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Transaction: Major development in the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs
A surprising transaction has been completed by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday involving enforcer forward Ryan Reaves, and the Detroit Red Wings can acquire him for free
The Toronto Maple Leafs are creating cap space for a much larger move, per NHL inside Frank Seravalli.
And it must be a big move, as Elliotte Friedman has reported that veteran enforcer Ryan Reaves has been placed on waivers.
The Detroit Red Wings, who are in need of more identity could benefit from Reaves' game as they are nearing their first playoff clinch since the 2015-16 season.
With the Red Wings' forward Andrew Copp sidelined for the season following surgery, opportunity arises for a forward spot on the roster.
The Red Wings promoted forward Marco Kasper to replace Copp's center position, which now leaves a fourth line role open.
How about Ryan Reaves, a 6-foot-2, 225lb enforcer protecting Detroit's youth while delivering momentum-changing hits leaving opponents on edge, on the fourth line?
As Reaves is on waivers, there is zero cost for the Detroit Red Wings to acquire him, aside from his cheap salary.
The #leafs free up at least $1.15M in cap space ahead of the trade deadline by placing Ryan Reaves on waivers.
That's what they save if he clears and they assign him to the AHL. Should another team put in a claim, Toronto sheds his entire $1.35M.
That's what they save if he clears and they assign him to the AHL. Should another team put in a claim, Toronto sheds his entire $1.35M.
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MARS 6 | 292 ANSWERS Transaction: Major development in the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs Should the Red Wings acquire Ryan Reaves off of waivers? | ||
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