Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher out four weeks with hand injury after preseason loss to Maple Leafs

Montreal Canadiens top prospect David Reinbacher will miss the start of the 2025-26 season after breaking his hand during a preseason game. This marks his second consecutive preseason injury, delaying his NHL debut and eliminating his chance to make the opening roster. The setback highlights Montreal’s thin right-side defensive depth, though Reinbacher remains a highly-regarded prospect.