RYAN REAVES - Right Winger - 32 - $2.79MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2020-2021
LAST UPDATED 6/20/19
A fan favorite pretty much everywhere he plays, and universally hated by fans everywhere he doesn’t, Ryan Reaves is one of the NHL’s most prominent members of its eminent endangered species: enforcers. Now, Reaves isn’t a Colton Orr-style pure enforcer, Reaves can certainly play, but Reaves’ true value to a team comes from his ability to be incredibly physical and intimidate opponents. He’ll never score 20 goals, or 40 points, but he’ll impact every player on the teams he plays against and will inject instant energy, leadership, and grit to any team that ices him. Given his limitations as an effective all around player, though, Reaves is best left for sporadic 4th line usage, a perfect 13th forward or a fine fourth line grinder.
A fan favorite pretty much everywhere he plays, and universally hated by fans everywhere he doesn’t, Ryan Reaves is one of the NHL’s most prominent members of its eminent endangered species: enforcers. Now, Reaves isn’t a Colton Orr-style pure enforcer, Reaves can certainly play, but Reaves’ true value to a team comes from his ability to be incredibly physical and intimidate opponents. He’ll never score 20 goals, or 40 points, but he’ll impact every player on the teams he plays against and will inject instant energy, leadership, and grit to any team that ices him. Given his limitations as an effective all around player, though, Reaves is best left for sporadic 4th line usage, a perfect 13th forward or a fine fourth line grinder.
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