Morgan Rielly's future in jeopardy as Western Conference team expresses trade interest
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is someone who the Leafs have thought about trading for a while now, and it appears as though a team is calling.
Morgan Rielly is one of those guys who has been on a steady and noticeable decline for a while now, which has the Leafs wondering what to do next.
There are some fans out there who believe the Leafs ought to cut Rielly off, once and for all. However, he has a no-trade clause, and he is reluctant to waive it.
Given the fact that the Leafs are 24-5-1 without Rielly since 2022, it stands to reason that the team would feel like moving on is the right thing to do.
Thankfully, if Rielly and the Leafs can come to some sort of agreement, it would appear as though there is at least one team showing interest.
The Sharks are interested in Morgan Rielly
According to Jay on Leafs over at Hockey Buzz, the San Jose Sharks have called the Maple Leafs about Morgan Rielly, and want to do business.
It's a surprising bit of news, but it also makes a lot of sense. At the end of the day, the Sharks are a team that needs a defenseman as they continue their rebuild.
Rielly could be a veteran presence on a young team that is looking for some real leadership. Of course, there is still a lot that would need to happen before he leaves.
For now, it seems like a Rielly trade is not in the cards, at least not this season. For the Leafs, this would be an offseason deal.
A conversation with Rielly will need to be had, and from there, both sides will be able to come together and work towards a decision.
If you're a Leafs fan, you are probably hoping for this to be the end, especially with a willing team right there.
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