In recent months, two Toronto Maple Leafs players have faced suspensions for violations on the ice.
**Ryan Reaves’ Suspension**
On November 17, 2024, forward Ryan Reaves was suspended for five games without pay due to an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. The incident occurred during the second period of a game on November 16, when Reaves delivered a shoulder hit to Nurse’s head as he attempted to skate out from behind the net. Nurse was injured and did not return to the game. Reaves forfeited $35,156.25 in salary, with the amount directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. citeturn0news12
**Morgan Rielly’s Suspension**
More recently, on February 14, 2025, defenseman Morgan Rielly was handed a five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in the final seconds of a game on February 8. After Greig scored an empty-net goal, Rielly approached him and delivered a cross-check to the head. He received a major penalty and game misconduct for the action. Rielly’s suspension was appealed by the NHL Players’ Association, but he ultimately served the five-game ban. citeturn0search5
