Morgan Rielly: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 4

Breaking down why the Toronto Maple Leafs power play sucks, and how to fix it

There is no excuse for the Toronto Maple Leafs to be running a 15% success rate on the power play. Their personnel are too talented to be anywhere near the bottom of the league, but that’s where we are at this point.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Rielly Struggles Has Analyst Bullish on Big Trade Between Maple Leafs and Oilers

“His defensive play must be seen as awful this year for MacLean to be so bullish on the need for a change for him…” writes David Staples of the Edmonton Journal while breaking down the idea posed this week of a blockbuster deal that would send Morgan Rielly to the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Rielly, OEL, and the Real Story of the Maple Leafs’ Defence

Analytics don’t always tell the whole story, but when two different sets of underlying numbers point in the same direction, patterns start to form. That’s exactly what happens when we look at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense using Expected Goals (xG) and High Danger Scoring Chances (HDSC).

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Brandon Carlo, Morgan Rielly land on The Athletic’s top 25 trade targets list

With the Toronto Maple Leafs off to a mediocre start, it’s no surprise to hear that general manager Brad Treliving is keeping an eye on the trade market in an effort to retool this roster.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Two Maple Leafs defensemen emerge on insider's latest trade board

The trade winds are finally starting to blow across the NHL. With one week to go until American Thanksgiving, general managers have seen enough action to determine whether their roster needs a shake-up.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Insider Leaves Notable Maple Leaf Off Untouchables List

The drama around the Toronto Maple Leafs continues to grow by the day. That’s what comes with the territory of playing in the biggest hockey market in the world; when things go sideways, it’s impossible to hide. No one knows this better than Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly, Scott Laughton taking leading roles in NHL’s allyship towards LGBTQ+ communities

As a national institution with an 108-year-old history that holds a groundswell of insulated support, the Toronto Maple Leafs carry a responsibility to the larger civic communities within their realm.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 16

Morgan Rielly reinforces the positives and the need to believe after Leafs’ loss to Blackhawks

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says the team has not wavered in their belief despite the losing streak extending to five games on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 15

Knee Jerk Reaction: A blown third period lead is becoming the norm for Maple Leafs

A third period collapse undid some mid-game signs of life as the Toronto Maple Leafs fall 3-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. There were bright spots.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews Injured, Rielly Milestone & Depth Scoring

Tuesday night in Boston was supposed to be a chance for the Toronto Maple Leafs to steady themselves after back-to-back losses. Instead, it turned into another frustrating chapter in a season that’s been wobbling between promise and concern.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Is Morgan Reilly a Top-5 Maple Leafs Defencemen of All Time?

When you talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs history, you’re diving into over a century of hockey, 13 Stanley Cups, Hall of Famers, dynasties, droughts, legends, and heartbreak.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander, Morgan Rielly game-time decisions vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander and Morgan Rielly are both game-time decisions for Saturday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Craig Berube revealed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 24

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly out Friday vs. Sabres, could return Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs were already entering the weekend without Chris Tanev, and now they’re forced to play Friday with another notable absence on the blue line.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly to miss game against Sabres on Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Friday that defenseman Morgan Rielly will not play in their road game against the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Craig Berube says Morgan Rielly is questionable for Friday’s game vs. Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs already lost veteran Chris Tanev to the injured reserve following a 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, and now they might be down another.

‘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.

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.

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 / 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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to make a splash trade

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