Ryan Reaves may be moving toward the next chapter of his hockey life, and it looks like the broadcast booth is in the picture.
According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, Reaves was one of two active players at this year’s broadcast camp. Wyshynski wrote, "Durzi and Ryan Reaves, an unrestricted free agent forward who played for the San Jose Sharks last season, were the two active players at this year's broadcast camp."
That’s a notable pivot for a player whose NHL identity was built on physicality and presence. Over a 16-year career, Reaves piled up 3,225 hits, including 837 with the Vegas Golden Knights. Even with all that contact, he kept his penalty totals relatively modest by NHL standards, averaging 97 penalty minutes over an 82-game season.
Reaves’ last stop on the ice was San Jose, where the 39-year-old appeared in 50 games during the 2025-26 season. He scored three goals and added 160 hits.
In Las Vegas, Reaves became a familiar and popular figure. His hard-nosed style, willingness to stand up for teammates, and easygoing personality helped him connect with the Golden Knights’ fan base.
He wouldn’t be the first former Golden Knight to show up on television, either. Fans saw Alec Martinez on their screens before every Golden Knights game in 2025-26.
For Reaves, broadcasting now looks like a real possibility. And given the way he’s carried himself around the game, it’s not hard to see why he’d have a shot at making that move stick.
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