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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ryan Reaves joins the San Jose Sharks, reflecting on a painful Toronto Maple Leafs exit
Ryan Reaves joins the San Jose Sharks, reflecting on a painful Toronto Maple Leafs exit (Image Via Twitter) When the seasoned forward was placed with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL, he knew his spot in the Leafs lineup was, alas, no longer there. That trade was the turning point for Ryan Reaves, now 37, who left for his seventh NHL destination: the San Jose Sharks. This trade became another notch on the belt for the 37-year-old veteran. Ryan Reaves asked for a trade after losing his spot on the Maple Leafs' roster — Leafslatest (@Leafslatest) Ryan Reaves talked openly about his departure from Toronto. After being called down to the AHL late in the 2023-24 season, he felt the end was near for him with the Maple Leafs. In a podcast, Reaves lamented that reduced minutes and the gut-wrenching demotion placed in stark terms that the former Leaf could never suit up for the Leafs again. Upon realizing this, he approached general manager Brad Treliving and discussed a trade, which was agreed upon by both parties as the best option. The Sharks procured Reaves in a swap for developer Henry Thrun. Reaves is a seasoned veteran with the baggage of some 912 regular-season games at the NHL level with 137 points, and well over 1,100 minutes in penalties. He has also played in 113 playoff games, including the Stanley Cup Final in 2018 with the Vegas Golden Knights. Given his grit and leadership, Reaves could serve as a mentor to the Sharks' young core. Ryan Reaves praises Leafs despite his unsatisfactory exit Dakota Blue ft. Ryan Reaves He spoke positively of his experience in Toronto despite the way things ended. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch in Chennai - 2/3 Apartments by Brigade Group Brigade Morgan Heights Click Here Undo He said that the Maple Leafs organization is one of the best that he had ever been involved with, citing the professionalism with which it was run and how well it treated its players. He thanked everybody for giving him the opportunity to wear a Leafs jersey, play in a historic arena, and bask in the glory of great fans. Reaves was more of a locker room presence, and that presence will be instrumental in San Jose, where the team's rebuilding attempt might need some veterans who will bring some hard-nosed edge to the club. Crossing over to the San Jose Sharks, Reaves is striding towards more than just another suit. As he embraces this new assignment with the fine qualifications of a mature man, the NHLer gives thanks for the journey gone by and turns to what awaits in front of him. Also Read: Matthew Tkachuk and Ellie Connell start a new chapter: their fairytale wedding celebration FAQ's Q1. Why was Ryan Reaves traded from the Maple Leafs? Ans- Ryan Reaves lost his place on the team, and having been sent down to the AHL, he asked for a trade. Q2. Which team did he join? Ans- The San Jose Sharks are in exchange for Henry Thrun. Q3. What did Ryan Reaves say about the Leafs? Ans- He regarded them as the best-managed team he had ever played for. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Knicks Linked to Potential Blockbuster Move for New Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Knicks will be one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference during the 2025-26 NBA season. After making a run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season before being defeated by the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks have a much clearer path. Due to injuries, the conference is wide open heading into the upcoming season. With the Boston Celtics down after Jayson Tatum's injury and the Pacers dealing with a full year without Tyrese Haliburton, things look good for New York. Looking at the roster, there are some areas the Knicks could look to improve. They could consider looking into a move to improve offensively. Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 05, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 05, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Photo byWith that in mind, a blockbuster idea has been suggested as a possibility for New York. Read more: Knicks Star Speaks Out With Strong Paul Skenes Trade Demand Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix believes that the Knicks could be a future suitor for Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. "I might look at a team like New York, that has Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, three-and-d types of guys," Mannix said. "The Knicks under Mike Brown, looking to become more diverse offensively, maybe they'd be interested in something like that." Moving into the future, the Lakers will be fully focused on keeping Luka Doncic and building around him long-term. Reaves has the 2025-26 season and a player option for the 2026-27 season remaining on his current contract. It seems very likely that Reaves will opt out of his contract next offseason to pursue a bigger long-term deal. Should that happen, New York could make a play for him. The Knicks could even consider getting aggressive and trying to pull off a trade with Los Angeles to acquire him and then extend him earlier than next offseason. Read more: Report: Lakers May Face Luka Doncic Threat From Western Conference Rival Reaves is coming off of the best year of his NBA career to date. He played in 73 games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 20.2 points per game to go along with 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. In addition, Reaves shot 46 percent from the floor and 37.7 percent from three-point range. New York has never been shy about pursuing aggressive moves. If the Knicks view Reaves as a good fit alongside Jalen Brunson and a player they could build around moving forward, they would not hesitate to pursue him. All of that being said, it will be interesting to see what comes in the future for both New York and Reaves. For more on the New York Knicks and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA reporter says Lakers could trade Austin Reaves at midseason
