The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks, ending his brief period with the team. In exchange, Toronto acquired 24-year-old defenseman Henry Thrun, giving them cap flexibility and a promising player. Reaves, 38, had a lackluster season with only two points in 35 games and faced demotion to the AHL. His trade followed critical remarks about the Leafs' fanbase related to Mitch Marner's departure. The timing of the trade and Reaves' comments raised speculation about the connection, with varying reactions from fans.
Ryan Reaves, traded to the San Jose Sharks, ends a disappointing term with the Toronto Maple Leafs after vocal criticism of the fanbase post-trade.
The trade was a strategic move for the Leafs, gaining cap flexibility and acquiring Henry Thrun, a young defenseman, while Reaves aims for 1,000 career games.
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