Ryan Reaves made the daring admission after being negotiated by Maple Leafs to the sharks

Ryan Reaves spoke honestly about his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs after being negotiated with the San Jose Sharks. Speaking on The Leafs nation Podcast on Monday, he knew he had to leave Toronto after being sent to the miners (Toronto Marlies).

“I think the way the season has ended, you know, being sent to minors,” said Reaves. [28:43] “I think it was just a kind of writing on the wall where, I lost my place in the team. What, look at it. It happens. It’s a matter. You know, sport is sometimes very ruthless, especially for older guys.”

“So, I think that once I was sent, I think it was a bit fair – obviously, I don’t really have room here, and it’s probably time to move on.”

Ryan Reaves will play for his seventh NHL team. He said that, after his demotion to the AHL, he spoke with the director general Brad Treliving and asked for a profession, a decision judged just by the two parties.

“So I’m just – I had the discussion with Treliving and, I just told him, I don’t see myself coming back,” said Reaves. “And if he could move me, it would be great.”

San Jose Sharks announced trade during the second week of July. Reaves was exchanged for defender Henry Thrun. Reaves recorded 137 points and 1,100 minutes of penalty in 912 career games. He also played 113 playoffs, including the 2018 Stanley Cup final with the Golden Knights in Vegas.

Ryan Reaves called the Maple Leafs “Best Organization”

Despite the end of things, Ryan Reaves had good memories with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He appreciated the friendships he knotted in Toronto and said it was an honor to wear the jersey of the Leafs.

“I played for probably the best organization with regard to the way they deal with players and how they lead the team,” said Reaves. “This is how a team or a sports team of the NHL should be directed. And, I am grateful to be able to put this jersey. Obviously, a lot of history in this arena, and I thought it was (was) very cool to be able to play for this organization.”

Last season, Reaves collected two passes in 35 games for Toronto. Now he will bring experience and physical game to a team of young Sharks.