# Ryan Reaves Retires After 16 Seasons

> NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves ends 16-year career with retirement announcement.
- Title: Ryan Reaves Retires After 16 Seasons · New York Post
- Summary: NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves ends 16-year career with retirement announcement. Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasons, leaving legacy as a feared enforcer with…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/longtime-nhl-enforcer-ex-ranger-retires-after-16-seasons
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:42:52+00:00
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## Ryan Reaves Retires
Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from hockey after 16 seasons in the NHL, ending his career with a social media post.

> Today, I retire from the sport I’ve loved since I was 5 years old
## 16 Seasons in NHL
Reaves played for the Wild, Blues, Penguins, Golden Knights, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Sharks across 16 seasons.
## Known Enforcer
Reaves earned a reputation as one of the NHL’s most feared enforcers, known for his fights and penalty minutes.
## Rangers Fight History
Reaves fought Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe in November 2025, leaving Rempe with a broken thumb.
## Rangers Fan Favorite
After joining the Rangers in 2021, Reaves became a fan favorite at Madison Square Garden with 81 games and 13 points.
## Career Stats
Reaves finished his career with 66 goals, 140 points, and over 1,100 penalty minutes in 962 regular-season games.
## Key takeaway

Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasons, leaving legacy as a feared enforcer with 140 points and over 1,100 penalty minutes.