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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 30

Jim Hiller on Morgan Rielly’s 2026-27 season to date: “He’s been both a good offensive player and solid defensively, so he’s right on the money”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the expected returns of Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev, Joshua’s size and net-front presence, the opportunity to clean up details in practice, his Vancouver homecoming, and Morgan Rielly’s play and leadership.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Maple Leafs lineup news: Chris Tanev paired with Morgan Rielly, Dakota Joshua returns to practice

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev was grouped with Morgan Rielly during Friday’s practice via David Alter of The Hockey News. It’s another indicator that the 36-year-old could return for Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Finding His Game With Chris Tanev Out

Under 20 games into their 2026-27 season the Toronto Maple Leafs are seeing injuries pile up on their back end. First it was Chris Tanev, followed by injuries to Marshall Rifai and Nick Blankenburg.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way from knowing what his season will look like, it’s encouraging to see a young player find ways to contribute without needing a pile of ice time.

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People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Top pair or bust if the Maple Leafs look to add another defenceman

The Maple Leafs’ blueline has been a revolving door. Except for Morgan Rielly. Of the six blueliners, only Rielly and Jake McCabe experienced the Kyle Dubas era, and for McCabe it was very much the final days of it only.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Morgan Rielly praises efforts of fourth line, defensive partner Troy Stecher following thrilling win vs. Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 5-4 in an effort led by the unlikely heroes. The fourth line, consisting of Brandon Duhaime, Teddy Blueger, and Zack MacEwen, combined for seven points on the night, and Troy Stecher scored the game-winner with 28 seconds left in the game to seal it for the Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 19

Report: Maple Leafs will only move premium assets for difference maker on defence

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly only move on from premium assets if they get a difference-maker back on the back end, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 13

The Maple Leafs: Good, Bad, and the Morgan Rielly Question

I've always had a soft spot for Morgan Rielly. He's been a Toronto Maple Leafs stalwart through many good times and some pretty difficult ones, and I've always appreciated the heart he brings to the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Listed as Player with Most On the Line… Why?

Morgan Rielly has been with the Toronto Maple Leafs longer than anyone on the roster. Entering 2026-27, he may also have more to prove than anyone. The Athletic asked its NHL team-dedicated reporters to name one player from each team with the most at stake this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 9

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns

It was an eventful practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as head coach Jim Hiller altered his lines ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Morgan Rielly feels that Maple Leafs’ pace has taken a step forward so far in 2026-27

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly thinks things are in a good place for the team, even if the results have not been stellar to begin the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 2

Could Raddysh and Rielly Become an Odd Couple That Works?

Sometimes the best defence pairings aren't the ones that look perfect on paper. Maybe that's what makes the Morgan Rielly-Darren Raddysh pairing worth watching.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 30

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly expands on Marchenko’s ‘outstanding’ debut, chemistry with Darren Raddysh

Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured member of the Toronto Maple Leafs and is uniquely qualified to point out how this season may differentiate from others during his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can See Morgan Rielly Bounce Back

One of the longest storylines around the Toronto Maple Leafs has been the future of defenceman Morgan Rielly, who will be hoping for a bounce-back season with the team this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Morgan Rielly Bringing Accountability to His Future With Maple Leafs

Mentally, it was a tumultuous summer for the longest serving Toronto Maple Leafs player – Morgan Rielly – who was the centre of trade speculation in the midst of a roster overhaul for the team under John Chayka.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 22

Morgan Rielly not being traded could be a blessing in disguise for Maple Leafs

This summer saw a lot of trade rumours surrounding the longest-tenured player on the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ active roster in Morgan Rielly. It seemed to

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

The Maple Leafs May Have Found Something for Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly is healthy again after that viral bug and looks set to suit up in Wednesday’s preseason game against Ottawa. At practice Monday, he was skating with Darren Raddysh, the new high-upside right-shot the Leafs brought in over the summer.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 21

Jim Hiller speaks on importance of getting more time in the offensive zone for Morgan Rielly

If Morgan Rielly is going to go back to being the offensive defenceman everybody knows he can be, step number one is getting him some more time in the offensive zone, in the words of new head coach Jim Hiller.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 21

Morgan Rielly happy to be with Maple Leafs after shaky offseason

The longest-standing member of the blue and white is grateful to be back in town.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 23

NHL Rumors: Morgan Rielly, and Notes on the Ducks, Stars and Avs

David Morassutti of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been in the rumor mill for a while now, with reports that earlier this offseason he submitted a list of four Western Conference teams that he’d okay a trade to.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 23

Why hasn’t Morgan Rielly been traded yet?

In the offseason news that has yet to happen, defenseman Morgan Rielly is still a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After the Leafs missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, reports arose that Rielly and the team were looking at the possibility of trading the veteran away from the only team he’s ever known.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Morgan Rielly Expects To Stay With Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ longest tenured player on the current roster. It appears that the title will remain with Rielly, as he’s not expecting to pack his bags anytime soon.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / August 17

Former Maple Leafs defenseman calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 4

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to be the subject of speculation. The latest to weigh in on the situation was NHL insider David Pagnotta, who said that the 32-year-old defenseman will be traded by the Maple Leafs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 24

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for next season with a renewed project led by John Chayka as general manager and Jim Hiller as head coach.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 4

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Morgan Rielly sends strong message to Maple Leafs after early playoff elimination

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