Rosie DiManno : Dites ce que vous voulez à propos de Ryan Reaves. Voici pourquoi les Maple Leafs voient la valeur du vétéran
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bholmyard
@Maple Leafs de Toronto
Rosie DiManno : Dites ce que vous voulez à propos de Ryan Reaves. Voici pourquoi les Maple Leafs voient la valeur du vétéran
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bholmyard
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Oh Rosie, can’t wait to know your take on things! You’re always so knowledgeable and objective!
Reavo gets a lot of hate on reddit. But aside from being one of the toughest SOBs in the league, when he’s on his game he’s a physical force and the opposing teams absolutely fear getting freight trained in the corners. We need more of that element.
Rosie DiManno is still employed???????????
He’s the perfect 12th/13th forward. A tad overpaid but I see the value. Team had more bite last year.
Also I think it’s a copycat league and I expect teams to get tougher after Florida bullied everyone in the playoffs. We need guys who are willing to take on some suspensions to keep our players safe
From leading hockey insider Rosie DiManno
Reaves is basically the modern iteration of Tie Domi. Strong, violent enforcer who drives fear into the heart of the opponent. It’s a necessary component of the game, especially when you have objectively dirty players like Marchand around.
He’s the kind of player that you don’t really need, until you do, then you’re really happy you have him.
To be fair, he had a great game last night.
Thanks Rosie, I will continue to say things like “Ryan Reaves is not any good,” and “Ryan Reaves fills an antiquated role that wasn’t worth the money he makes when it had some value thirty years ago.” He’s also like two years older than Max Pacioretty lol.
Dude cost us at least one (debatably 2) games against Boston. Playoffs are way too tight to have such net-negative players on the ice
He spent almost a whole pre-season game desperately trying to hit Hutson.
Look. Last year he had multiple game streaks of him being a huge liability on the ice. But when he’s on, he’s on. Towards the end of the season he had some great games and so far he’s looked good this preseason. Hopefully it continues. He certainly fills a role here that we are severely lacking for years and I’m glad he’s here.
It’s just wild to me how much this sub will talk about performance and accountability but also think Reaves should be kept on the team regardless of results & fit.
There is nothing wrong with his cap hit, it’s negligible. She talks about the value he brings to the team which I agree with.
He does his job and knows his role, only in Toronto do we get articles discussing the pros and cons of a 4th line player.
He’s a goated locker room dj tbf. Crazy playlists.
Not a guy I would feel confident playing in the playoffs. Footspeed is a real issue with him.
He’s been better on the forecheck than I expected. He’s making some pretty nice plays behind the opposing net.
I fucking hate her.
Article by Rosie – no thanks, waste of time to read.
The fact she’s still employed is a miracle
Reavo gets talked a lot for his one-dimensional fighting but one thing I really noticed last year was when he was healthy and given the opportunity, his forecheck is devastating and made a noticeable difference with how opposing dmen moved the puck up ice. There were even a game where he put multiple dmen out of the game just by finishing his checks with clean contact.
She’s an idiot! After two preseason losses “Is it time to panic yet” WTF
I thought he played really well yesterday. His passing was great, and he got pretty low in our own end to help move the puck out. I agree with all that’s been said regarding his forechecking too.
I think he should be on waivers. If he clears – great. Call him up when we need him. If he gets claimed… oh well…
Three things are true in life: (1) when I’m hungry, I eat, (2) when I’m thirsty, I drink, (3) when I see a DiManno article, I don’t even bother.
Honestly his fights are boring as shit.
We might see a different version of Reaves under Berube.
Lmao surprisingly a decent article because Rosie is such a clown tbh. Calling Tom Wilson an “enforcer” is very strong “I do not understand hockey” energy, as usual from her.
Reaves is useful because he can still play. Haters will always hate him but he is a decent 4th liner when healthy. He hits hard, forechecks, brings energy and can still pot the odd goal. He isn’t just a goon or he wouldn’t still have a job in the NHL. Nobody can afford a roster spot for a player who is only good for fighting. Love me some Reavo in the lineup, he definitely adds some character and toughness.
So the Leafs are value in him because he got hit from behind and THEN kicked some kid who isn’t going to be in the NHL’s ass?
(Not meant as a shot at Donovan Sebrango’s potential, I don’t actually know anything about him, just that he isn’t going to make their team this year)
this chick has the social awareness of the doctor from arrested development. just the weirdest questions i’ve seen in her short time covering this team lol
edit: she’s an interesting cat
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Ryan Reaves has played 877 NHL Games. The only NHL games anyone on Reddit(me included) have played are on EA Sports. If you have played any high level hockey in your life and you would be a little on the older side(me), you will understand the value of a Ryan Reaves . Even though the NHL has become a shadow of its former self, you still need a guy like Ryan to keep the little shitheads in line when they take liberties on your star players.
Lets face it, Ryan is easily the toughest ,most intimidating player the Leafs have. News flash!, the second toughest and maybe even more intimidating is the Coach ,Craig Berube . Now as much I like the « Chief » , I can’t see him lacing them up ,so Ryan is our guy. Stop hating on him and just let him do what he does best.
Because the people making the actual money are allergic to bodychecks