Why The NHL's Department Of Player Safety Maple Leafs' Suspended Ryan Reaves For 5 Games For His Illegal Check To The Head of Oilers' Darnell Nurse
Because the suspension falls in the four games or more category, Reaves has the option to appeal the decision. If he chooses to do so, the appeal will be heard by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. If no appeal is filed, Reaves will be ineligible to return until December 4, when the Maple Leafs host the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena.