Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours! The trade deadline is getting closer and closer and teams are knowing where they stand. Although, some teams have a dilemma regarding setting their lineups. Today we focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Rumour: Chris Johnston highlights the latest situation concerning Maple Leafs Forward Ryan Reaves
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought in many players to fulfill the toughness role on the team. Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi bring that element to their games but are also more skilled and can chip in on the offensive side of things. However, the biggest addition for toughness came with the signing of Ryan Reaves. Reaves bounced around between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild and landed a three-year contract via free agency. However, this is a player that has not sniffed the lineup and Johnston is curious how this can get resolved.
Injuries happen all the time and when a guy goes out it gives other players the opportunity to play. Reaves suffered a lower-body injury and has been out of the lineup since December 14. However, he is reportedly healthy according to Johnston, but the team has left him on injured reserve.
