Former Leafs GM Reveals Most Likely Outcome for Ryan Reaves in Toronto

With speculation surrounding Ryan Reaves' immediate future with the Toronto Maple Leafs ramping up, former Leafs general manager Brian Burke has given his take on what most likely to happen with the veteran forward over the next week or so.

Brian Burke's hockey profile includes years spent as a senior advisor, president, and general manager of the Maple Leafs, while also holding similar positions with the Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and the Anaheim Ducks.

While making an appearance on the Leafs Morning Take podcast, Burke was asked about Reaves and where he's likely to be after the NHL trade deadline on March 7th.

Burke explained that players like Reaves were once necessary to have in your lineup every night, but that's no longer the case.

However, even with Reaves's last game in the Maple Leafs lineup coming on Feb. 4, Burke believes Reaves will be in Toronto when the trade deadline passes, and is still needed to counter similar players on opposing teams.

Reaves has one more season left after this one on his current contract. He'll be 39 years old when it ends.