Canadiens sign David Reinbacher to three-year, entry-level deal

July 05, 2023 - 8:57am

David Reinbacher puts on a Montreal Canadiens jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP Photo)

First-round pick David Reinbacher has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the club announced Wednesday.

Picked fifth overall in this year's NHL Draft, the Austrian-born defenceman had three goals and 19 assists in 46 games last season with Kloten HC in the Swiss National League.

The six-foot-two, 195-pound Reinbacher also represented Austria at the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships.

Reinbacher became the highest Austrian-born defenceman selected in NHL Draft history.

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