Ryan Reaves | The Last Enforcer | 2021/2022 Highlights

After missing the playoffs and losing key players to unnecessary injuries, incoming New York Rangers G.M. Chris Drury made a splash by acquiring Ryan Reaves, the last of the great enforcers.
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With Reaves, the young, talented team gained confidence, and ultimately made it to the NHL's final four. In a few short months, he became an irreplaceable member of the squad, calming down his fellow teammates and contributing at key points throughout the season and into the playoffs.
Be sure to watch Reaves as he closes out his NHL career, because once he's gone, the enforcers chapter in the great book of hockey will come to a close.

[@HockeyTruffles]

You're gonna love him, Toronto.

[@mediumdoubledouble9012]

Lookin forward to hearing the crowd after his first big hit in Toronto!

[@oScottie]

I’m happy we finally have someone who can enforce on our team

[@maritalartschamp]

I love Toronto got a guy that can big body guys In the corner to keep possession . This will feed the team with opportunities as the season goes on. I do think Toronto may have slightly overpaid.

[@Seraph89_]

After hearing his first interview I instantly loved him.

[@raddacapo6326]

Fuck yeah we are

[@HockeyTruffles]

You're gonna love him, Minnesota.

[@HofBoldy]

Thank you 🥹🥹

[@briandressel1344]

Nice looking forward to it. He isn’t suiting up tonight but can’t wait.

[@bartismo9816]

Love this trade.

[@alexpignatello8607]

I’m excited. We need him. Wild gets pushed around every year.

[@cammaxwell8013]

We already do.

[@emmahente5061]

he has more skill than people think he does. can fight, hit skate and a surprise burst of offense

[@kftc1980]

Yeah, good athlete and thinks the game fairly well. He isn’t graceful, that combined with his antics and physicality make people underestimate his skill.

[@billboggs6641]

Leafs knew he was available, but they really don't go for the physical types Lol

[@ryanthiessen9040]

No. He doesn't. It's funny watching leafs fans try to justify this signing.

[@jasonthompson5790]

You realize the comments above were made well before he signed with Toronto, right?@@ryanthiessen9040

[@stevo6891]

Great guy and great athlete

[@jacksmith5692]

He's more of a policeman, the cop on the beat, the protector. Ryan is like Nick Fotiu was, he does little fighting and is a presence with his bodychecking and plays hockey.

[@jimknowlton342]

So.. like Bob Probert?

[@kftc1980]

I enjoyed Reaves in Vegas, as long as he was able to avoid bad penalties when he doesn’t take the other guy with him. Plays well within his limitations, not merely a goon.

[@jacksmith5692]

@@kftc1980 Agree, great teammate as a Ranger also!

[@jacksmith5692]

@@jimknowlton342 No Probert was dumped by Scotty Bowman like an old shoe! Scotty used Kocur as a checker on the Grind Line as they won 2 Cups and Joey played 37 playoff games. Probert was gone like Dave Schultz by Bowman!

[@timbro1]

You just described an enforcer.

[@Irevoltnow]

He is so much more skilled than some of those enforcers in '80-90. I think he would have scored lot of points too if he would have played during that era.

[@dominiclaporte8040]

🤣 The joke of the century.

[@gonefishin02]

Ryan Reaves is a Blues player you all got him in his old days

[@ryanreeves8931]

Cant tell you how much I love this guy!!

[@antq317]

got bad news for you

[@ryanreeves8931]

It’s a joke. He has my name.

[@nitr0junki3]

One of my favorite players. Love his grit and playing style. He’s got that undefinable quality a good enforcer has. Players fear him, that is just as important as the ability to score sometimes. I’d love to have him play for the canes.

[@HockeyTruffles]

A little Canes content coming this week...

[@kevingallagher7426]

Gonna miss you Reavo. Thank you for everything, and good luck in Minnesota.

