BREAKING: Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Makes A Massive Decision Regarding Enforcer Forward Ryan Reaves

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James Connelly
December 12, 2023 (4:13 PM)

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Head coach Sheldon Keefe has made a major decision regarding enforcer Ryan Reaves!

Toronto Maple Leafs Coach Sheldon Keefe Demotes Ryan Reaves In Favor Of Bobby McCann

It was announced earlier today by Leafs reporter Luke Fox that Sheldon Keefe will be scratching Ryan Reaves in exchange for Bobby McCann.

Bobby McMann draws in for Ryan Reaves tonight.

Through 20 games this season, Reaves has scored only one goal and has gotten 16 total PIMs. He is currently averaging 7:37 a night when he plays and has had only one game where he plays over 10 minutes all year.

McCann on the other hand has played in 4 games this year and has scored two assists along the way. He has not played since November 30th against the Kraken but his return could rejuvenate the Leafs' bottom six.

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DECEMBRE 12 \| 2023 ANSWERS BREAKING: Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Makes A Massive Decision Regarding Enforcer Forward Ryan Reaves Who should be playing more?
Ryan Reaves	506	25 %
Bobby McCann	1517	75 %
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