Morgan Rielly explains what's actually wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly spoke to reporters after last night's game against the Edmonton Oilers, and had some harsh words for his teammates.
Morgan Rielly has been having a nice bounce-back season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, although there is no denying that he has also had his struggles.
Regardless, last night was not a good one for anyone on the Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers defeated them by a score of 6-3, and it was a bad look for all involved.
At this point, the Leafs are struggling mightily, and despite a solid six-game run, they remain well behind the competition in the Atlantic Division.
That said, last night's game was just all kinds of bad, and the fans are starting to wonder what is wrong with this team and why they keep losing.
Morgan Rielly gets real about the Toronto Maple Leafs
After the game, Rielly spoke to the media, where he was very honest about what the problem is with the team right now.
In his mind, it all has to do with playing poorly in the third period, and not taking advantage whenever you are in control of the game.
Lots of things we need to improve on and being able to play better in the third when you're in a position to win a game, to be in a game, but there's plenty to take away.
Rielly's assessment makes a whole lot of sense, although the Maple Leafs need to start making changes, otherwise, they are in a world of hurt.
They have found themselves back in the depths of the Atlantic Division, and if they don't figure it out, they are going to end up missing the playoffs.
It's a pretty horrible development for a team that should be, at the very least, in a Wild Card position.
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