The Montreal Canadiens will be without defenseman David Reinbacher for the next month after he suffered an injury during the NHL preseason. The injury is a tough blow for the Canadiens as they prepare to sort out their blue line depth . Reinbacher entered training camp as an important piece, but now he must sit out at least four weeks. The setback leaves the Canadiens adjusting while they look for other players to fill the gap left by the first-round pick.

Reinbacher suffered a broken metacarpal bone, an injury that typically requires rest and protection before he can return to full activity. The Canadiens now face a delay in evaluating how Reinbacher fits into the lineup after his progress last season. The team planned to see him compete against NHL-level competition during the

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