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A search through the accounts followed by our top prospect, David Reinbacher, has revealed that he now follows the official St. Louis Blues account on Instagram.
We can agree that in today’s hockey world, the smallest click a player makes on social media is analyzed as if it were a contract clause set in stone.
David Reinbacher is one of the cornerstone pieces of the rebuild, and seeing him show interest in another NHL team raises questions.
Is a major transaction being prepared behind the scenes, or is it simply a young man following his friends around the league?
The Austrian defenseman, who has played 0 games in the NHL this season due to his knee injury, remains an ‘untouchable’ asset for many.
Management must walk on eggshells when it comes to handling its young defensemen. If Reinbacher is starting to look elsewhere, it may mean locker-room discussions are heating up more than we think.
We remember that the St. Louis Blues have often been linked to rumors involving young talent.
Let’s admit it, the idea of losing a first-round pick that quickly would give cold sweats to any fan at the Bell Centre.
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Why is he following the Blues?
However, we must keep a cool head and avoid seeing conspiracies everywhere there is a “follow” button.
Many players follow former teammates or rivals simply out of professional respect or personal curiosity.
This morning, the Twittersphere is on fire and the wildest theories are circulating about the future of the young Austrian.
We know that Kent Hughes is not afraid to make moves if the offer is right to accelerate the rebuilding process.
Patience is required, but one thing is certain: David Reinbacher knows how to attract attention without even having to skate.
We will be watching the next practices of the Laval Rocket and the big club very closely to see if any movement begins to take shape.
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