Does Ryan Reaves have a chip on his shoulder as he returns to Toronto to play the Maple Leafs?

You bet.

The 38-year-old forward will be in the San Jose Sharks lineup at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night as the Sharks make their lone visit of the 2025-26 regular season.

“Absolutely,” Reaves said after taking part in the Sharks’ morning skate.

“(The Leafs) basically said that I couldn’t play in this league anymore, and I’m back.”

There’s no denying that. Reaves didn’t wear the Leafs’ blue and white again after March 2, when he played 9 1/2 minutes against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Reaves cleared waivers and wound up playing in three games for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League before Leafs general manager Brad T

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