A top trade destination has emerged for Morgan Rielly
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is being mentioned in trade rumors right now, and a Western Conference team has emerged as an option.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reaching the end of their rope with Morgan Rielly, who is currently out with an injury.
For a couple of seasons now, there have been talks about the Maple Leafs getting rid of Rielly. After all, there are good reasons to make it happen.
As it stands, the defenseman has a no-trade clause, and there is a world in which he refuses to waive it. However, if he is given no other choice, then he might just do it.
With that in mind, fans are curious as to which team would want Rielly, especially given the stage he's at in his career.
Morgan Rielly to the San Jose Sharks?
According to Sportsnet analyst Michael Amato, the best option for the defenseman is actually the San Jose Sharks.
They are a team in need of a defenseman, and they also need to get themselves to the salary cap floor.
If the Leafs are moving on from Morgan Rielly this summer, the Sharks feel like one of the most ideal trade partners. Only two D signed for next season. Keep in mind that with the cap skyrocketing, the floor is going up, too. Teams will have to get there.
It's a tough road ahead for Rielly and the Maple Leafs, and there is no telling what is next for the defenseman.
Having said that, the trade deadline is going to be fascinating for the Leafs, who have some very big decisions to make.
Only time will tell whether or not Rielly remains part of this team's future for years to come.
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