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‘You’re envious of them’: Leafs’ Morgan Rielly on Blue Jays’ World Series berth

The Toronto Blue Jays got a sense of what the NBA’s Toronto Raptors felt in 2019 on Monday night, clinching a berth in Major League Baseball’s World Series for the first time since 1993. It’s a feeling the Toronto Maple Leafs have so desperately wanted, missing out on Stanley Cup finals since they last won the coveted honor in 1967.

Morgan Rielly is motivated by Blue Jays’ run to the World Series

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is enthralled by what the Toronto Blue Jays have been able to achieve this October. In a do-or-die Game 7 against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, the Blue Jays pulled off one of the most important wins in their franchise’s history to punch their ticket to the 2025 World Series.

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / October 13

Toronto Maple Leafs checkup after Week 1

Going into the 2025–26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot to prove. They lost Mitch Marner in the offseason, which was the biggest move in recent franchise history.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Showing Signs of a Bounce Back Season

When the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Florida Panthers, it didn’t sit well for a lot of players.

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Morgan Rielly hungry to keep improving after second 2-point night in loss vs. Red Wings

It wasn’t a pretty night for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, allowing three unanswered goals in the second period as the team fell 6-3 to the Detroit Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Team Win, a New Line, and a Confident Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t have asked for a better start to their new season. Their 5–2 win over Montreal wasn’t just about the score — it was about how they played.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 9

McMann touts Rielly’s hunger for results after veteran’s game-winning goal

The Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a strong start to the season on Wednesday night, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. While much has been made about the new look to the team this season, it was longest tenured Leaf Morgan Rielly who found the game-winner midway through the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 9

Morgan Rielly focused on team growth after game-winning goal in season opener

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their season with a win Wednesday thanks to a game-winner from Morgan Rielly. The veteran blue liner broke a 2-2 tie midway through the third, with the Leafs adding two empty-net goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 9

Craig Berube says Morgan Rielly has been a new player alongside Brandon Carlo

Morgan Rielly wanted to put a rough 2024-25 season behind him, and after an offseason of hard work and a few deep chats with Toronto Maple Leafs management, he made a statement in the first game of 2025-26.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 9

5 takeaways from Leafs’ opening night win vs. Canadiens: Rielly richly rewarded for offensive activity

There are few things as special as a Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens season opener, and the home team delivered with a 5-2 victory. While many fans in attendance were focused on the Toronto Blue Jays, the local hockey team put on a terrific show.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 8

Knee Jerk Reaction: Morgan Rielly puts on clinic in opening night win vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs took this year’s edition of the opening night showdown vs. the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 5-2. In equally encouraging news, it seems like Morgan Rielly might be back.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 8

Morgan Rielly stresses importance of starting season strong ahead of opening night vs. Canadiens

Nobody is more motivated to put the 2024-25 season behind them than longtime Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly. Rielly, who is the longest-tenured Maple Leaf, has shown the ability to be a premier offensive contributor from the back end, with career highs of 20 goals and 72 points on his resume.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 3

Inside the Maple Leafs’ renewed commitment to the 4-forward power play

During a routine morning skate Thursday morning at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube bellows a simple directive for his five star players assembled on the team’s top power play unit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Maple Leafs’ Surprising 3 R’s of the Preseason: Rielly, Reimer, and Roy

Preseason isn’t about trophies—it’s about reading the tea leaves. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs, three names keep surfacing again and again: Morgan Rielly, Nicolas Roy, and James Reimer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Knies, Nylander, or Rielly: Who Will Impact the Maple Leafs’ Power Play?

Mitch Marner’s departure does more than shuffle the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top six. It opens the door for a complete rethink of how Toronto runs its power play.

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / September 24

Takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs' first preseason loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a good start in their preseason on Sunday, beating a veteran-heavy Ottawa Senators lineup 4–3. Heading into preseason

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 23

Brandon Carlo is looking forward to a fresh start paired with Morgan Rielly in 2025-26

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo is pleased that he gets to continue building up his chemistry with Morgan Rielly at camp. The duo is projected to be the top unit for Tuesday’s preseason clash against the Ottawa Senators, the first preseason appearance for both this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 22

Maple Leafs leadership backing top prospect ahead of season

This Maple Leafs prospect has received praise from a couple of authoritative voices on the team.

Maple Leafs make six roster cuts with two notable surprises

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Morgan Rielly Calls Climate Myth Surrounding Maple Leafs 'Garbage'

Playing in Toronto has long been seen as a tough ask for many NHL players. The pressure to play in the ‘center of the hockey universe’ comes with expectations and additional scrutiny that not every NHL market brings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 12

Veteran Maple Leafs defenseman linked to trade, but major obstacles exist

He has decreased his relevance within the team, especially in the power play.

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts one player on chopping block

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 27

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Morgan Rielly? Top three options

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly has made a name for himself as a solid offensive D-man at the NHL level and has been a fixture on the Leafs’ top defence pairing for much of his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 25

Leafs fans should not give up on Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering uncharted territory for the first time in nearly a decade. They are without superstar Mitch Marner, who the team drafted fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to make a splash trade

With the Toronto Maple Leafs losing star Mitch Marner this offseason, the team has had to fill a massive hole in the lineup. The Toronto front office has done a decent job so far, and the roster looks a little more well-rounded.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Scribes Suggests $20M Short-Term Solution if Maple Leafs Trade Rielly

In a recent TSN column, analyst Travis Yost floated the idea of a trade by the Toronto Maple Leafs to acquire Erik Karlsson. Yost’s hypothetical involved seeing Karlsson as a potential short-term fill-in for long-time blueliner Morgan Rielly.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9