Trade Destination for Morgan Rielly is Heating Up
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have already expressed that they will be sellers at this years NHL Trade Deadline, and Morgan Rielly could very well be on his way out after being with the team for over a decade, as the San Jose Sharks are expressing interest in him.
Rielly could help the Sharks in their breakthrough season, make a final push for the playoffs, and could even spark a surprising run in the postseason.
Morgan Rielly to the Sharks is becoming a real possibility.
Spencer Lazary of the Hockey Writers reported that trade talks between the Leafs and Sharks are really starting to gain some traction. The Leafs are looking to completely redo their blue line, as it has been their achilles heel for many years. And some high draft picks or a blue chip prospect could be in the cars for Rielly's services.
"According to my source, the Sharks have formally expressed interest in Rielly to the Leafs organization. The request was to circle back when Toronto is ready to pull the trigger on moving the defender. It is my understanding that, at this time, no specific names have been exchanged, and Rielly has not yet been approached regarding a potential move. However, in the NHL, situations remain fluid."-Lazary
The Sharks have had a reemergent season, led by teenage superstar Macklin Celebrini, but they need to continue adding to their lineup, and an experienced puck moving defensemen could be a key addition in helping them experience some success in the playoffs.
It might be hard to see Rielly leave the Leafs after so many years of service, and his dedication to the team despite so many hard times and heartbreak. But the Leafs need to move on and turn the page on some of their long time veterans. A new era needs to begin if they want to get back to winning ways. And unfortunately Rielly it might mean the end of his time in Toronto.
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FEVRIER 15|307 ANSWERS Trade Destination for Morgan Rielly is Heating Up Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Morgan Rielly to the San Jose Sharks? | ||
| Yes | 270 | 87.9 % |
| No | 37 | 12.1 % |
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