"This may be what Rielly needs to get his season back on track. While dealing with an injury is never easy, taking a break from the team and playing could get Rielly back on the right track. The Leafs will need Rielly playing at his best if they want any chance of getting back within the playoff circle."
"Heading into last night's contest against the Canucks, Rielly has posted seven goals and 24 assists for 31 points in 54 games this season. His offensive production this season has not been bad by any means, but he is a complete liability on the defensive side of the puck. He makes countless errors that end up biting the Maple Leafs late in games. This is shown through his plus/minus. Rielly is a -17 on the season, racking up one of the worst campaigns of his career."
Morgan Rielly left Saturday night's game early with an upper-body injury and did not return; the team provided no timeline for his recovery. The absence will weaken the Maple Leafs' defensive corps and likely open a roster spot for Dakota Mermis, Philippe Myers, or Marshall Rifai to play serviceable minutes and add offense. Rielly has recorded seven goals and 24 assists for 31 points in 54 games but has been a defensive liability, committing costly errors and posting a -17 plus/minus. The Leafs trail the Boston Bruins by eight points for the final wild-card spot with 27 games remaining, and trade consideration for Rielly is suggested.
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