<h2>Reaves Vows Game Adjustments After Marchand Incident</h2> Ryan Reaves has acknowledged the need for a strategic shift in his gameplay following a controversial moment with Brad Marchand, who is a Forward for the Boston Bruins. This reflection comes after a hit by Marchand left Timothy Liljegren, the Leafs Defenseman, injured and unable to return to the game. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1720822913358606347?t=seBAdKe8t7XBRQ4sKppAJg&s=19%0A'> </a></blockquote></div> <h2>Enhanced On-Ice Accountability</h2> Responding to the backlash for not engaging in a fight with Marchand post-incident, Reaves has committed to a proactive approach in the future. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/MikeInBuffalo/status/1720235435404779851?t=F32tp-ubxI8O-7k89nXeVQ&s=19%0A'> </a></blockquote></div> In discussions with the press, Reaves conveyed a clear message: he's ready to adopt a firmer attitude when situations demand a robust response on the ice. Despite joining the Toronto Maple Leafs with the expectation of making a significant impact, Reaves has faced critique for his minimal influence thus far. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/AustinReporting/status/1720822101253243350?t=MZRtrPa2LaucuFi6RDPG9w&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> His statistics reflect a slow start, and while he's shown a physical presence with a team-leading 19 hits, fans and management alike are expecting more, particularly in the wake of the Marchand situation, which has perplexed many supporters. <h2>Liljegren's Injury and Team Response</h2> The game witnessed Liljegren suffering an injury due to Marchand's forceful hit into the boards. The Maple Leafs opted to maintain their game strategy, avoiding a retaliatory penalty. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles/status/1720236894405988448?t=9lNknxb89VH7VW5alCCwMg&s=19%0A'> </a></blockquote></div> Subsequently, Liljegren's injury was deemed severe enough to warrant placement on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR), with reports from Head Coach Sheldon Keefe describing it as a high-ankle sprain. To fill the void left by Liljegren, Max Lajoie and Simon Benoit were called up from the AHL, indicating a quick response from the Leafs' management to address the defensive lineup. As Read on DailyHockeyDose - <a href='https://www.dailyhockeydose.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/Reaves-Guarantees-Stronger-Response-to-Marchand-Hit-in-Future-It-Handled-and-Will-Change' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Reaves Guarantees Stronger Response to Marchand Hit in Future: 'It's Handled and Will Change'</a>