From what has been reported I don't think he complained about where he played. I think he complained or had issues with HOW he was asked to play.
- Rinosaur

I'm pretty sure he insisted on playing with Malkin after the 2nd cup. Didn't want relegated to 3rd line any longer. However, he never whined publicly about it and didn't let his role effect his on ice performance.

Because they made the team worse for the sake of “toughness”?
- Feds91Stammer

Team will have a better record next year. Past 3 years is clearly wasn’t working

Team will have a better record next year. Past 3 years is clearly wasn’t working
- nyrangers2

Oh, you consider them better today?

If there’s one player that changes the landscape of a game by being a physical presence it’s Ryan Reaves. Would gladly pay him over the scrubs Hextall is signing. I can imagine it sucks hearing his footsteps as a defenseman.

If there’s one player that changes the landscape of a game by being a physical presence it’s Ryan Reaves. Would gladly pay him over the scrubs Hextall is signing. I can imagine it sucks hearing his footsteps as a defenseman.
- Grinder47

I would have loved to have him back for the 3rd or 4th line. I feel like he was always fun to watch

Debatable
- Tojo.

Ok that's fine but he still went out and played.

I'm pretty sure he insisted on playing with Malkin after the 2nd cup. Didn't want relegated to 3rd line any longer. However, he never whined publicly about it and didn't let his role effect his on ice performance.
- madmike71

This.

At least we’ve never traded a third round pick for Ryan freaking Reaves! …… oh wait

If there’s one player that changes the landscape of a game by being a physical presence it’s Ryan Reaves. Would gladly pay him over the scrubs Hextall is signing. I can imagine it sucks hearing his footsteps as a defenseman.
- Grinder47

Crosby would praise reaves presence on the ice when he was interviewed by madden. He said it made others feel an inch or two taller and a few pounds heavier. Thats any physical sport when you have the biggest and toughest playpeer on your team it gives you a Little extra intangible. Its the same as walking in the bar with the biggest dude, you get a little extra space. The ones who disagree with this statement are the lityle giys that would stay away from the physical stuff or hide behind the refs...

From what has been reported I don't think he complained about where he played. I think he complained or had issues with HOW he was asked to play.
- Rinosaur

A lot of smoke that Kessel complained when he wasn't with Malkin.

Ok that's fine but he still went out and played.
- 668710

True, at least at Kessel effort

But that's still better than Brassard effort

Team will have a better record next year. Past 3 years is clearly wasn’t working
- nyrangers2

Yeah don’t pay Buch but spend that money on Goodrow and Reaves instead. Much better team now.

If there’s one player that changes the landscape of a game by being a physical presence it’s Ryan Reaves. Would gladly pay him over the scrubs Hextall is signing. I can imagine it sucks hearing his footsteps as a defenseman.
- Grinder47

Easiest defensive assignment in the league. Dude can’t even put up a point per game in the coast.

Easiest defensive assignment in the league. Dude can’t even put up a point per game in the coast.
- Feds91Stammer

Ulitmate net front presence, just jas to screen the goalie...No dmen can move him from the net, you will not see reaves getting crosschecked in the back..

I'm pretty sure he insisted on playing with Malkin after the 2nd cup. Didn't want relegated to 3rd line any longer. However, he never whined publicly about it and didn't let his role effect his on ice performance.
- madmike71

Ah ok

A lot of smoke that Kessel complained when he wasn't with Malkin.
- Tojo.

Ok, I thought it was because Sully and others wanted him to play more defensively and he refused.

Ok, I thought it was because Sully and others wanted him to play more defensively and he refused.
- Rinosaur

As well

Ulitmate net front presence, just jas to screen the goalie...No dmen can move him from the net, you will not see reaves getting crosschecked in the back..
- PENS1989

He sucks.

Ulitmate net front presence, just jas to screen the goalie...No dmen can move him from the net, you will not see reaves getting crosschecked in the back..
- PENS1989

Reaves ain't gonna be screening the goalie because the puck won't be in the offensive zone lol

True, at least at Kessel effort

But that's still better than Brassard effort
- Tojo.

Yea instead of played I should have said produced lol. But still no one will be worse than Brassard due to his playoff production in the past. He was just a baby.

He sucks.
- Feds91Stammer

Understatement. I've made it known I'm not the biggest fan of ERod, but Reaves makes ERod look like Brayden Point.

Understatement. I've made it known I'm not the biggest fan of ERod, but Reaves makes ERod look like Brayden Point.
- Rinosaur

Yeah but he fights other guys that have no business playing in the NHL.

Crosby would praise reaves presence on the ice when he was interviewed by madden. He said it made others feel an inch or two taller and a few pounds heavier. Thats any physical sport when you have the biggest and toughest playpeer on your team it gives you a Little extra intangible. Its the same as walking in the bar with the biggest dude, you get a little extra space. The ones who disagree with this statement are the lityle giys that would stay away from the physical stuff or hide behind the refs...
- PENS1989

I agree. Would much rather have Reaves than ERod. I'm not saying Reaves is good (neither is Erod) but there are intangibles that come with guys like that. If we aren't going to try to make legit improvements to this roster I would at least enjoy having someone that has some push back when things get physical.

All that said, I would much rather try to make this roster competitive than just sign a bunch of 3rd and 4th liners.

I agree. Would much rather have Reaves than ERod. I'm not saying Reaves is good (neither is Erod) but there are intangibles that come with guys like that. If we aren't going to try to make legit improvements to this roster I would at least enjoy having someone that has some push back when things get physical.

All that said, I would much rather try to make this roster competitive than just sign a bunch of 3rd and 4th liners.
- MacPatty

I for one am shocked that the guy that wanted Risto and Zadorov is pro Reaves.

I for one am shocked that the guy that wanted Risto and Zadorov is pro Reaves.
- Feds91Stammer

Saying I would rather have Reaves than ERod isn't really a pro Reaves statement. For the record, I had no desire for us to ever trade for Reaves but I also had no desire for us to just fill out the roster with a bunch of 4th liners/fringe 3rd liners.