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Longtime NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves has hung up the skates after 16 seasons. His last season was spent in San Jose, and even though he only played 50 games

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Former Maple Leafs enforcer hangs them up for good

Among the swirl of news around the NHL on Thursday, one notable announcement involving a former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer hit the airwaves. Ryan Reaves, a once resident tough guy for the Buds officially retired after 962 NHL games.

San Jose Sharks News / The Forkball / September 17

Ryan Reaves Retires at Age 39 After 16 NHL Seasons

Ryan Reaves has retired from the NHL at age 39 after a 16-season career that made him one of the league’s most recognizable enforcers. Reaves announced his retirement Wednesday in an Instagram post, ending a career that included 1,075 regular-season games with the St.

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NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / September 17

Ryan Reaves' best moments as a Blue

A former St. Louis Blues legend has hung up his skates. With 16 years of NHL hockey under his belt across 7 different teams, including nearly half his career in the Blue Note, 39-year-old Ryan Reaves, who last played for the San Jose Sharks in 2025/26, officially announced his retirement after 962 career games.

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San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Ryan Reaves Announces Retirement, Signs Off In The Most Ryan Reaves Way Possible

Ryan Reaves has hung up his skates. The bruising winger announced his retirement from the NHL on Instagram, closing the book on a 16-season career that spanned 962 games.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 16

Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has officially announced his retirement at the age of 39. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Reaves announced that he made the difficult decision to step away from the game he loves after appearing in 962 games played.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Ryan Reaves announces retirement from NHL after 16 seasons

One of hockey’s legendary tough guys has officially dropped the gloves for the last time. On Wednesday, longtime forward Ryan Reaves announced via social media that he is retiring from the NHL after a 16-year career.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Ryan Reaves Announces Retirement

Veteran NHL forward Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from pro hockey today, closing the book on the career of one of the league’s last pure enforcers.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Ryan Reaves Seeking Another NHL Opportunity

Playing time has been sparser for veteran winger Ryan Reaves in recent years but he isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. In a recent appearance on TSN 1050 (audio link), Reaves indicated that he’s still hoping to find a team for the upcoming season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

'I think I got one more left in the tank': UFA Ryan Reaves eyeing another NHL season

Ryan Reaves is just 38 games shy of hitting 1,000 for his career, and he’s made it clear that he wants to reach that mark.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

NHL Rumors: Kane’s Return, Reaves One More Run, Tortorella’s Next Gig

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrick Kane had no shortage of suitors before ultimately circling back to the Chicago Blackhawks. How many teams were interested?

NHL News / Professor Press Box / July 21

Ex-Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves May Have Found His Next Career

When Ryan Reaves showed up at the NHL's broadcast training camp this summer, a lot of people probably had the same thought. "That makes sense." Not because he's retiring tomorrow.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

New Rangers pickup already trying out for retirement career

The New York Rangers have made moves this offseason to help improve their team, and one of the additions was Ryan Reaves. Outside of the ice, it seems like Reaves is trying to think if how he’ll spend his time after playing, and it might be as a broadcaster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies, Lettieri, Cowan, Gold & Reaves

When the Toronto Maple Leafs are not in the middle of a playoff run, things still aren’t quiet. The Toronto Marlies are playing meaningful games, names still circulate in front-office conversations, and I find myself thinking about former players and wondering what they might be doing now.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Is This Ryan Reaves’ Last Lap or Is There One More Contract?

So here’s the short version: Ryan Reaves arrived in San Jose as a veteran depth forward on the fourth line, did what he’s always done, and then the season slowly turned into a patchwork of injuries, short returns, and maintenance days.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Sharks’ Ryan Reaves out week-to-week with finger injury

A veteran is going to miss some time after a tough injury. When speaking to the media on Monday, San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky stated that forward Ryan Reaves is going to be week-to-week due to an injured finger.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Sharks Place Ryan Reaves On Injured Reserve

The San Jose Sharks have placed Ryan Reaves on injured reserve, according to Curtis Pashelka, San Jose Sharks beat writer. The team has one more game before the Olympic Break, taking on Colorado tomorrow night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Sharks' Ryan Reaves on facing Leafs: 'They basically said I couldn't play anymore. And I'm back'

Veteran tough guy Ryan Reaves has always made for a good interview, including during his two-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that ended last season.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16, 2025

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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 12, 2025

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10, 2025

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

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 10, 2025

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 / Trade Talk Sports / April 20, 2025

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 / TheLeafsnation / April 18, 2025

Maple Leafs call up Ryan Reaves from AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Marlies on Friday. Reaves was originally assigned to the AHL after the trade deadline to free up the cap space needed to fit in new arrivals Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton.