Ryan Reaves has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun. The Sharks seek to add grit and toughness through Reaves' veteran presence. Reaves is anticipated to provide protection for the Sharks' young players who may be targeted by opponents. Sharks' GM Mike Grier acknowledges the need for a player like Reaves, emphasizing his leadership qualities and physicality as advantageous for the team's dynamics. The Sharks aim for progress in the upcoming season with this addition.
I'm really excited. Everybody is asking me, 'Oh, I can't believe you're going to San Jose.' I go where anybody wants me and I'm excited to do whatever I can for that team and that organization.
'Reavo' is someone we thought our group needed a little bit of personality, a little bit of size, some toughness, some physicality. There were times, some games last year where we could've used someone like him.
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