Rumor: Morgan Rielly (will agree to waive NMC) to SJ

[Warden of the North]

I’m really beginning to see that Reilly for Nurse as a main framework for trade might happen.

Im not. I don't see why the Leafs would do that.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Nurse isn't going to accept a trade to Toronto. He's probably going to Philly or Pittsburgh.

Huh ? Is he not from the area ? I have serious doubts Toronto would have interest without retention/ sweeteners. Even then … he’s not very good

 

[joepeps]

Im not. I don't see why the Leafs would do that.

and he didn't waive for Edmonton and Nurse to Toronto.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Get ready to hear from other fans next season how we should’ve kept Rielly, he’s better than Raddysh, the other Leafs were the problem, yada yada yada

 

[TheBeard]

 

[Patty Ice]

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At a mid round pick, I do not hate it and expected as much.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Huh ? Is he not from the area ? I have serious doubts Toronto would have interest without retention/ sweeteners. Even then … he’s not very good

He's from the Hamilton area but not all players from that area want to be dealt to Toronto. A lot don't. A guy looking for a fresh start from the Canadian market probably isn't going to hop to the most extreme version of that. He's got family in Pennsylvania too which might be why he reportedly prefers Pittsburgh and Philly.

 

[matt trick]

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Berger is legit right?

 

[TheBeard]

Berger is legit right?

Dunno. What am I, Wikipedia?

 

[matt trick]

Dunno. What am I, Wikipedia?

lol, it was aimed at the Leafs fans, I was more quoting the tweet then you specifically

 

[TheBeard]

lol, it was aimed at the Leafs fans, I was more quoting the tweet then you specifically

Yeah I know lol. At this point I’m just posting whatever out of boredom

 

[613Leafer]

They had like 6 guys on TSN radio debating this and some 4 were former players.

its wild how none of them were even close to each other on return

it was like "San Jose gets picks for taking the contract" at one end to a "conditional 2nd round pick and prospect" and everything in between

wide variety of opinions on him

Rapidly rising cap, actual salary is below the caphit (pretty relevant for half the league), still 4 years left on the deal for an aging/declining player, played in a system that didn't play to his strengths so potential for him to look decently better with a different coach/system, etc.

A lot of factors to argue for higher/lower value.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Berger is legit right?

He was at one point but I think most feel he's lost touch.

 

[matt trick]

He was at one point but I think most feel he's lost touch.

So has Morgan Reilly!

Hopefully he gets the 'leaving Toronto bump'

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

He's from the Hamilton area but not all players from that area want to be dealt to Toronto. A lot don't. A guy looking for a fresh start from the Canadian market probably isn't going to hop to the most extreme version of that. He's got family in Pennsylvania too which might be why he reportedly prefers Pittsburgh and Philly.

That’s perfectly fine w me . Be devastating if he was acquired honestly . Do not want

 

[SanJoseRedditor]

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So Reilly retained for 2x4th rounders in 2026 (SJ doesn't have a 3rd for the next 3 drafts)? Sounds great to me but Leafs fans won't like it.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Berger is legit right?

Does he still post articles for Eklund's site lol?

 

[cyris]

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Ole Howie has about as many sources as Eklund.
Why post his crap here?

 

[joepeps]

So Reilly retained for 2x4th rounders in 2026 (SJ doesn't have a 3rd for the next 3 drafts)? Sounds great to me but Leafs fans won't like it.

its pointless to do that... your not eating salary for a mid round pick. if you are eating salary and hes now a 5 mil dollar Dman... hes on a good contract and worth much more.

 

[cyris]

lol, it was aimed at the Leafs fans, I was more quoting the tweet then you specifically

No not really. The guy literally works in a funeral home. Posting this crap is his side gig

 

[Pinkfloyd]

its pointless to do that... your not eating salary for a mid round pick. if you are eating salary and hes now a 5 mil dollar Dman... hes on a good contract and worth much more.

I agree it's pointless for the Leafs to do it but I don't think Rielly is worth much more as a 5 mil defenseman that is declining and only contributing value if he's producing. Not a lot of teams have that sort of slot open for a player like him. And the ones that do know they can leverage his NTC against the Leafs considering a severe lack of suitors.

 

[matt trick]

No not really. The literally works in a funeral home. Posting this crap is his side gig

Perfect. Oddly specific (and yet vague on whether it's actually happening!)

 

[Schennanigans]

If it’s just a mid pick I don’t think we need to retain. Will be disappointed if this is it.

 

[joepeps]

I agree it's pointless for the Leafs to do it but I don't think Rielly is worth much more as a 5 mil defenseman that is declining and only contributing value if he's producing. Not a lot of teams have that sort of slot open for a player like him. And the ones that do know they can leverage his NTC against the Leafs considering a severe lack of suitors.

I mean 40+ point Dman for 5 mil is prob a steal in this market lol

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

Vancouver being home is severely overrated. He did grow up there but his family is actually from Hamilton. His wife’s family is Ontario based too. Wouldn’t be surprised if Detroit or Buffalo would be of interest tbh.

Hes mentioned in the past his love for BC and honestly if you're rich and love the outdoors and world class food, Vancouver is a pretty desirable place.
As a nucks fan I'd be ok with him coming home. Play him with Hronek and let Zeev and Willander develop with easier minutes.