It has been reported that Reinbacher received thousands of unjustified hate messages after the Habs chose him at the fifth overal rank.
The only good thing that came out of this whole thing, is that Habs players reached out to support the young man.
As reported on NHL Breakers on Instagram:
This makes the Montreal Canadiens look extremely bad. It needs to stop. The 18 year-old just realized his dream and some people are so angry that they need to make him feel bad, even if nothing's his fault.
Can't believe people call themselves devoted fans and pull something like this...
As seen on Blade of Steel - Montreal May Keep 2023 1st rounder out of North America due to Backlash
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30 JUIN | 158 ANSWERS Habs Management May Keep Reinbacher out the Whole Year due to Fans Backlash Do you think the Habs organization should do something about it's toxic fan base? | ||
Yes | 127 | 80.4 % |
No | 31 | 19.6 % |
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