Ryan Reaves Reveals His True Thoughts On Corey Perry
PUBLICATION
Tom Banks
October 18, 2023 (12:43)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been hot to start the 2023-24 season, picking up two massive wins before surprisingly falling to the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that had plenty of intriguing storylines.
Two veteran names
While a lot of the attention in this one was directed towards Connor Bedard, Corey Perry seemingly stole all of the attention of the Leafs during their matchup, and that didn't escape veteran Ryan Reaves.
Following their matchup, Reaves had this to say about the controversial Perry.
I never really liked him, to be honest. We always seem to run into each other and we play against each other, but not a lot of love for that guy Just the way he runs his mouth, I don't know. He kind of acts tough. He's not tough.
It seems there's no love lost between the two veteran names, and the next time these two teams meet, it appears that Reaves and Perry could meet on the ice, and as we have seen before, that will mean plenty of physicality.
A heavy collision incoming?
In 2023-24, Reaves hasn't found much success with the Leafs yet through three games, as their offence has been humming and required little in the way of physicality from him, but given how things get in the playoffs, he'll be a key for them down the stretch.
Whether you like Reaves or not, it's clear he wears his heart on his sleeve, and the Maple Leafs fans should be won over by that over the course of his contract, but if he can't begin to win physical battles against the likes of Perry, things could turn very quickly.
POLL |
Can Reaves be a positive force for the Leafs in 2023-24? |
Yes | 300 | 83.3 % |
No | 60 | 16.7 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Daniel Lucente Matt Rempe Faces Possible Suspension After Another Ejection for a Reckless Hit |
|
11 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Matt Murray Breaks His Silence After Earning His First Win Of The Season: "It's Been A Long Journey" |
|
12 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner Send a Message to Easton Cowan Ahead of the World Juniors Championship |
|
14 hours ago | By Austin Kelly Maple Leafs Eye Backup Plan as Top Trade Target at Risk of Slipping Away |
|
16 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Makes A Last-Minute Lineup Change Ahead Of Sabres Rematch |
|
18 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Brad Treliving Exploits NHL Loophole Ahead Of Matt Murray's Return |
|
20 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Brad Treliving Must Act Quickly to Sign Former Stanley Cup Champion After Contract Termination |
|
21 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Provides Concerning Update On Auston Matthews' Health After Missing Morning Skate |
Previously on HockeyPatrol