Player Discussion Is it time to Waive Reaves...

[Fogelhund]

Blindside, point of contact was the head. Text book definition of what they are trying to eliminate. Suspension will be well earned.

 

[ITM]

Should kick tires on Mathieu Olivier.

 

[Macallan18]

A 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for Tanner Jeanot?

yeah, that was some trade. Don't forget the huge salary deal too.

 

[thewave]

Blindside, point of contact was the head. Text book definition of what they are trying to eliminate. Suspension will be well earned.

Yeah it's exactly what they are trying to eliminate. I hope waive him, he doesn't even really fight or do anything anymore. Knies is more crushing and more effective. I am sure we can find someone who can hit out there if they want it.

Just watched it like 5 more times. Textbook Stevensesque blindside direct to the head. There isn't even wiggle room for benefit of the doubt on that puppy.

 

[rumman]

Should kick tires on Mathieu Olivier.

Agreed.

 

[Da Mash]

Wasting a roster spot on these so called “enforcers” or tough players who have the hockey IQ of the puck they are chasing is never good.
The team bottom six can’t afford to waste cap dollars on useless goons. Lorentz is more valuable than Reaves.

And now it seems we made the same mistake as other teams signing Domi to an extension because he had a growl and had a few good weeks playing with Mathews. The guy hasn’t scored since April

The bottom six once again is an issue for this team. Reaves is one of the problems even playing 6-8 mins a game.

 

[Fogelhund]

Should kick tires on Mathieu Olivier.

I’ve said the same a few times. He’d be a nice add.

Yeah it's exactly what they are trying to eliminate. I hope waive him, he doesn't even really fight or do anything anymore. Knies is more crushing and more effective. I am sure we can find someone who can hit out there if they want it.

Just watched it like 5 more times. Textbook Stevensesque blindside direct to the head. There isn't even wiggle room for benefit of the doubt on that puppy.

I watched the hit a few more times. My opinion on Reaves has not changed, he should be suspended, and has full responsibility for the type of hit that needs to be eliminated.

However, what was Nurse doing there? How is it he was skating admiring the puck on his stick with no awareness of where anyone was on the rink? Dude, keep your head up.

 

[Confucius]

Were Edmonton fans upset nobody stood up for Nurse?

 

[disgruntleddave]

I could see this being up to something high like 10+ games.

 

[Maple Leaf]

I could see this being up to something high like 10+ games.

82 would be better

 

[TMLAM34]

A great opportunity coming ahead for the coaching staff and management to realize Reaves provides no intimidation factor out there on the ice and his spot would better serve someone who actually knows how to play the game of hockey. I don’t mind Reaves as your 13th forward for certain games but he should not be a main stay in your lineup. Waiving Reaves and giving him the Simmonds treatment by training with the big club regardless would be a smart move for a cap strapped team.