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Stephen said:
Rielly's never really been a strong defending defenseman in his whole career. The euphemism of having to find him a partner like a Ron Hainsey just really meant he needed a babysitter. He never grew out of it even as his role expanded, and all the other whipping boys moved on. First Gardiner, then Holl, then declining Brodie.
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Who is 1 partner you can confidently say "yup, Rielly really elevated that guy beyond what he is"? A real #1D can do it all on the ice, and leave whatever niche the low-paid partner can do.

My current pipe dream is somehow getting Rielly's cap off the board and signing Jakob Chycrun in the offseason. Pair him with Carlo, McCabe with Tanev, and all of a sudden you have a real top-4 with no weaknesses. No slugs where you have to rearrange or accommodate partners with.
 
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Stephen said:
Rielly's never really been a strong defending defenseman in his whole career. The euphemism of having to find him a partner like a Ron Hainsey just really meant he needed a babysitter. He never grew out of it even as his role expanded, and all the other whipping boys moved on. First Gardiner, then Holl, then declining Brodie.
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A challenge to the notion he needs a 'babysitter':

This ignores that most high end defenceman rely on a complementary partner. Expecting otherwise from a sub 8M player is unrealistic.

Also, he has never had a partner suitable to complete a first pairing duo on a contender (your example was finding a Hainsey). Despite this he has handled top competition and minutes during high stakes hockey. They never even gave Tanev a chance - a mistake.

Remember, the teams construction has prioritized forwards, and Rielly has been over tasked with #1 duties on a budget conscious D corps.

I dont need to see Rielly back next year, but I haven't seen any good plan to replace him - mostly misguided anger against reality, suggesting we buy him out for a 21M hit while he still sits in Dobbers top 30.
 
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This guy succs I can’t recall a player falling off this bad this fast unforced icing awareness is low on both sides of the pucc we might be stucc with him
 
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Have to admit, watching him Thursday he is struggling. No where near the skater he use to be.
 
I watched him real close against Florida and he looks lost on da ice .. he also has lost a couple steps which may be da reason .. bottom line like i said he can't be used against Florida .. we have 4 defenders Tanev/McCabe and OEL/Carlo and thats it .. hard to go 7 games against Florida with 4 guys .. Benoit was too slow against Florida looked like a 6/7 .. maybe Hakanpaa can come back i don't know .. but what I saw is Stolly is gonna have to steal us 2/3 games against Florida .. a monumental task .. our core can't get is done as usual
 
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LeafEgo said:
A challenge to the notion he needs a 'babysitter':

This ignores that most high end defenceman rely on a complementary partner. Expecting otherwise from a sub 8M player is unrealistic.

Also, he has never had a partner suitable to complete a first pairing duo on a contender (your example was finding a Hainsey). Despite this he has handled top competition and minutes during high stakes hockey. They never even gave Tanev a chance - a mistake.

Remember, the teams construction has prioritized forwards, and Rielly has been over tasked with #1 duties on a budget conscious D corps.

I dont need to see Rielly back next year, but I haven't seen any good plan to replace him - mostly misguided anger against reality, suggesting we buy him out for a 21M hit while he still sits in Dobbers top 30.
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Top 30 at what ?
 
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Yeah, he's fallen off badly.

I'm worried it's permanent since so much of his game relied on skating and speed when he was good. He's not a high IQ guy or good defensively and he's not a big shooter. It may be best to bury him on the third pairing going forward, though I don't think they'll actually do that.
 
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GlitchMarner said:
Yeah, he's fallen off badly.

I'm worried it's permanent since so much of his game relied on skating and speed when he was good. He's not a high IQ guy or good defensively and he's not a big shooter. It may be best to bury him on the third pairing going forward, though I don't think they'll actually do that.
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People have off years. Hard to believe he is completely cooked. Could be a tough time with Berubes system. New kid etc.

Then again I thought Brodie would bounce back and he very much did not
 
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Who is 1 partner you can confidently say "yup, Rielly really elevated that guy beyond what he is"? A real #1D can do it all on the ice, and leave whatever niche the low-paid partner can do.

My current pipe dream is somehow getting Rielly's cap off the board and signing Jakob Chycrun in the offseason. Pair him with Carlo, McCabe with Tanev, and all of a sudden you have a real top-4 with no weaknesses. No slugs where you have to rearrange or accommodate partners with.
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His career season was with Hainsey. Then Dubas waived him for Ceci
 
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yubbers said:
Reilz was never good y'all.

He only appears good on a run and gun team. Which will never be a successful team.

He's a #5 on a team that's actually a competitor
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Yeah, it's crazy how much good-will this guy has with fans. Was never a #1 even at his peak. Topped out as a #3 for most of his prime and now he's a bottom-pairing D-man still being treated likes he's some untouchable core piece.
 
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I’ve loved him for years, but stick a fork in him, he’s done.

Doesn’t skate anymore. Doesn’t lug the puck. Plays lazy and uninterested. It was a good run but move on please.
 
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You need to look at asking him to waive in offseason, or a buyout.
Him, Kampf, Jarnkrok, Domi need to go to clear room for anything else.
 
Mo is my favorite Leaf (maybe tied with Knies now). He's the only of the current core I own his jersey. I've seen him play with his heart on his sleeve for many many years.

This season he has been bad. He looks like he is not having any fun. He looks like he doesn't believe in the team or the system. He looks like he wants to be traded.

This is a sinking ship. The rats are about to start fleeing.
 
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