"Reaves was brought to Toronto to add physicality and toughness, but struggled to be a consistent member of the lineup, playing just 84 games over two years."
"Trading Reaves allows the Maple Leafs to shed salary and part with a forward who was unlikely to play a significant role in the upcoming season."
"While Reaves may not fit in with the Maple Leafs, he could have a better opportunity with the Sharks, who are building for the future with young talent."
"Reaves doesn’t provide offense but adds an intimidation factor as a hard-hitting, fourth-line forward."
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Henry Thrun. Reaves, a physical forward, struggled to maintain a position on the Maple Leafs, playing only 84 games over the last two seasons. With one year remaining on his contract at $1.35 million, the trade alleviates salary cap concerns for Toronto. Conversely, Thrun is a 24-year-old defenseman with potential, while the Sharks are building a young team with promising prospects. Reaves may provide much-needed toughness for San Jose as they aim for future success.
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