Posts About "Morgan Rielly"
Predicting Which Maple Leafs Defensemen Will Return in 2020-21
September 17th, 2019 Yes, the 2019-20 NHL season is only 16 days away, and I'm just as excited as you are. However, like most NHL front offices, I am always enjoying the present with an eye to the future. With the Mitch Marner saga resolved, the Toronto Maple Leafs have their well-documented 'Big 3' restricted free agent (RFA) deals on the books as...
Can Morgan Rielly Win the Norris Trophy in 2019-20?
August 30th, 2019 Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson, Victor Hedman, Drew Doughty and John Carlson. As far as perennial Norris Trophy candidates go, these are the names that you will be forced to leapfrog if you want to take home the most prestigious defenseman award in the NHL. Of course, last year's winner — Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano — is blatantly...
Has the Maple Leafs' Defence Actually Improved?
August 27th, 2019 Over the course of the summer, we’ve seen the Toronto Maple Leafs essentially overhaul their defence. The dynamic Tyson Barrie was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche alongside Alexander Kerfoot, while Cody Ceci was swapped out for Nikita Zaitsev in a trade with Ottawa. Meanwhile, Ron Hainsey and Jake Gardiner were allowed to walk to...
Maple Leafs 2018-19 Report Cards: Morgan Reilly
August 21st, 2019 Defence has always been a weakness for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team has always had trouble producing from the blue line, however in 2018-19 Morgan Reilly stepped up to solidify himself as Toronto’s top defenceman. Having debuted in 2013-14, Reilly has experienced his fair share of highs and lows with the Maple Leafs. He was...
Maple Leafs Rumors & News: Marleau, Tavares, Rielly, Marner, Captain?
August 15th, 2019 When you cover a team for a season, as I have with the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s hard to avoid having favorite players. I made no bones about it during last season; I developed a real appreciation for three Maple Leafs players in particular. Sadly, for me, all three are now no longer in the organization. First, I came to...
Maple Leafs Won’t Get the Same Morgan Rielly This Season
July 26th, 2019 Morgan Rielly finally had his long-awaited breakout for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, posting 20 goals and a whopping 72 points in 82 games. He averaged over 23 minutes per game while generally facing top opposition with partner Ron Hainsey, and no matter how you slice it, his production was elite. Toronto Maple Leafs...
