Ryan Reaves

Ryan Reaves
Reaves during his time with the Golden Knights on October 10, 2018
Born (1987-01-20) January 20, 1987
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Toronto Maple Leafs
St. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Vegas Golden Knights
New York Rangers
Minnesota Wild
NHL draft 156th overall, 2005
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2007–present

Ryan Reaves (born January 20, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Reaves played parts of 3 seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). During his time with the Wheat Kings, Reaves served as one of their alternate captains.[1]

He was drafted 156th overall overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. On October 11, 2010, Reaves made his NHL debut in a 5-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks. During the game, Reaves fought Kyle Chipchura and received a game misconduct.[2] On January 12, he scored his first NHL goal in a 7-4 loss against the Anaheim Ducks.[3]

On June 23, 2017, the Blues traded Reaves along with a second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Oskar Sundqvist and a first-round pick.[4] During his time with the Penguins, Reaves scored 4 goals for them.

On February 23, 2018, the Penguins traded Reaves to the Vegas Golden Knights in a three-way trade that also included the Ottawa Senators.[5] Reaves was successful in Vegas. He helped the team reach for the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals after scoring the series-winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets.[6]

On July 29, 2021, the Golden Knights traded Reaves to the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round draft pick.[7]

On November 23, 2022, the Rangers traded Reaves to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.[8]

On July 1, 2023, Reaves signed a three-year, $4.05 million contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.[9] On November 16, 2024, Reaves illegally checked Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse in the head and was given a five-game suspension.[10]

References

  1. "Moore Named Captain". Brandon Wheat Kings. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. "The Long Road For Reaves". National Hockey League Players' Association. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  3. "Blues silenced by Ducks 7-4". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. "Pens add muscle with Reaves". Pittsburgh Penguins. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  5. "Golden Knights' trade for Reaves proves Foley is all in". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  6. "Ryan Reaves' journey from enforcer to series-clinching hero for the Golden Knights". ESPN. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  7. "Rangers Acquire Forward Ryan Reaves". New York Rangers. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  8. "Wild acquires Ryan Reaves from Rangers". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  9. "Maple Leafs sign forward Ryan Reaves". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  10. "Maple Leafs' Reaves suspended five games for hit on Oilers' Nurse". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 14, 2025.

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