Behind the scenes impact of Ryan Reaves on Leafs
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Liam
October 13, 2023 (2:58 PM)
The Toronto Maple Leafs were in a difficult spot this offseason. With another postseason failure and a managerial change came an obvious need to change the culture of the Leafs' dressing room. When Brad Treliving took over and signed the legendary enforcer Ryan Reaves, the culture was sure to change.
Now, Sportsnet's Luke Fox is detailing some behind the scenes changes that Reaves is making in the Leafs organization. After fans became tired of what became a stress-inducing goal song by Hall and Oates, Reaves apparently was behind the change to the new arena goal song, a Pursuit of Happiness remix.
Not only that, but Reaves is serving as the team DJ before games and in practice, reportedly playing music to get some energy into the team.
When asked about his fight with the Habs' Arber Xhekaj, Reaves was adamant about looking for a rematch. The fight didn't live up to expectations, mostly becoming a wrestling match, and it was seemingly clear from the beginning that another rendition of this fight would occur later in the season.
I don't like getting jumped. I don't know if I've ever really jumped anybody. You want to fight? Just ask me.
Reaves certainly seems to be impacting the Leafs both on and off the ice in a positive way, and hopefully will succeed in dragging the Leafs into more consistently passionate battles on the ice.
POLL |
Who wins a clean fight between Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj? |
Ryan Reaves | 115 | 52 % |
Arber Xhekaj | 80 | 36.2 % |
Too close to call | 26 | 11.8 % |
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