Maple Leafs excited by ‘different elements’ brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi

Ryan Reaves was not going to sign with any old team.

Meanwhile, Max Domi had fantasies of donning the blue and white shirt since he was a young child.

Furthermore, Tyler Bertuzzi leaped at the chance to join another Original Six team.

During a dramatic off-season of upheaval, the Toronto Maple Leafs revamped a significant portion of their forward group back in the summer, adding “a little more snot to our game,” according to new general manager Brad Treliving.

Stars Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Wliam Nylanderil, and John Tavares are among the key players still on the team after the team made progress in the playoffs for the first time since 2004 last spring.

The expected contributions from the supporting cast members range greatly.

Regarding Reaves, Domi, and Bertuzzi, Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe stated, “Those three guys are competitors first and foremost.” “We have guys that are comfortable no matter what the game demands or brings, and occasionally they’ll turn things up.

“They play with confidence in that setting.”

After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning and losing to the Florida Panthers in a series where the Leafs were frequently bullied, Toronto finally made a breakthrough in the playoffs.

Regarding the additions, Marner remarked, “I guess everyone’s been saying piss and vinegar, or snot, all bring a lot.” “Every individual we’ve added has been excellent in the locker room and has been very vocal.

“We’re thrilled to see the variety of skills and energy that each of them brings to our team.”

As the game changed during the past ten years, the enforcer position was almost destroyed in the NHL, but Reaves, 36, has managed to carve out a niche for himself and remain relevant.

On July 1, the Leafs made an offer of a $3.05 million, three-year contract.

With Matthews and Marner on the top line to begin camp, Bertuzzi described his style of play as “energy, get in front of the net, grind it out.” “Just bring some energy and try to make some space for those guys.”

He is aware that he is currently a member of a third team that is rich in history.

Bertuzzi remarked, “Very cool opportunity to play for Original Six franchises.” “Much obliged.”

Reaves is probably going to play on the fourth unit, which distributes the new faces and their characteristics throughout the roster, whereas Domi began camp on a line alongside William Nylander.

Treliving said that he thought Toronto’s team was “quiet” after acquiring Reaves.

With one of the game’s updates, that won’t be a problem at all.