Morgan Rielly: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 30

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Morgan Rielly?

If it weren’t for Mitch Marner and the way his time in Toronto ended, Morgan Rielly would easily be the most polarizing player among the Maple Leafs’ fanbase.

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.

Tyson Barrie announces retirement

Amid his participation in yesterday’s Avalanche alumni game, defenseman Tyson Barrie confirmed to Nathan Rudolph of the DNVR Avalanche podcast that he’s retired.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 20

Morgan Rielly lands 22nd in B/R Open Ice’s ranking of each team’s best defenceman

Still one month out from training camp, the joy of summer lists and rankings continues. On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz put together a ranking of every team’s top defenceman heading into the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Leafs Poor Contract Values May Explain Rielly and Carlo Trade Rumors

As the Toronto Maple Leafs push further into win-now mode, their roster construction is once again under the microscope — and it’s bringing names like Morgan Rielly and Brandon Carlo into trade speculation.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 7

The Athletic ranks Toronto Maple Leafs 15th in contract efficiency

This summer has seen somewhat of a reshuffling of the books for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Mitch Marner walking out the door, John Tavares signing a team-friendly deal, and Matthew Knies earning his first standard contract, things look a little different on the Maple Leafs’ PuckPedia headed into the fall.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roster Logjams, Rielly’s Reset & Knies’ Aspirations

As the dust settles on one of the busiest offseasons in recent Toronto Maple Leafs memory, a few key storylines are starting to take shape—and not all of them are tidy.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 24

Five trade destinations for Erik Karlsson

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Florida Panthers are more than $3 million over the salary cap, and forward Evan Rodrigues and his $3 million cap hit are a potential trade candidate.

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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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17

Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been among the NHL’s busiest teams this offseason.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly’s Role, Thrun’s Arrival & More Moves Ahead?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate the back half of their offseason, a few things have become clear. First, they still have roster holes to fill. Second, they may be betting on internal growth just as much as outside additions.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 14

13 years later, how does Morgan Rielly compare to the rest of the 2012 NHL Draft class?

If you’re not looking for a reason to feel old, stop reading now. It’s been 13 years since the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Morgan Rielly, the current longest-serving member of the team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Rielly Trade Odds, Hint McDavid Signing & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the latest on trade speculation involving Morgan Rielly? Are the Leafs looking to trade him and if so, for what?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Maple Leafs likely out on big UFA

One scribe believes the Maple Leafs are likely not in the running for a big-name UFA who could hit the market on July 1.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

How Mitch Marner’s Exit Could Reignite Morgan Rielly

If the buzz around Mitch Marner is accurate, he’s likely played his last game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. That departure, while emotionally complex given Marner’s roots in Toronto, might ultimately be the right move for both sides.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 5

The 2024-25 season brought changes for Morgan Rielly but he still has a skillset the Leafs need

For the better part of a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs blueline has largely been built around what works best for Morgan Rielly. With the success of

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Ask Morgan Rielly to Waive His No-Move Clause

“Why would you want to stay somewhere you don’t have a future, where people believe you’re part of the solution?” That question was posed rhetorically by Nick Kypreos on a recent episode of Real Kyper & Bourne as he speculated about the possibility of Toronto Maple Leafs blue-liner Morgan Rielly waiving his no-movement clause.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Maple Leafs won't ask Morgan Rielly to waive no-move clause

As the Maple Leafs undergo a retooling this summer following another failed attempt to reach the Eastern Conference Final, there have been some questions around the future of defenseman Morgan Rielly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25

Daily Faceoff lists Morgan Rielly as potential offseason trade candidate

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly could be in for a change of scenery this offseason. Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin recently listed Rielly as a potential offseason trade candidate to keep an eye on.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9