Ryan Reaves Challenges Arber Xhekaj To A Rematch

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Tyler Ball
October 13, 2023 (7:42 PM)

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Ryan Reaves and the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Montreal Canadiens and Arber Xhekaj on night two of the NHL. The night ended in disappointment for Ryan Reaves but now he has challenged Arber Xhekaj to a future rematch.

Reaves Challenges Xhekaj To A Rematch

During the opening night for both the Maple Leafs and Canadiens Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj squared up for a heavyweight fight. Xhekaj ended up getting the better of Reaves. Now Reaves is looking forward to a rematch.

Yes, he wants a rematch with Wi-Fi.

"We play them two more times."

Reaves commented further on the fight against Arber Xehkaj and called him out for a disrespectful action.

Reaves: «I don't like getting jumped. I don't know if I've ever really jumped anybody. You want to fight? Just ask me.»

Reaves felt that Xhekaj went about starting the fight all wrong. This sounds like the reason he believes he lost the fight. Although Reaves lost the fight he has reportedly been impacting the Maple Leafs in more ways outside of the game as well.

Reaves Takes Over Locker Room In Toronto

In the same interview, Ryan Reaves talked about how he has taken over one specific duty in the locker room. He is apparently the new music DJ for the Maple Leafs this season.

Yes, Ryan Reaves had a say in the new goal song.

Yes, he now runs the dressing room music before puck drop.

Reaves also brought Maple Leafs fans what they have been wanting in a new goal song. It sounds as though music has become a big part of Ryan Reaves' vessel in changing the team culture.

Reaves will continue to leave his mark on the Maple Leafs on and off the ice. He will have to wait until March though for his next shot at Arber Xhekaj as the two renew their rivalry on March 9th.

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