Canadiens Forward Calls Out Ryan Reaves
The Toronto Maple Leafs wanted to add toughness and grit to their lineup this offseason. To achieve this goal the Maple Leafs brought in respected enforcer Ryan Reaves. We are just days into training camp and Ryan Reaves already has a challenger.
Canadiens Forward Has Major History With Reaves
The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry seems to be alive and well after new comments from a Montreal forward. The Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta has had a past history with Ryan Reaves. The duo squared off when Pezzetta was a newcomer to the NHL with Reaves getting the better of him.
While Reaves got the best of Pezzetta in this instance they both have a lot more experience now. At the time Pezzetta was commended for hanging tough with Reaves. With Reaves coming to a division rival Pezzetta is looking forward to another round.
Pezzetta Calls Out Ryan Reaves
In an interview to start off training camp the topic of the Maple Leafs came up. Naturally, the tilt between Pezzetta and Reaves was brought to his attention with Reaves coming to Toronto. Pezzetta is excited for the chance to get a rematch.
"You never know. Maybe I'll get another chance to fight him, and this time it'll be better." - Michael Pezzetta, Journal de Montreal
Pezzetta also commented on why things might be a little different the next time the two players square up.
After talking about Reaves Pezzetta focused on himself for a bit. He talked about improvements he made this offseason to make himself a more effective player for the Montreal Canadiens this season.
These improvements to technique and skill hopefully come with a production boost for Pezzetta as well. The Canadiens will need him, especially in their rivalry battles with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ryan Reaves.
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Who wins in a rematch fight? | ||
| Michael Pezzetta | 62 | 12.2 % |
| Ryan Reaves | 446 | 87.8 % |
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