Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Ryan Reaves expressed his thoughts on the recent hearing involving teammate Morgan Rielly, showing surprise at the level it reached and commenting on the changing nature of the game. Reaves, known for his candid opinions, suggested the game has become different from what he experienced growing up and even joked about getting a tattoo saying 'Make hockey violent again.' His comments were in response to Rielly's reaction to an empty-net slapshot by Ridly Greig, which Reaves found appropriate, questioning Greig's decision to make such a move at his young age. The incident and Reaves' remarks have sparked discussions on the nature of hockey and its evolution.
From @GinoRedaTSN on @7ElevenCanada That's Hockey: Did Ryan Reaves’ choice words on Monday hurt Morgan Rielly's chances of avoiding a long suspension? https://t.co/rOSaFWDf5n #7ElevenThatsHockey https://t.co/e2jN6jndSd
“MAKE HOCKEY VIOLENT AGAIN” Ryan Reaves on Rielly’s response to Greig. https://t.co/S2EFq40KJV
“Make hockey violent again. Get that tattooed on me…” Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Ryan Reaves backed defenceman Morgan Rielly's reaction to Ridly Greig's empty-net slapshot when asked about the situation Monday: https://t.co/9c8x9QCycq
Ryan Reaves candidly about his thoughts on the Rielly hearing, says he was surprised it got to that level and it’s a different game than he grew up in. “Make hockey violent again, a tattoo I should get.”
Ryan Reaves very candidate about his thoughts on the Rielly hearing, says he was surprised it got to that level and it’s a different game than he grew up in. “Make hockey violent again, a tattoo I should get.”
Ryan Reaves, on the Ridly Greig empty-net slapshot: "If you rewind to when I came into the league he's probably still laying on the ice. I thought (Morgan Rielly's response) was appropriate. I don't see how a kid that young thinks it's appropriate to do something like that."