Morgan Rielly has long been the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top defenseman, but he’s never entirely received much love regarding Norris Trophy consideration. Despite being an offensive force from the blue line, he’s been flirting with a breakout season for years without entirely making it. This season, however, things are poised to change. With new defensive…
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. Known as the ‘Russian Bear,’ this is not the first time he’s popped into the team’s lineup. The last time was near the trade deadline when he came to the team from the Arizona Coyotes. He almost immediately was partnered with Morgan Rielly. And,…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has decided to appeal his five-game suspension, initiating the process with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Rielly received the suspension on Tuesday for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in the final moments of Saturday’s game. The appeal comes after Rielly missed the first game of the suspension as the…
According to NHL insider Kevin Weekes: “**Breaking News* I’m told @MapleLeafs Reilly will receive a 5 Game Suspension.” The news comes after Rielly was scheduled for an in-person hearing but needed to have the hearing digitally due to poor weather that wouldn’t allow him to travel to New York. The fact he was having an…
In response to Ridly Greig‘s controversial empty-net slapshot, Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Ryan Reaves expressed support for Morgan Rielly‘s reaction. A cross-check that is going to result in a suspension of at least five games, Reaves contends the NHL has changed. And, he hinted it’s not in a positive way. He’s not the only member…
Following Morgan Rielly’s controversial cross-check on Ridly Greig, the defenseman has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL DoPS. That decision means Rielly will be suspended for at least five games, possibly more. Related: Controversial Cross-Check Likely to See Morgan Rielly Suspended Discussions about potential disciplinary actions from the NHL Department of Player Safety…
In a polarizing conclusion to Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was ejected in the dying seconds of their 5-3 loss. As the Maple Leafs trailed by a goal in the closing moments, Ottawa’s Ridly Greig seized the opportunity for an empty-net goal with a powerful slapshot. Rielly took…
