Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Finishes serving suspension
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Reaves is eligible to return to the lineup versus Nashville on Wednesday after completing his five-game suspension.
Reaves received the five-game ban for an illegal check to the head against Edmonton's Darnell Nurse on Nov. 16. He has one assist, 23 PIM and 44 hits through 16 outings this season.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Receives five-game suspension
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Reaves was suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for an illegal check to the head against Edmonton's Darnell Nurse (upper body) in Saturday's contest.
Reaves won't be eligible to return until Nov. 4 against Nashville. He has one assist, 23 PIM and 44 hits through 16 outings this season. If Auston Matthews (upper body) isn't ready to return, Alex Steeves could replace Reaves in the lineup against Vegas on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Having hearing with DPOS
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Reaves will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for an illegal check to the head against Edmonton's Darnell Nurse (upper body) in Saturday's game.
Reaves earned 15 PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers after being assessed a match penalty for the hit at the 2:41 mark of the second period. He will probably receive a suspension. Reaves has one assist, 23 PIM and 44 hits through 16 games this season. If Auston Matthews (upper body) isn't ready to return, Alex Steeves could replace Reaves in the lineup against Vegas on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Supplemental discipline looming
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Reaves received a match penalty and will likely face supplemental discipline for an illegal check to the head of the Oilers' Darnell Nurse in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win.
Reaves drove his shoulder up into an unsuspecting Nurse's jaw, snapping his head and flipping him over before he smacked the ice hard. Nurse's face was cut badly, and he initially couldn't get up on his own. He left and didn't return. Reaves is averaging about eight minutes of ice time and has played in 16 games. His greatest value is in his hitting, but he can't help if he's suspended. We'll know more before Toronto's upcoming game against Vegas on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Snags rare helper
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Reaves posted an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Reaves saw a season-high 12:20 of ice time and could be in line to play more regularly after Max Pacioretty (lower body) was hurt in the first period Saturday. The assist was Reaves' first point of the campaign in 13 contests. He's added 37 hits, eight PIM and six shots on net, and while he provides plenty of toughness, the lack of offense makes him a no-go for fantasy.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Filling part-time role
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Reaves was scratched for the third time in 11 games when he sat out Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
The 37-year-old winger has been scratched in half of the Maple Leafs' wins. Reaves has been extremely limited in a fourth-line role, averaging 7:57 of ice time over eight appearances while adding 24 hits, six PIM and a minus-3 rating. He could still challenge Nicholas Robertson or Pontus Holmberg for a spot in the lineup, but both of those forwards offer better all-around play than an enforcer like Reaves.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Provides assist Saturday
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Reaves notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.
Reaves had a goal in the regular-season finale and now has points in back-to-back contests for the first time since March of 2023. The 37-year-old winger produced just six points with 165 hits and 49 PIM over 49 regular-season appearances. He'll be on the fourth line when in the lineup, and his offensive contributions are likely to be limited.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Draws back into lineup Saturday
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Reaves (eye) will play Saturday against Edmonton, according to NHL.com's Dave McCarthy.
Reaves missed Wednesday's 7-3 win over Washington due to the injury. He has three goals, four points, 39 PIM and 125 hits in 39 appearances in 2023-24. Reaves' return corresponds with Tyler Bertuzzi exiting the lineup Saturday due to an illness.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Won't play Wednesday
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Reaves won't play Wednesday versus Washington because of an eye injury, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Reaves sustained the injury during his fight against Nicolas Deslauriers during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia. Reaves has three goals, four points, 39 PIM and 125 hits in 39 appearances in 2023-24. Due to Reaves' absence, Noah Gregor is expected to draw into the lineup against the Capitals.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Can't finish contest
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Reaves sustained an undisclosed injury in his fight against Nicolas Deslauriers during Tuesday's game versus the Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
It's unclear what caused Reaves' exit from the contest, though it would likely be some sort of upper-body issue given the circumstances. The 37-year-old winger took just two shifts Tuesday. If he can't play Wednesday versus the Capitals, Noah Gregor would likely draw into the lineup.
Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Grabs first helper of season
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Reaves notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Reaves has played in seven of the Maple Leafs' nine games in February, and his helper Thursday was his first point of the month. The 37-year-old winger has offered little offense with three points through 29 outings, but he's added 85 hits, 24 PIM, 14 shots on net and a minus-11 rating. When Reaves is in the lineup, he almost exclusively plays on the fourth line.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: May dress Saturday
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Reaves (lower body) may play Saturday against Winnipeg, The Athletic reports.
Calle Jarnkrok took a shot off his left hand at practice Friday afternoon, and he slammed his glove down as he headed to the dressing room. The Leafs may need to put Reaves into the lineup Saturday in his hometown against the Jets. If so, it would be the rugged winger's first appearance since Dec. 14. Reaves' career appears to be at a crossroads. He's been healthy for weeks, but the Leafs haven't dressed him and don't seem interested in playing him. Reaves was a liability on the ice before the knee injury that knocked him out in December, even in minimal ice time. He is 37 and has two more years on a contract worth $1.35 million per year.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Removed from IR
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Reaves (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic.
Reaves, who has missed the past 18 games, could return to the lineup Wednesday against Winnipeg. Tyler Bertuzzi was added to the non-roster list in a corresponding move to be with his wife to await the birth of their child. The 37-year-old Reaves has one goal, 44 hits and 16 PIM in 21 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Lands on IR
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Reaves (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Reaves won't be eligible to return until at least Dec. 23 against the Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old winger has one goal, 10 shots on net, 16 PIM and 44 hits in 21 appearances this season. The Maple Leafs recalled Pontus Holmberg from AHL Toronto on Saturday to serve as an extra forward during Reaves' absence.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Will miss time
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Reaves (lower body) will miss time with the injury he sustained Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
A specific timeline isn't known, but Reaves' injury looked significant when it happened. The 36-year-old's absence opens the door for Matthew Knies (illness) to get back in the lineup when he's ready. The Maple Leafs may also call up a forward from AHL Toronto for depth.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Exits Thursday's game
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Reaves (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets.
Reaves caught a rut in the ice and went down awkwardly in the first period, ultimately needing assistance to exit to the locker room. The severity of his injury may not be known until he's fully evaluated by the medical staff. If he can't play Saturday versus the Penguins, Matthew Knies (illness) could join the lineup or the Maple Leafs could opt for playing seven defensemen.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Notches first goal as Leaf
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Reaves scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago.
The veteran grinder gave the Maple Leafs a 3-1 lead early in the second period by re-directing a Jake McCabe pass into the back of the net. It's the first point of the year for Reaves in 15 games, but he's not known for his offense -- he also has 14 PIM and 30 hits.
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Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves: Healthy scratch Saturday
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Reaves was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Canucks.
Reaves has struggled mightily this season to get into a groove in a new system. His ice time dropped significantly Friday against the Flames. Reaves didn't play after the 12:01 mark of the second and finished with just 4:32 of playing time. And his physical presence has been largely non-existent. Reaves has no points and just six shots in 14 games this season.
