{"id":530526,"date":"2026-03-30T04:20:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530526\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T04:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:20:17","slug":"jayden-strubles-breakout-may-have-just-changed-kent-hughes-plan-for-david-reinbacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530526\/","title":{"rendered":"Jayden Struble\u2019s breakout may have just changed Kent Hughes\u2019 plan for David Reinbacher"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

An interesting development is currently unfolding for general manager Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

However, the unexpected strong play of Jayden Struble lately may have canceled that significant roster move for the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks, many fans and observers had been strongly calling for the recall of young David Reinbacher.<\/p>\n

Everything pointed toward it happening soon!<\/p>\n

On social media, the excellent Patrick Guillet even admitted he has changed his opinion on this hot topic.<\/p>\n

According to him, Struble has been so effective since returning to the lineup that he fully deserves to keep his spot.<\/p>\n

As a result, general manager Kent Hughes no longer has any urgency to bring his first-round pick to the NHL.<\/p>\n

Unless there is a sudden wave of injuries, the Austrian defenseman should logically finish the current season with the Laval Rocket.<\/p>\n

In the AHL, David Reinbacher will have the opportunity to play heavy minutes to continue his development, which is obviously a very good thing.<\/p>\n

Jayden Struble\u2019s surge delays Canadiens recall plan for David Reinbacher<\/p>\n

Arriving at next training camp in peak condition will become his main objective for next season.<\/p>\n

Next year, the young defenseman will try to earn a regular spot with the big club.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, one specific scenario could still allow fans to see him in action before the end of the regular season.<\/p>\n

If Martin St-Louis\u2019 group manages to officially clinch a playoff spot early, the pressure will drop significantly, and he could be given one or two games to finish the year.<\/p>\n

Nothing would then prevent Kent Hughes from recalling him to give him a first taste of the National Hockey League.<\/p>\n

Until then, Jayden Struble\u2019s solid play ensures strong stability for the Canadiens\u2019 defensive unit.<\/p>\n

“I was among those calling for David Reinbacher\u2019s recall over the past two or three weeks.<\/p>\n

However, it must be acknowledged that Jayden Struble\u2019s recent success since returning to the Canadiens\u2019 lineup has somewhat changed my view.<\/p>\n

As a result, barring injuries, the Austrian defenseman could finish the season in Laval, where he would have the opportunity to log heavy minutes and continue his development.”<\/p>\n

– Patrick Guillet<\/p>\n

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Jayden Struble\u2019s breakout may have just changed Kent Hughes\u2019 plan for David Reinbacher<\/p>\n

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