'I Was Just Being Honest': Ryan Reaves Defends Advising Mitch Marner On Vegas While Still Technically With Maple Leafs
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Mitch Marner discussed living arrangements in Las Vegas after consulting former teammates Ryan Reaves and Max Pacioretty. His comments upset some Maple Leafs fans who perceived them as disengagement from Toronto. Reaves, addressing criticism, clarified that he advised Marner about Vegas based on their friendship, emphasizing that he would not mislead him despite his pending trade. Reaves shared insights into the differences between the Toronto and Vegas markets, expressing surprise at fan reactions during tough playoff moments.
"Besides the fact that I already knew I was getting shipped off, let's leave that aside. Mitchy was hitting free agency, right? And I think that was pretty public knowledge. I'm very close with Mitchy. I became very close with him over the years, the last few years. And he asked me my opinion about Vegas. What do you want me to do? You want me to lie to him because I'm still technically signed with Toronto?"
"I loved my time here (in Vegas). I enjoyed every second of it. I think it's a great place to live. You have the weather, you have the city. It's a li"
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