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Reaves ready to bring physical presence to Penguins' lineup

CHICAGO — After the Blues were eliminated from the playoffs this spring, Ryan Reaves still watched the remaining rounds.

He saw the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, and he saw the physical treatment their star players got from opposing teams. Now, it’ll be his job to stop it.

The Penguins acquired Reaves in exchange for a first-round pick and center Oskar Sundqvist Friday night, and Reaves is well aware of his job description when he arrives in Pittsburgh.

“Being able to patrol the ice in a way that’s not going to hurt my team, and clear up some room for those top guys,” Reaves said.