Ryan Reaves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reaves Needs to Stop Talking and Move on From the Maple Leafs

It’s hard to remember the last time a player made this much noise as they headed out of town. We might have expected it from forward Mitch Marner, given the unfortunate ending to his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, despite several great years together.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan Impresses, Pacioretty Waits & Reaves Responds

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their roster and identity as the dust settles on a turbulent offseason. With Mitch Marner’s departure behind them, management has used the available cap space to add depth.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Sharks’ Ryan Reaves explains why he only fought once with Maple Leafs in 2024-25

Nearly two weeks since Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the former Toronto Maple Leafs pugilist sat down with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on The Leafs Nation to discuss his time in Toronto, including why he only dropped the gloves once in 35 regular-season games in 2024-25.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 22

Ryan Reaves denies trying to draw Mitch Marner away from Maple Leafs

Much like his on-ice bouts, Ryan Reaves’ tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs went out with a bang last week. Reaves made headlines earlier this month after an appearance on The Cam & Strick Podcast where the former Golden Knight talked about giving guidance to Mitch Marner on moving to Las Vegas and the pressures of playing in Toronto.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Ryan Reaves' Clear Opinion of Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews

Before Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks earlier this summer, he had a front-row seat to Auston Matthews' first season wearing the “C” for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Former Maple Leaf Says Players Are 'Afraid to Talk' in Toronto Market

Now with the San Jose Sharks, Ryan Reaves has been candid about his experience playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Reaves appeared on the "Leafs Morning Take" podcast on Monday and discussed many topics, including the pressure that comes with playing in the NHL’s most scrutinized market.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Big Number for Necas, Reaves Denies Talk, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Dakota Joshua trade to Toronto, what do the Vancouver Canucks have planned? Meanwhile, Ryan Reaves is denying rumors that his trade from Toronto to San Jose was influenced by his comments about the fans and Mitch Marner.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Reaves Denies Trade from Leafs Tied to Marner Comments

Ryan Reaves has denied any link between his trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs and his appearance on the Cam and Strick Podcast, where he made comments that received backlash in Toronto.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been among the NHL’s busiest teams this offseason.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Maple Leafs Are Better With Pezzetta and Thrun Than Reaves

Ryan Reaves’ tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs has come to an end after he was traded to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Henry Thrun. At the end of his season meeting with general manager Brad Treliving, Reaves expressed a desire for a trade and recently stated there wasn’t a fit with the team after he was put on waivers.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 15

Bill Armstrong hopes to see Matias Maccelli succeed with Maple Leafs

Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong is hopeful that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli can find his game again because he feels the forward is a good person.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Sharks’ Ryan Reaves breaks silence on Maple Leafs trade

The San Jose Sharks added grit through trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs recently. Toronto acquired defenseman Henry Thrun from the Sharks in exchange for veteran enforcer Ryan Reaves.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16

What if Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem

When recently traded forward Ryan Reaves said, “…the whole city wanted me out of there,” it confirmed something that most fans already knew was true about Toronto — it’s not the easiest place to play.

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NHL News / House of Hockey / July 14

Ryan Reaves Re-Ignites Longtime Evander Kane Rivalry With Fiery Comments: 'It's Real'

Ryan Reaves has been all over the media since his trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks, and has now taken aim at rival Evander Kane, newly of the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

The Pressure in Toronto Is Real—And It’s Pushing Players Out

When Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks this offseason, he didn’t just pack his bags—he left behind a pointed observation. In his words, “the whole city wanted me out of there.” For most hockey fans, that might sound dramatic.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / July 13

Leafs Fans Call Out Ryan Reaves After His Controversial Post-Trade Media Tour

Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks, and now, Maple Leafs fans have called him out for the comments he's made and the media tour he's doing. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights this season, and then a series of events and comments from Ryan Reaves led them to move the veteran to the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 12

Ryan Reaves speaks candidly about pressure he felt playing in Toronto

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed veteran enforcer Ryan Reaves to a three-year contract in the summer of 2023, it felt like it was going to go one of two ways.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Ryan Reaves Goes Full WWE Heel on Maple Leafs and Fans

Ryan Reaves didn’t hold back when reflecting on his final season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, calling out both the organization and its fan base for how things played out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 12

Ryan Reaves felt Maple Leafs ‘lacked trust’ in his game last season

Ryan Reaves believes Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube lost trust in his ability to contribute, which in the end, was the main factor for the veteran enforcer being dealt out of Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 11

Ranking all of Ryan Reaves’ fights with Maple Leafs

Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Henry Thrun on Thursday evening, marking the end of the 38-year-old’s tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Breaking down the latest Maple Leafs news, rumors

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their roster as the offseason unfolds.

Maple Leafs acquire young defenseman from Sharks

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Did Ryan Reaves’ Remarks Get Him Traded?: Leafs Ship Him to Sharks

The Ryan Reaves era in Toronto has officially come to an end. On Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded the veteran enforcer to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for promising young defenseman Henry Thrun.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Maple Leafs acquire young defenseman from Sharks

The Sharks were in a position to thin out their defensive core after adding Dmitry Orlov and Nick Leddy last week

Sharks sign Jakub Skarek to one-year contract

Maple Leafs believed to have interest in Erik Karlsson and Dougie Hamilton

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10

Ryan Reaves has sights on Stanley Cup and 1000-game milestone, wants to play two more years before retiring

We’ve reached the time of year where the high of the offseason has worn off, and fans are killing time by tossing around mock lineups on social media. One name that you won’t find on any of these mock lineups is Ryan Reaves.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / July 9

Ryan Reaves Comments On His Future in the NHL After Being Sent to the AHL Last Season

Enforcer Ryan Reaves, who still has a year left on his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, is getting frank about his future with the team after being demoted to the AHL's Toronto Marlies this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs Playing Ryan Reaves Is a Calculated Risk

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves has returned for a reason for tonight’s series opener with the young Ottawa Senators. When you hear terms like “bloodbath” tossed around or see two teams gearing up for a physical showdown, it’s no surprise that Reaves is back in the mix.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 15