Getty Ryan Reaves explains why he wanted to be traded from Maple Leafs. Ryan Reaves is glad the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him this offseason. Reaves signed a three-year, $4.05 million deal with the Maple Leafs in 2023. He was brought in to be a leader in the locker room and add some size and physicality to the lineup. Reaves played an effective role in his first year, but last season, he was a scratch and was ultimately sent down to the AHL. After spending most of last season in the AHL,