Ryan Reaves, now a forward for the San Jose Sharks, has reflected on his exit from the Toronto Maple Leafs, pinpointing the exact moment he understood his tenure with the team was over. After a season plagued with minimal performance, including just two assists over 35 games and a stint in the minors, Reaves recognized that he had lost his place on the team.

Following a trade to the Sharks on July 10, Reaves acknowledged the move was inevitable. He expressed gratitude for his time in Toronto, calling it a top organization that treated players well, despite the disappointing conclusion to his stint there. He emphasized the importance of the discussions with Leafs' GM Brad Treliving, as he requested to be moved, knowing he wouldn't return to the ice in Toronto.