Ryan Reaves destroys Evander Kane on podcast!

If there’s one NHL feud that refuses to cool down, it’s the long-running clash between Ryan Reaves and Evander Kane. Dating back to their days in the Pacific Division as Reaves played for the Vegas Golden Knights and Kane with the San Jose Sharks, these two heavy-hitters have built a reputation for fiery, physical confrontations. Now, the rivalry has reignited through a podcast mic.

As a guest on the Cam and Strick podcast earlier this week, Reaves didn’t mince words. He called Kane “all talk and no action,” doubling down on years of jabs and scraps. While chirping between players is nothing new, Reaves’ latest comments suggest that the animosity has never really left and could just be waiting for the 2025-26 season to get underway to be reignited.

Reaves described the conflict as “real” and doesn’t expect it to ever change. According to Reaves, Kane has made false claims about challenging him to fights, allegations Reaves strongly denied.

“He chirps too much,” Reaves said, and then accused Kane of talking a big game but backing down unless referees were near.

The tension between them isn’t just about dropped gloves. Both Reaves and Kane are known for the war of words they can exchange on the ice, that keeps fans talking long after the final whistle. Back in 2019, Kane was asked about Reaves’ fighting ability and responded with saying he was “unharmed” after the fight. “For the so-called toughest guy in the league, I don’t know if he landed a punch, Kane added. “At times I thought I was fighting the Muffin Man. Didn’t expect that, I expected more of a battle.”

Kane had then gone further saying: “To chirp Jumbo’s vision, a guy who has over 1,000 assists, that doesn’t seem too bright,” Kane said. “One of the best passers and best guys with vision on the ice to ever play the game. Just shows a lot about his hockey knowledge and hockey IQ. Clearly it’s lacking.”

He also suggested that the WWE would be a better fit for Reaves, saying that “for a guy who plays three-and-a-half minutes a night, he sure does a lot of talking. I think he thinks it’s the WWE.”

According to Reaves, Kane’s attitude hasn’t matched his on-ice impact and there is no doubt in my mind that Kane will look to respond to the Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer’s attack.

Kane has just been traded to the Vancouver Canucks, but I feel like he remains on Reaves’ radar.

Could we see another chapter in this rivalry when the Canucks and the Maple Leafs meet next season? Both teams have playoff ambitions. Both players have something to prove. And if history is any indication, they won’t need much prompting to pick up where they left off. Especially if they go back and forth on different platforms during the summer.

Fans should circle the Canucks–Leafs matchups on their calendars, because this is no ordinary beef. It’s personal, it’s public, and it’s far from over.