[@MrOscarFive]

Reavo's presence on this team is understated. It is apparent that he strengthened the fabric of the NY Rangers - his defined contribution allows his teammates to elevate their game. As THE LAST bona fidus ENFORCER in the game, Ryan Reave's stature has achieved accolades and comparison to the great enforcers en era ago - tough guys like Dave Semenko, Dale Hunter, Bobby Probert, Marty McSorley, Joey Kocur, Rudy Poeschek, and Dave Schultz, come to mind. I hope Reavo gets a chance to watch this video. He ought to know how much we truly admire his impact on the game.

[@HakunaBee_of_the_Mojave]

As a VGK fan it was obvious the punishment our guys took when he wasn't playing. When he was in the game people second guessed taking liberties with our players. I was sad to see him go but happy he went to the Rangers after that disgusting Wilson occurrence.

[@Jeremy-yh8lv]

Well this didn’t age well

[@btgkg9639]

He is definitely not the last enforcer in the league.

[@jasonthompson5790]

Which part didn't age well?@@Jeremy-yh8lv

[@pitabread9119]

Been watching Rangers hockey for over 25 years. Reavo completely reenergized the dynamic of our team last year and gave us the protection we needed for our star players. In a game dominated by skill now, it’s nice to see someone with that old-school hockey mentality.

[@nels7347]

I was born in Minnesota in 1973 so I grew up playing hockey. The enforcer has slowly gone away but it is also slowly creeping back. I go to high school hockey games from north to south and hockey is as violent as it's ever been at this level. Hockey is not changing but there's nobody that wants to fight Ryan Reeves for god sakes!! This does not mean the enforcer is done and gone from hockey!

[@MuhammadZegras]

Life has a way of balancing things. The more the game loses enforcers, the more valuable good new enforcer types will be. Albeit modern enforcers not straight goons like the past.

[@robbieguitar1]

Thank you for putting this video together it’s a nice tribute! I’m going to miss Ryan Reeves playing for my Rangers. I wish him the best!

[@DrunknWhaler]

As a Blues fan Ryan Reaves is a favorite of mine got to meet him and he is one cool dude!

[@dirtyhippy2966]

He might be old AF but we are loving him in MN!

[@MindofJmx]

always a ranger. love ryan reaves. good luck in minnesota kid

[@susanlatham224]

I wish we still had Ryan Reaves in New York. He was a really great member of the Rangers ❤️

[@jimknowlton342]

At this point, anyone willing to make a open ice hit is an enforcer in this league.

[@SRSpoony]

Ryan Reaves is SO underrated its criminal, i would have him on my team at 38 any day of the week, what he brings ot a locker room and on ice is MASSIVE. people just want point scorers and thts fine but you need a balance of everything

[@raddacapo6326]

Welcome to the Toronto Maple Leafs Reaves, we've been needing someone like you here

[@user-iu2cr7qk2e]

Низкий поклон и уважение таким игрокам как РАЙН РИВЗ!

[@slayer7362]

Рейнджеры, с его уходом, потеряли больше чем кажется. Очень крутой хоккеист! 🙁

[@HarrisonHollers]

Truffs, this is awesome! Fantastic job! I think the Foxy video is your masterpiece and helped the kid win a Norris! You captured his complete game for all undecided voters to push Fox over the top! “Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat (Reavo!) around the corner. Still think Dolan made the front office shakeup due to Belmont and the Isles success, but Wilson needed to be dealt with. Reavo brought a confidence and overall swag to the locker room, bench, and MSG. He is a star!

[@HockeyTruffles]

"That's the discipline." Appreciate the words. That was actually the hope behind the Fox film, but the evidence it had an impact is sketchy at best. The Adam Fox journey continues though, with the 21-22 Addendum just a couple sleeps away. Or a couple lifetimes if you're a mayfly. Sorry dudes.

[@firstnamelastname-zi4mq]

Can't even begin to express how happy I am that he's in MN. He's carrying the spirit of MN hockey, putting your body on the line for the puck. We had a great one in Boogaard, I'm hoping Reaves can keep the legacy of the Minnesota Boogeyman going.

[@barberdanette]

I love Reavo. We miss him in Vegas. Thanks for making this.

[@TheRayLou]

This was done very well. I really enjoyed that. He is one of my favorite players.

