Confirmed with Link: Ryan Reaves suspended 5 games

[WestCoastLeafs]

Have we applied for an extension yet?

 

[DarkKnight]

I don't see where he fits right now?

 

[fahad203]

I don't see where he fits right now?

He doesn't. His role has become redundant. There will be teams once in a while that will go over board but even in those games, he doesn't do much.

The Tkachucks, Wilson, Crouse isn't going to fight him. So there's no value

I rather Steeves/Grebs long look. They haven't looked out of place, they are more valuable for future and playoff -readiniess

 

[ACC1224]

I don't see where he fits right now?

Was interesting to see him in shorts last night, in his usual spot beside Marner as the last two guys the other players tap heading to the ice.

 

[1specter]

I don't see where he fits right now?

Ideally the press box.

 

[DarkKnight]

Ideally the press box.

Yep, depth or waive him, he will clear. Most of us that didn't get all over the top about the deal figured it wouldn't last until the end anyways, cap hit after waivers is nothing and he's depth.

 

[Suntouchable13]

3 year term is so bizarre. Tre really wanted him that badly for some reason.

 

[ACC1224]

Yep, depth or waive him, he will clear. Most of us that didn't get all over the top about the deal figured it wouldn't last until the end anyways, cap hit after waivers is nothing and he's depth.

Yeah, he'll get the Simmonds treatment(waived but remain with the team) and earn a nice cheque as a cheerleader.

 

[Stephen]

Leafs got an instant upgrade with him suspended so the writing should be on the wall for Reavo.

 

[Tarmore]

I think he has some use as a heavy forechecking forward. When the coach feels he will need one I think he will play. Well that and....

 

[leafsfan5]

For the love of God leave him scratched

 

[ACC1224]

When is his suspension over?

 

[Oscar Peterson]

When is his suspension over?

He's eligible to play tomorrow vs the Preds

 

[Doublerum1975]

I would rather have reaves playing then Alex Nylander on the fourth line

 

[HockeyVirus]

3 year term is so bizarre. Tre really wanted him that badly for some reason.

Suprised so many don't understand why he wanted him. It wasn't for his hockey skills first. Tre understands how to build a team and knew he needed to build one. Reaves is great for your locker room and has also at least been slightly helpful in shifting the tone of the team into one who doesn't take any shit

 

[Suntouchable13]

Suprised so many don't understand why he wanted him. It wasn't for his hockey skills first. Tre understands how to build a team and knew he needed to build one. Reaves is great for your locker room and has also at least been slightly helpful in shifting the tone of the team into one who doesn't take any shit

I know it's not for his hockey skills, but 3 years seems bizarre for a guy like that. They will probably waive him anyway. So what's the point of the 3 years?

 

[HockeyVirus]

I know it's not for his hockey skills, but 3 years seems bizarre for a guy like that. They will probably waive him anyway. So what's the point of the 3 years?

Another team was offering more money but 2 years. We couldn't afford more so gave an extra year hoping by then the cap went up enough to almost fully bury it

 

[ACC1224]

Suprised so many don't understand why he wanted him. It wasn't for his hockey skills first. Tre understands how to build a team and knew he needed to build one. Reaves is great for your locker room and has also at least been slightly helpful in shifting the tone of the team into one who doesn't take any shit

He’s always the 2nd last guy to fire up the boys when they leave the room.
Marner obviously last.

 

[Skullz]

Enough is enough. We have so many better options.

 

[ACC1224]

Mark Masters: Leafs' Ryan Reaves vows to keep inflicting pain legally now that suspension is done | TSN

The Leafs have a team policy prohibiting suspended players from speaking to the media until they are eligible to return to the lineup. So, Tuesday represented the first chance for Ryan Reaves to offer his perspective on what happened on Nov. 16 against the Oilers.

www.tsn.ca

 

[HellasLEAF]

Suprised so many don't understand why he wanted him. It wasn't for his hockey skills first. Tre understands how to build a team and knew he needed to build one. Reaves is great for your locker room and has also at least been slightly helpful in shifting the tone of the team into one who doesn't take any shit

I am also disappointed by this. He is an important part of the team. Fans may not recognize this but the players in the locker room love Reaves and so does Berube as he keeps trotting him out there. He doesn't have to play every game but I like that he is on the team and an option for Berube on the 4th line.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I am also disappointed by this. He is an important part of the team. Fans may not recognize this but the players in the locker room love Reaves and so does Berube as he keeps trotting him out there. He doesn't have to play every game but I like that he is on the team and an option for Berube on the 4th line.

Yup for sure. He's keeping Reaves bought in by playing him because they value him and another aspect is he talks on the bench. Everyone is in awe of Minten being very talkative on the bench almost every player said it when asked about him at this point. We need guys who keep the energy up on the bench.

So many years if players weren't on the ice they sat silently.

 

[fahad203]

I am also disappointed by this. He is an important part of the team. Fans may not recognize this but the players in the locker room love Reaves and so does Berube as he keeps trotting him out there. He doesn't have to play every game but I like that he is on the team and an option for Berube on the 4th line.

No doubt. But his tenure as a Leafs has come to an end. All these injuries and suspensions has shine some light on other players. They have thrived and earned a spot

I look at someone like Minten. Definitely earned a spot
Steeves, you can tell he has some NHLer in him. He's only 24
Grebs, very raw but hasn't looked out of place

1.5 million dollar for a feel good guy is too much. He can be part of the team, if he plays every 3 or 4 games as a reliever

 

[Da Mash]

Love in the locker room is all rubbish

Thornton and Marleau were loved too and they offered nothing on the ice to help us.

We dont need cheerleaders or a likable player who has no NHL skills.

It still amazes me that fans think that kind of crap is important. Produce on the ice and help the team win. Reaves is just the opposite of what we need. We need a strong 4th liner that can contribute on the ice and not be a defensive liability.

Its like saying we need a enforcer who doesnt enforce because he plays 6 mins a game and spends most of his time yapping from the bench. If he fights its a bear hug match as these guys are all wearing plastic armour and a shield.

His latest comments were funny....like players fear him....haha...

He is a joke of a player.....has no knees....has no mobility and cant pass or receive one. He basically skates in a straight line and has to be sheltered. Plus he is like 40

Tre thinks he may know what he is doing but Reaves was a bad signing from the get go. Lorentz is a much better player...so is Greb

 

[Puckstuff]

For the love of God leave him scratched

This.

The Leafs are a better team without Reaves in the lineup. It might be best to move on all together and waive him.

If they want a role player with toughness/size and hitting, we can use Grebenkin as 4th line RW without costing us defence.