The results are rolling in for the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. For the fifth pick of the night, the Montreal Canadiens selected David Reinbacher.  

The top three choices of the night went to Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, and Adam fantilli. It’s no surprise that the Chicago Blackhawks claimed Bedard, the consensus first pick of the 2023 Draft. 

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Connor Bedard Is The Chicago Blackhawks' No.1 Pick: NHL Draft Reactions

Austrian David Reinbacher is currently a defenseman for EHC Kloten of Switzerland's National League. FloHockey’s NHL Mock Draft 2023 predicted he would be the eighth pick of the night for the Washington Capitals. 

Montreal Announce David Reinbacher As 5th Overall Pick 

DAVID REINBACHER FAIT MAINTENANT PARTIE DES CANADIENS!!!

DAVID REINBACHER IS NOW A HAB!!!#GoHabsGo | #RepêchageLNH | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/mDOtKsNrC6

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 28, 2023

David Reinbacher Is A Strong Prospect For Montreals Defense

DAVID REINBACHER GOES AT 5 TO MONTREAL

I like Reinbacher. He's probably the best D prospect of the 2023 class.

But passing on Michkov is a bit wild. pic.twitter.com/G858zhk7Dx

— Byron Bader (@ByronMBader) June 28, 2023

Scouting Report: No. 5 Montreal Canadiens Select David Reinbacher D

David Reinbacher was the consensus top defenseman in this draft and was listed No. 10 on FloHockey's draft rankings. He is a mobile, right-shot defenseman with good offensive skill and some solid defending. Reinbacher does a lot of things well with the puck on his stick, but his mobility is probably even more important. He played in Switzerland's top pro league last year and had one of the most productive seasons ever for a draft-eligible blueliner in that league. At the World Championship and World Juniors, the Austrian stood out. He probably does not have a long timeline to reach the NHL after playing pro this year.

-Chris Peters

NHL Draft Order

1. Chicago Blackhawks- Connor Bedard
2. Anaheim Ducks - Leo Carlsson 
3. Columbus Blue Jackets - Adam Fantilli
4. San Jose Sharks - Will Smith
5. Montreal Canadiens - David Reinbacher
6. Arizona Coyotes
7. Philadelphia Flyers
8. Washington Capitals
9. Detroit Red Wings
10. St. Louis Blues
11. Vancouver Canucks
12. Arizona  Coyotes (from Ottowa)
13. Buffalo Sabres
14. Pittsburgh Penguins
15. Nashville Predators
16. Calgary Flames
17. Detroit Red Wings (from New York)
18. Winnipeg Jets
19. Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay) 
20. Seattle Kraken
21. Minnesota Wild
22. Philadelphia Flyers(from Los Angeles) 
23. NY Rangers
24. Nashville  Predators (from Edmonton)
25. St. Louis Blues (from Toronto)
26. San Jose Sharks(From New Jersey)
27. Colorado Avalanche
28. Toronto Maple Leafs (From Boston)
29. St. Louis Blues (From Dallas)
30. Carolina Hurricanes
31. Montreal Canadiens (from Florida) 
32. Vegas Golden Knights

How to Watch the NHL Draft 2023

The NHL draft first round will air on ESPN, ESPN+ and the rest on the NHL Network.

FloHockey’s podcast, Talking Hockey Sense, is providing breakdowns before and during the draft.