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Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign F Ryan Reaves (3 years, $1.3M AAV)

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I forgot we even still had Clifford. A game here and there with Reavo and Clifford in the lineup should be entertaining.
 
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Veteran winger explains why he didn't enjoy his first scrimmage experience with the Leafs​

On day 2 of camp, the Leafs held a scrimmage, which was exciting for some of the more skilled players, but Reaves had stated that he wasn't a fan of the experience because of what his game entails. Reaves thrives on playing a physical game and laying huge hits - something he stated to the media that doesn't want to do against his teammates at practice.

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Reaves promised that the hitting would commence when the Leafs' pre-season opens on Sunday. I'm sure the Ottawa Senators aren't too excited to hear that. The Leafs and Sens take to the ice for their first game of the pre-season on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm ET in Ottawa.
 
Ianturnedbull said:
Clifford?

Probably a good chance you'll see him playing at the Coca-Cola Coliseum.
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He got into 2 games last season, I could see that happening again this year depending who we play and our injury situation. And that would be entertaining with Reavo. No one said he’s going to be a full timer or even challenge for a roster spot.
 
Montreal - Xhekaj, Pezzetta, Anderson
Ottawa - MacEwen, Kastelic, Tkachuk
Boston - Lucic, Frederic, Greer
Tampa Bay - Jeannot, Watson, Paul
Florida - Lomberg, Bennett, Tkachuk
Detroit - Chiarot, Kostin

This division has both Tkachuk's and including Reaves it has 4 of the top-5 fighters in the league. :popcorn:
 
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My expectation is that Reaves will have only a direct effect on 5 games this year, 4 positive, 1 negative. But he will if he skates well enough can have an indirect positive effect on 10 more games. Keefe needs to coach. Semenko skated with Gretzky some times. Put Reaves with AM or MM occasionally...message sent.
 
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My expectation is that Reaves will have only a direct effect on 5 games this year, 4 positive, 1 negative. But he will if he skates well enough can have an indirect positive effect on 10 more games. Keefe needs to coach. Semenko skated with Gretzky some times. Put Reaves with AM or MM occasionally...message sent.
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He sure looks good in the uniform, though. Five years too late, but nevertheless.
 
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The comments in here show who has played sports at a competitive level and who hasn't. The first thing Treliving did as Leafs GM was sign Reaves. GM's around the NHL keep giving him a job. Are they all stupid?? There is a reason for this that others simply don't and can't understand.

To each their own but I'm of the opinion we have plenty of elite scoring, 2 way players, fast skaters etc.. I'd rather give a spot to Reaves on the 4th line over another meh 2 way player with some hustle and skill that is barely physical.
 
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HellasLEAF said:
The comments in here show who has played sports at a competitive level and who hasn't. The first thing Treliving did as Leafs GM was sign Reaves. GM's around the NHL keep giving him a job. Are they all stupid?? There is a reason for this that others simply don't and can't understand.

To each their own but I'm of the opinion we have plenty of elite scoring, 2 way players, fast skaters etc.. I'd rather give a spot to Reaves on the 4th line over another meh 2 way player with some hustle and skill that is barely physical.
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I'm on the wait and see with Reaves. I can certainly understand the rationale behind signing him. I thought he had a decent game last night, finished a few checks, decent pass to Gregor for his goal. But, i do want to see him stand up and make the other team accountable for dirty plays against his teammates. I think that's coming first game of the season.
 
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justashadowof said:
Get over it. Reaves is a member of this team. Take your puppy dogs and kittens hockey philosophy back to Reddit.
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I like the idea of it, but he's way past his prime. I can't see him being able to fill his role effectively. He can't catch anyone to hit properly. His fighting is way down the last couple of years. If he's only out there 8 minutes a game, I can't see very many guys willing to drop the gloves with him.
 
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