Sunday Overreactions: Can Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly thrive in different role?

Sep 27, 2026, 11:55 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Sportsnet,

Morgan Rielly is still a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs , despite an off-season where it seemed all but certain he would be moved for a fresh start.

Rumblings around Rielly’s departure have been simmering for years, as the blue-liner’s game has tailed off in a major way over the past two seasons. Last season, specifically, Rielly was on the ice for an Eastern Conference-leading 92 goals against at even strength, while posting just 36 points at the other end.

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