Maple Leafs Acquire Defenceman Henry Thrun From Sharks in Exchange for Ryan Reaves
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 11 – Toronto acquires 24-year-old defenseman Henry Thrun, who scored 12 points last season, while San Jose gains veteran forward Ryan Reaves, known for his physical play and 3,065 career hits.
- On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs completed a trade with the San Jose Sharks, sending forward Ryan Reaves in return for defenceman Henry Thrun.
- This trade comes after the Leafs added Reaves to their lineup during the free-agent period in July 2023, while the Sharks remain open to further roster moves ahead of training camp.
- Thrun, a 24-year-old drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2019, played 60 games for San Jose last season with two goals and 10 assists, while Reaves, age 38, had two assists in 35 games for Toronto last season.
- Thrun is six-foot-two and 210 pounds with 119 NHL games all for San Jose, and Reaves is six-foot-two, 225 pounds, known for fighting and signed a three-year, $1.35 million per year deal before 2023-24.
- The trade suggests the Sharks plan to integrate more forwards and may still alter their roster, while the Leafs continue reshaping their lineup after recent departures and acquisitions.
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