[@davidh9142]

Ryan Reaves is a beast I’m very happy for him and hope he has a great rest of his career

[@Letsgoyotes]

My favorite player, already producing super well in Minnesota so far

[@bigmoon7676]

Amazing job man 👏🏽 keep it coming!!

[@mickeywicked478]

When you REALLY review what Tom Wilson did to Buchnevich, he should receive a lifetime ban. His stick is underneath the throat of Buchnevich and it is WHY Wilson weighs all of his body weight on top of Buchnevich. The scary part is that the way Buchnevich is laying, his arms are pinned and he’s absolutely defenseless. Wilson’s actions could have crushed Buchnevich’s windpipe and Wilson was WELL aware of this fact. I don’t advocate for Wilson’s banishment though, if he were to be crippled during a hockey play, that’d satisfy.

[@jeffstock8852]

Brilliant pick up. Was surprised that he went to Minn, but it's a business and Rangers needed some deadline cap. Great Ranger. Hit everything out there. Just his presence was a game changer. Great locker room guy. He's missed. This edit was really well done.

[@JoltinJoe26]

This was fantastic!

[@sean8375]

great video. not often you get to see the contributions the depth guys make compiled in a video

[@HockeyTruffles]

Thanks. Trying to do things a bit different here.

[@josephpetrizzojr5340]

Ya gotta love this guy he's a team player & will stick up for his teammates in a Heartbeat, I was Really mad when the Rangers Released him then Minnesota wild picked him up, he's doing pretty good in Minnesota but I guess they had there Reasons to let him go, I wish Ryan Reaves all the luck in the WORLD YOU WERE A GREAT NY RANGER. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@666dielawn666]

Excellent job on this video. The music in the background was a really nice touch. Thanx.

[@Ak-fg2gr]

great tribute. . . his 22-23 season is just as good

[@medaelmtree1538]

What I love the most about Reaves (and Trouba really) is the fact that all of his hits are clean now. He had a couple of cheap shots early in his career, but now, you rarely see him get a penalty for a hit of his. They are always good, solid, clean checks

[@MellowFellow137]

great video! excited for this next season

[@user-nb8oo2rb9p]

Thanks for this video❤

[@justinalbers3167]

Love this video! Miss him in the note

[@bladestychalska1424]

I love Ryan Reaves he is a good player!

[@RempeRampage]

Just wanted to say this is one of my favorite montages Reavo is prob my favorite player this video is so good

[@HockeyTruffles]

Hey, thanks a lot. Nice channel you got yourself there. Right up my alley.

[@HandShakeLineRespect]

2023-2024 Stanley Cup Champion Ryan Reaves.

[@andyhayward358]

The Last Enforcer for sure. Nobody tougher than Reaves atm. Glad he's a Ranger now, I can cheer him instead of dreading him ✌️👍

[@ddraigritz9740]

Brandon baddock or wifi? bud knows nothing

[@ShimmySlangin]

MacDermid smacked reaves around pretty good idk

[@dominiclaporte8040]

Heck, even Lowry totally owns Reaves. Reaves is a has been that lost more fights than Lucic. You guys don't know what you are talking about.

[@burntorange3]

Miss him in St Louis.....what a guy!

[@DoWork316]

Great vid, perfect music 👍🏻

[@mnyakangler5210]

As enforcer my whole life in hockey he was my guy.

[@SNoCappidona]

thanks for this

[@AlwayzFresh]

Awesome video GLG!

[@jasoncopen5745]

Kurtis MacDermid would like a word with you....and you can bring Ryan with you..... No doubt Reaves is and has been an enforcer for years, but no way he's the last...nice video you put together though, high quality effort!

[@heavysnow8616]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!! Thank you! Ryan, you’re one of the best at what you do! 💪👍👍

[@jean-paulmoreau7178]

Great vid - truly you need to edit trailers for movies. You have a good feel for the subject. You even gave context for his arrival after the Rangers suffered an embarrassing beat down from a rival. I never saw JD crying and saying goodbye. That was great add on.

[@semihekk7615]

Awesome video man. Keep it up

[@furnitrader]

Great video man. Welcome to Toronto Reavo!

