The NHL Department of Player Safety explained that Reaves’ illegal hit to the head resulted in an injury. Reaves delivered a high, hard check and the head was the main point of contact.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been handed a five-game suspension by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a dangerous hit to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell ...

Family members will often call or text to tell the veteran NHL ... old Reaves cleared waivers last week and was demoted to the American Hockey League. The clock, in short, is ticking on players ...