November News and Notes
Photo From Sportsnet In November, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a 5-2-1 record, with four games remaining. After a frustrating 3-0 loss to Ottawa, the Leafs responded with back-to-back overtime wins against Washington and the Edmonton Oilers. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Toronto, as their power play has struggled at times, though it appears to be improving. **Reaves Suspended** The other night against the Oilers, Ryan Reaves was on the ice against Darnell Nurse. As Nurse came around the net, Reaves caught him with a shoulder to the head. Reaves was given a five-minute match penalty, and after reviewing the play, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety determined that a five-game suspension was warranted. Honestly, I’m okay with the suspension, but I feel five games is a bit excessive. Yes, Reaves did make contact with the head, but Nurse is known for skating with his head down—a habit players are told to avoid. If you watch the play closely, Reaves wasn’t expecting Nurs
