Ryan Reaves retires from NHL after 16 seasons

Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from hockey on September 16, 2026, via Instagram. The forward played over 1,000 games during his 16-year NHL career, which included stints with the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs, and San Jose Sharks. Known for his physical play, Reaves became a prominent enforcer and logged a career-high 126 penalty minutes in the 2013-14 season. He contributed 66 goals and 74 assists across 962 regular-season games and added nine points in 113 playoff games. Reaves expressed gratitude for the support throughout his career and reflected on his journey in the sport.

• 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bruising NHL forward, 39, announces immediate retirement from hockey