[@patrickd1989]

This is like a mini documentary. Nice job!

[@vanessamacdonald979]

Soooo very proud of my nephew!!!

[@itsjavaman]

DUDE! Honestly, welcome to Minnesota! I sincerely hope you find a home in this hockey state. I loved and hated you since Nevada, but the one thing I respected was your hockey acumen. I really hope you find a home here!

[@skymagruder5270]

Been watching him since he played in Peoria. Long live the Rivermen!

[@skruggersoupiermarlin2164]

I watched reeves when he was in the ahl before he got called up to the big leagues always loved watch hm play

[@Wyldman47]

Reaves is a beast

[@erock8678]

Great job on the video!

[@Grey118]

Sick video

[@chadgigadome]

Reavo the guy you hate unless he's on your team. Glad the Wild picked him up!

[@michaelalvarez154]

Watching this as a rangers fan crying

[@stevo6891]

I met Reavo in Pittsburgh you will love the guy Minnesota

[@vtduprey88]

If hockey ever gets the the point where there are no warriors in it anymore like Reaves it will suffer. Hockey's the greatest sport in the world because it has everything.

[@jasonf70]

Love Reaves attitude on and off the ice. Look at all the videos of him and Deslauriers. I believe Ryan won two fights. Deslauriers also younger than Reaves. As long as the next generation of enforcers can skate and produce points. They wont go away completely.

[@scatt9944]

This is a great video

[@MosheModeira]

He's such a unicorn. Like a mysterious player from the 70s expansion era. Don't even understand where he came from. Seems like one year, a decade ago or so, it just became accepted fact in NHL circles that a loch ness monster named Ryan Reaves would from time to time be taking a regular shift with the other 11 forwards.

[@jameswight7321]

Cool vid, glad I stumbled on your channel, sub

[@bier-thrower1486]

Oh. We do. I think he’s set to make the biggest impact to a team of his career

[@larrydanadavid2435]

Detroit Red Wings defenceman Filip Hronek met this fella the other night. I’m a Wings fan but I really like this guy’s game.

[@joshmcivor4026]

Reaves is a beast.. id love for him to play with the sens.. keep them young guns protected

[@antonioterceros-mccue8203]

We need more

[@mleaf4ever105]

Reaver 👏🏻

[@zDeano99]

this makes me SAD! miss REAVO already, you were a great Ranger by doing your job and then a whole lot more to change this team, MISS U HOMEY!

[@kindofkringe7352]

great vid

[@313Martin]

Reaves is epic

[@thepetrologist]

Love your videos. Some other NHL channels are either stat ramblers without in game content or overexited babblers. Hope this content can be monetized as it is much better. As an Avs fan I took notice on when Reaves was on the ice for the Golden Knights. We will dress Curtis MacDermid for the next matchup with the Rangers. Cheers to them both.

[@HockeyTruffles]

Thanks very much. But no, any profits go to the rights holders. The current plan is to hold out until Hockey Truffles is acquired by Denmark in exchange for the other half of Hans Island. That's not your island, Denmark! Hands off, now. Git.

[@GreyZonex]

Cant wait to see Reaves vs Xhekaj

[@richardmanginelli2624]

People forget he played in 3 straight Cup Finals FOR A REASON

[@davidboisvert5609]

With Vegas and?

[@richardmanginelli2624]

@@davidboisvert5609 St. Louis

[@davidboisvert5609]

@@richardmanginelli2624 he left st louis 2 years before they made the final

[@philliplee01]

Great Video

[@joek1519]

Loves reeves, also dont forget Nicolas Deslauriers he is also a stud to have

[@brandonsurreyguy]

I'm glad he's on Minnesota makes me like them a bit more

[@alexeletto7704]

Rangers fan here. Was not happy that they traded him. You need him to make the Stanley Cup.

[@slayer7362]

true

[@mickeywicked478]

Chara took a seat as the Garden crowd roared...

[@19trebor53]

He doesn’t need to be an enforcer, he’s a protector. Look how quiet Wilson has been against the Rangers. Maybe some of the Rangers forwards can chip in for his salary and keep the Rangers under the cap and hold onto Reaves. He’s worth it!

