Ryan Reaves’ time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has come to an unexpected end, just days after he publicly supported Mitch Marner's decision to leave the team. Reaves has been traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun, a move that frees up $5.33 million in cap space for Toronto as they navigate their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

Reaves, a veteran enforcer, emphasized the passionate nature of Leafs fans, suggesting that some may have pushed Marner out through negativity. In his view, Toronto's fanbase is divided: those who are loyal to the players and those who are solely focused on winning. After two seasons with the Leafs, Reaves departs following a season where he managed only 35 games.