If the Los Angeles Lakers are to make a trade to improve their perimeter defense and become true championship contenders, they will have to make good use of their very limited trade assets. However, there is one option they could open up for themselves if they wish. Guard Austin Reaves has increased his production each season, and some feel he's due for yet another boost in his numbers this coming season. He averaged 20.2 points a game on 46% field-goal shooting and 37.7% from 3-point range this past season, and those numbers were even higher after Luka Doncic arrived in early February. But Reaves can opt out of his contract next summer, and it is believed he will seek a contract that will pay him at least $30 million a year. He recently turned down a max contract offer that would've been worth $89.2 million over four years. Longtime NBA journalist Rachel Nichols said on Sports Illustrated's "Open Floor" podcast that she can see L.A. trading Reaves by the midseason trading deadline this winter in order to address its biggest roster need. 'It doesn't shock me that while the Lakers are interested in making their team better, and already have by the way, it's possible that we get a trade for one of those 3-and-d guys for Austin Reaves before the trade deadline. That's still open, depending on how the Lakers' season is going. 'I think it's possible the Lakers front office now wants to take a look at how this group is going to be together before they start giving away things and trading Austin and doing whatever. 'Teams that think they have a shot will know by February that they don't have a shot. You and I see this every year.' While Reaves raises the team's ceiling whenever he goes off for one of his customary big scoring games, his skills and ability greatly overlap with those of Doncic and LeBron James. Then there is the matter of the franchise's stated goal of pairing Doncic with either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokić in a year or two, which would require it to keep enough salary cap space free. The Lakers had a legitimate 3-and-D wing for much of the 2024-25 season in Dorian Finney-Smith, but he departed for the Houston Rockets when free agency started. L.A. has a very talented and capable roster when it comes to offense, but it lacks high-level defenders, especially on the perimeter. It has been very reluctant to include Reaves in any trade discussions over the last year or two. It remains to be seen if the team changes that stance, given his contract situation.
Hamilton Spectator
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Maple Leafs trade Ryan Reaves to Sharks — and work on something bigger
The Maple Leafs traded unhappy enforcer Ryan Reaves on Thursday night, sending the 38-year-old to the San Jose Sharks for 24-year-old defenceman Henry Thrun. The Leafs also gained some salary-cap space by swapping Reaves' $1.35-million (U.S.) cap hit for Thrun's $1 million. The move is believed to be a precursor to something bigger with Leafs general manager Brad Treliving looking for a top-six forward, now with $5.3 million in cap room. Thrun, 24, skated in 60 games with San Jose in 2024-25, registering two goals and 10 assists. The six-foot-two, 210-pound, left-handed shooter has appeared in 119 NHL games, all with San Jose, and has 25 points. He was a teammate of NHL stars Cole Caufield, Trevor Zegras and Matthew Boldy in the U.S. development program in 2017 and 2018. The Leafs waived Reaves toward the end of last season, then signed a younger enforcer — 27-year-old Michael Pezzetta — as a free agent last week. Reaves, who signed with the Leafs as a free agent two summers ago, had two assists in 35 games this past season before being sent to the minors for the first time since the 2012-13 season. He has played 912 NHL games, and mused recently on the 'Cam and Strick' podcast that he'd like to hang around for 1,000. 'I'd love to hold on for another two years, hit that mark and ride into the sunset,' he said on the podcast. 'I don't think I've got more than two years left, but the dream is always the Stanley Cup. When I first came into the league, I remember telling my wife, 'Wouldn't it be cool if I hit 100 games?' Then it was 200, then 500, and now I'm thinking maybe I chase 1,000. 'For a player who plays like me, that'd be a pretty cool accomplishment. So, Stanley Cup and 1,000 games, in that order.' The Sharks are swimming very close to the cap floor of $70.6 million. Reaves boosts them to $71.9 million. They could buy out Reaves and still be compliant. Other Leafs veterans who might be on the move include David Kämpf and Calle Järnkrok. The Leafs have 13 forwards, eight defencemen and two goalies under contract. Treliving also faces a salary arbitration hearing with forward Nick Robertson, and has mused about re-signing free agent forward Max Pacioretty. Winger Jack Roslovic remains the biggest unsigned free agent this summer, a right winger who scored 22 goals last year in Carolina.
Canada News.Net
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Maple Leafs send F Ryan Reaves to Sharks for D Henry Thrun
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs traded veteran forward Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun on Thursday night. Reaves, 38, joins his seventh NHL team after two ineffective seasons in Toronto. The Maple Leafs demoted him to the American Hockey League in early March of last season. Known as an enforcer, Reaves has incurred four suspensions during his NHL career, his incidents including an attempt to injure an opponent during the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs and a check to the head of Darnell Nurse in a game between Toronto and Edmonton last November. Reaves had four goals and four assists across 84 games in his two seasons with the Leafs. In 15 NHL seasons, he has totaled 137 points (63 goals, 74 assists) in 912 games for the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild and Maple Leafs. Thrun, 24, had a career-best 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 60 games for the Sharks last season. In 119 games over parts of three seasons with San Jose, he has scored five goals and added 20 assists.
