NHL Trade Rumors: Canadiens warned against disastrous move to swap David Reinbacher for Ducks' Mason McTavish
Montreal Canadiens fans have been buzzing about the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving prized defensive prospect David Reinbacher and Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish.
The chatter has only grown louder as reports suggest Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is eyeing a top-tier return, with Reinbacher or equivalent assets being floated as centerpieces.
Analyst pushes back on David Reinbacher-for-McTavish trade rumors
Habs analyst Eric Macramalla, however, isn't convinced the move makes sense for Montreal. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Macramalla emphasized just how damaging the loss of David Reinbacher could be to the Canadiens' long-term roster construction.
'David Reinbacher is a right shot top four D man with top pairing potential. Mason McTavish fits the bill as a second line center for the Habs but trading away Reinbacher creates a hole on the Habs blue line. Won't work,' Macramalla explained.
Why David Reinbacher is too valuable for Montreal to part with
Selected fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, Reinbacher has yet to make his Canadiens debut but is already seen as a cornerstone piece. The 20-year-old brings size, mobility, and offensive instincts — all rare qualities in a right-shot defenseman.
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With the Canadiens already light on right-side defensive depth, moving Reinbacher would not only weaken their blue line but also jeopardize their future balance.
On the other side of the deal, McTavish is undeniably an attractive option. The Ducks forward has shown flashes of becoming a dependable top-six center, a role Montreal has struggled to fill consistently. Still, giving up Reinbacher plus a potential first-round pick, as rumored, may be too steep for the Habs to justify.
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The Canadiens are in a pivotal stage of their rebuild. While McTavish would immediately strengthen their offense, Reinbacher's upside as a top-pairing defenseman is the kind of asset organizations rarely move. Unless Anaheim lowers its asking price, Montreal's smartest move may be to hold onto its blue-chip prospect and resist rushing into a trade that could backfire down the road.
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