Player Discussion Morgan Rielly

[TMLAM34]

To be honest, I don’t see Rielly and Berube really meshing well and it’s very obvious in Rielly’s play and some of the words he’s used in the media. If he doesn’t straighten his game out with a defensive partner like Carlo, NMC aside, I think Rielly himself would welcome a change of scenery this off-season (unless we somehow win the cup lol).

I also don’t think the teams he’d waive to is limited to Vancouver and Seattle. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Detroit, New York, Utah and LA as possible options he’d waive to.

I look at a deal like Florida and Chicago made and understand Jones is a righty in which he could get a little more value but I think a 2nd round draft pick and a roster player is definitely fair value for Rielly.

Then make an aggressive pitch to sign Chychrun in free agency. Not only does he bring a shot from the blueline but he’ll also help add some younger legs on our blueline.

McCabe - Carlo
Chychrun - Tanev
Ekman Larsson - Myers
Benoit

That would be my ideal blue line for next season.

 

[thewave]

Man this is a hard one to separate personal feelings from on-ice play. I've been a massive Rielly fan since we picked him 5th overall, always believed in him and he has had a pretty great career so far, but this season he is a liability 5 on 5, despite being a more offensive orientated dman doesn't help our powerplay, and shouldn't kill penalties. It's a problem, and of course he has a NMC and adores being a Leaf.

Apparently getting married came with a labotomy and much lazyness and cheesecakes.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

BRUTAL BRUTAL BRUTAL game last night for MO .. worst I have seen to-date on puck giveaways in all areas of ice

McCabe Tanev
OEL Carlo
Benoit Myers
Rielly (he plays only offensive zone starts and we play 11 forwards)