Morgan Rielly

[LeafSteel]

Perhaps an over-simplification, if Rielly is pulling 225lbs, I think he would benefit from dropping about 10lbs.

It’s not like he’s using the extra weight to exert himself physically on opponents, and it should help with his skating and speed.

I think weight loss and conditioning, along with increased familiarity with a good new partner in Carlo could result in a significant improvement in Rielly’s play moving forward.

 

[thewave]

Perhaps an over-simplification, if Rielly is pulling 225lbs, I think he would benefit from dropping about 10lbs.

It’s not like he’s using the extra weight to exert himself physically on opponents, and it should help with his skating and speed.

I think weight loss and conditioning, along with increased familiarity with a good new partner in Carlo could result in a significant improvement in Rielly’s play moving forward.

In the 1920s they would have abducted him and thrown him in a sweat box for a week. Then told him to start playing better or else Rocko is gonna give it to you good and if that does not work you are gonna wear cement shoes.

 

[GlitchMarner]

"+/- doesn't matter"

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Imagine how cringe-worthy this team's defense would have been this season without Tanev.

The top five is good (assuming Rielly raises his level of play), but without Tanev, there would have been more pressure on Morgan and he would have had an even worse season. They might not have been in a position to buy and might not have added Carlo.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Imagine how cringe-worthy this team's defense would have been this season without Tanev.

The top five is good (assuming Rielly raises his level of play), but without Tanev, there would have been more pressure on Morgan and he would have had an even worse season. They might not have been in a position to buy and might not have added Carlo.

Tanev is one of the most important players on this team. I pray he stays healthy.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Perhaps an over-simplification, if Rielly is pulling 225lbs, I think he would benefit from dropping about 10lbs.

It’s not like he’s using the extra weight to exert himself physically on opponents, and it should help with his skating and speed.

I think weight loss and conditioning, along with increased familiarity with a good new partner in Carlo could result in a significant improvement in Rielly’s play moving forward.

100%, if he's not gonna be physical all he's doing is slowing himself down...it's idiotic.

 

[The Shadow]

Tanev is one of the most important players on this team. I pray he stays healthy.

He is the MVP. I rarely ever see him mistakes

I’d like to see his brother signed as well. The Tanev brothers work hard every game

 

[Stephen]

Perhaps an over-simplification, if Rielly is pulling 225lbs, I think he would benefit from dropping about 10lbs.

It’s not like he’s using the extra weight to exert himself physically on opponents, and it should help with his skating and speed.

I think weight loss and conditioning, along with increased familiarity with a good new partner in Carlo could result in a significant improvement in Rielly’s play moving forward.

Morgan is too heavy, his game doesn't justify the playing weight due to his lack of physicality and ability to even win a one on one battle, he's weak, slow and has problems processing the game on the most basic level. He's basically out of shape and daydreaming out there.

 

[wingman75]

I'm done with this methhead, I say methhead as this can be the only logical reason for an NHL defenceman making 7 bills to play like this. He has clearly become an addict and is just in a haze all game every game.

This guy is in such a hole... bad positioning, bad decisions, low compete. Like, he is bringing zero to the table right now and as I see it is actually hurting the team.

I love Mo. But he is trash right now. Probably needs to sit on Tuesday. See how it goes and maybe extend that a game or two. Will never happen with this soft coaching and management team.

Running him back out there is doing no good for the team or player.

 

[mikeyz]

It's getting to the point with this guy now where he cannot be relied upon as a defenseman. And this is why it is imperative that this summer, Treliving and Shanahan (assuming that he's still here) need to have a sit-down with him and basically say:

"Morgan. You have 2 choices. We can either try you out as a forward next season or we are going to be releasing you".

These are the only two viable options left when it comes to this guy IMO.

 

[thewave]

It's getting to the point with this guy now where he cannot be relied upon as a defenseman. And this is why it is imperative that this summer, Treliving and Shanahan (assuming that he's still here) need to have a sit-down with him and basically say:

"Morgan. You have 2 choices. We can either try you out as a forward next season or we are going to be releasing you".

These are the only two viable options left when it comes to this guy IMO.

Why has there been zero accountability?

 

[Leafs98]

Is being 20 pounds overweight as a professional athlete not a breach of contract ?

 

[arso40]

Is being 20 pounds overweight as a professional athlete not a breach of contract ?

Hes always been one of the heavier players on the team

 

[Folignos Helmet]

sit him a game for hopefully a reset, play OEL with Carlo and Benoit and Myers

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Approaching the office space scene of "what exactly would you say you do here"?

 

[1specter]

I loved Mo and have generally defended him but he's been horrible this year. I am hoping it is a one year blip and he rebounds or at least has a strong playoff showing but who knows. I also don't think Berube's system plays to his strengths but that's a different discussion.