Ryan Reaves Pulls Curtain Back On Time With Maple Leafs

Former NHL forward Ryan Reaves reflected on his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs following his retirement after 16 professional seasons. Speaking on the JD Bunkis podcast, Reaves described his time in Toronto as a great experience with notable ups and downs, praising the club's exceptional treatment of players and the privilege of wearing an Original Six jersey.

Reaves formally announced his retirement from hockey through an Instagram post after completing a career that included 962 regular-season games and 1,137 penalty minutes. Along with Toronto, his career featured stops with multiple franchises, including another Original Six team in the New York Rangers, and 113 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.