[@dillonbirdsong7192]

As a blues fan I am still upset that we traded him away. Ryan is such a genuine guy and his presence on the ice is always felt.

[@iceKOId]

He’s a diehard hockey player too. When they 2012 lockout happened he was a mainstay NHL player, but he went and played a few games for his buddy that coaches the Orlando Solar Bears in the ECHL!

[@rgiardelli]

And not only that, he is a big presence in the locker room. As a Rangers fan, I was pissed when they traded him, he was the only real tough guy, except for Trouba, to a certain extent, but was also a huge part of Rangers chemistry. If you saw some of the rituals he brought to the team and the videos he made with the other Ryans on the team called "Off the Boards with The Ryans", he kept things light and was a leader. The reason he was traded was supposedly because he wasnt playing well , even though he didnt play much and the 4th line isnt playing well without him. Also they are supposedly freeing up cap space for a trade, probably Patrick Kane, but im still pissed lol But, we ll see what the Rangers do with that money before the trade can be fully judged.

[@timothymorgan2610]

He's a great teammate and a great locker room guy. But, at this point in his career, he can't skate. The rangers need to get faster, not slower. Was great to watch him and appreciate his time here.

[@jloki9259]

@@timothymorgan2610Being a Ranger fan with I loved all the intangibles Reaves brought to a team that had a tendency to play soft. However, you're entirely correct. Reavo was a vital leader last season but, unfortunately, is one of, if not THE slowest 4th liners in the league. It's hard not to miss him but some of the Ranger fans on here are just absolutely wrong to say the 4th line is worse this year due to his absence. Especially if they can get past their feelings of loss and evaluate the play of the 4th. Especially in this past month of December.

[@GiantArtProductions]

the phrase "the last enforcer" brings such a tear to my eye. the league ruined the game and made it unrecognizable now. Gone are the days of Probert, McSorley, Domi, etc.

[@michaelscott6489]

Reaves, no haters out here. They all are just under worded admirers. Hope Tom Wilson caught these clips. That old trash boy is shitting bones now that he’s coming back from his injury. Keep being you Ryan 🤙🏽

[@Logoned]

Unfortunately! But he's not alone wherever he is now, I think it's the Wild NY has the "8 train" Jacob Trouba, reminds me a little of Scott Stevens. I'm not a Jersey fan but I loved to watch Stevens play

[@Boris_Chang]

Calling Reaves an “enforcer” is a bit of an injustice. He’s an all-around tough-guy player who can score, sets up scoring chances, throws more legal/clean hits in a season than most players throw in a lifetime, and also (in his spare time on the ice) fights other teams’ goons. Any team would be fortunate to have him on their roster. When I think of “enforcer” I think of guys like Twist, Bertuzzi, Beukeboom, Boogaard, Domi, Grimson, Probert, McCarty… Most of those guys, for the most part, had limited skills beyond hitting and fighting. Even if the NHL does away with fighting, guys like Reaves will always be in demand as skillful players who are also hard-hitters.

[@CribNotes]

I gotta hand it to Reaves. After the crazy mayhem between his arch rival Tom Wilson and Ranger Panarin before Reaves joined their team, he stated he didn't think Wilson's actions were that outrageous. Perhaps he saw Panarin stick wash Wilson's face before Wilson body slammed him.

[@charlesanzalone5846]

We miss his toughness in vegas

[@ShawnBlaque]

Welcome to Toronto bud!

[@IRanOutOfPhrases]

John Scott was the last enforcer. Ryan Reaves wouldn't even register in the days when enforcers truly existed.

[@markzuck8486]

He's going to pass the torch to the Sheriff

[@marcoderobertis4557]

You need a guy like Reeves in your time especially in the New York Rangers team, his presence guarantees protections from the dirty and bigger players around the league, remember Wilson vs Panarin? Bad mistake.

[@hyunsohn3739]

Great video, loved it 👍 #goleafsgo

[@DylanTheDude100]

Enforcers in NHL always remind me of bash brothers from Mighty Ducks