Laraque's comments stem not from Saturday's game, but actually from the first game of the season when the Canadiens also faced the Leafs. The former Hab seems to be of the mind that Reaves was much more effective in last Saturday's game because of the fact that Arber Xhekaj was not in the lineup. As a result. Michael Pezzetta had to be the one that fought Reaves.
That being said, Laraque was a big fan of Pezzetta going toe-to-tow with Reaves even if he came out of it on the worse end of things. He emphasized his willingness to fight anyone as a key asset to the team.
Domi responded by noting that Reaves' response on Saturday was justified based on the hit Pezzetta made on David Kampf earlier in the game. He says that Laraque would have responded the exact same way if he was still playing. TO be fair, Domi has a point here as both himself and Laraque were known for standing up for their teammates, one of the qualities Ryan Reaves has as well.
Source: HockeyPatrolTie Domi claps back at Georges Laraque over the Ryan Reaves comments
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8 AVRIL | 80 ANSWERS Tie Domi sounds off on Georges Laraque over his Ryan Reaves comments Do you think Ryan Reaves makes the Leafs a better team when he is in the lineup. or worse? | ||
Better | 21 | 26.3 % |
Worse | 36 | 45 % |
About the same | 23 | 28.8 % |
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