team will not make the playoffs (although they can take part in the relegation matches).

But for the moment, the Canadian’s protégé is not thinking about that. He wants to contribute to the success (or lack of success) of his current team.

And as far as the organization is concerned, again according to Basu, it would not have contacted GM Larry Mitchell on this subject.

Mitchell says the Canadiens have not reached out to him about the possibility of Reinbacher leaving early, and when I asked Reinbacher if he was thinking about coming over after his season he said he hasn’t thought about it because he is focused on his season in Kloten, FWIW.

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 12, 2024

In response to thread of Basu, Anthony Marcotte wanted to remind us that Reinbacher’s place is well kept warm in Laval and we look forward to it.

We know that EHC Kloten will not make the playoffs, but if the club were to participate in the relegation matches, it would delay the defender’s arrival in town. We don’t want that, obviously.

The desired final rank for Kloten is therefore 11th or 12th position. The top six places make the playoffs and the teams ranked seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth will compete for two playoff spots (like in the NBA). Nothing happens with the 11th and 12th places and finally, the 13th and 14th places will face each other in a two of three to maintain their place in the NL.

Currently, Larry Mitchell’s squad is in 13th place, six points from 12th position.

A lot of

– The Rocket is in action tonight.

Laval Rocket training this evening from 6:30 p.m. @BPMSportsRadio an AHL TV face au Moose du Manitoba:

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— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) January 12, 2024

– The guys are ready.

Looking forward to the PWHL Montreal home opener on Saturday and their debut at Place Bell on Tuesday!

Billets →

Pumped for the @PWHL_Montreal home opener on Saturday, and a Place Bell debut on Tuesday!

Tickets → pic.twitter.com/p5WhKL79M1

— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) January 12, 2024

– It’s clear.

In Le Retour Des Sportsifs, Jacques Martin spoke about the recent setbacks with the Ottawa Senators and targeted a specific aspect explaining the team’s results this season.

To listen to the full Choc des Idées segment: pic.twitter.com/MBZDaLChlA

— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) January 12, 2024

– Matt Murray, returning to Toronto after the season? [HF]

– Oh no?