Ryan Reaves Says He Is Retiring, Leaving the NHL with Three Visor-Less Players

After thousands of hits, Winnipeg-born tough guy Ryan Reaves announces he's hanging up his skates

Enforcer Ryan Reaves said Wednesday he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL, leaving only three players left who do not wear a visor.

Longtime NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves retires after 16 seasons

Ryan Reaves is calling it a career. The enforcer announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from hockey in a lengthy post on social media.  “Today, I retire from the sport I’ve loved since I was 5 years old,” he wrote on Instagram. “It was a hell of a ride. Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. There are too many to single out, so you’ll hear from me at some point."

Ryan Reaves Retires at 39 After 962 Games as the NHL Loses Its Last Enforcer

After a career that saw him put the fear of getting knocked out on the ice to the NHL across 962 games, Ryan Reaves has finally decided to call it quits on his legendary career.

Ryan Reaves says he is retiring, leaving the NHL with three visor-less players

Ryan Reaves skated in 1,075 games and racked up 1,253 penalty minutes for St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Vegas, the New York Rangers, Minnesota, Toronto and San Jose.

Former Maple Leafs winger Ryan Reaves announces retirement from NHL

Ryan Reaves played for seven NHL teams during his career, including a stint with the Maple Leafs from 2023-25.

Enforcer Reaves retires, leaving just 3 visor-less players in NHL

Ryan Reaves said Wednesday he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL.