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.

 

[The Iceman]

I think temporarily moving Reilly to the third pair with Myers would be my move.

OEL and Carlo is a fine second pair.

 

[Stephen]

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.

He’s just been exposed for not being able to play in any system. His best years he was more of a free to rush defenseman who didn’t have that much pressure to button it down. You take away some skating speed and endurance and his brain is just mush out there.

Morgan Rielly currently has a worse plus minus rating that TJ Brodie who plays on the Blackhawks. It’s just insane.

 

[rumman]

Anyone else not surprised that the acquistion of Carlo hasn’t translated into Mo becoming defensively capable as hoped?

 

[usernamezrhardtodo]

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.

Hi effort level in the D-zone is just not what he does anymore (if he ever did it) and his general lackadaisical approach is doing him no favors. They say defense is more about hard work than it is a skill you can learn...anybody can do it if they just grind hard...but his flailing one hand on the stick attempts at covering a guy he should have been close to make me think Defense is also highly correlated to hockey IQ. His famous shot from the literal corner to the net brings his IQ in question offensively....let's see if Tre can get him out of here if he stinks in the playoffs.

 

[Stephen]

Hi effort level in the D-zone is just not what he does anymore (if he ever did it) and his general lackadaisical approach is doing him no favors. They say defense is more about hard work than it is a skill you can learn...anybody can do it if they just grind hard...but his flailing one hand on the stick attempts at covering a guy he should have been close to make me think Defense is also highly correlated to hockey IQ. His famous shot from the literal corner to the net brings his IQ in question offensively....let's see if Tre can get him out of here if he stinks in the playoffs.

Morgan plays defensive coverage dishonestly.

He makes routine defensive coverage look like full panic scrambles because he's always passively allowing a guy to do whatever they want and go wherever they want with minimal physical engagement or care. Stick poke here, lazy zone defense there until he's caught flat footed and has to flop all over the place. He never really separates body form puck cleanly. Just lazily watches until it's too late and then he's right there, split second late standing beside the net with the puck in it.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Anyone else not surprised that the acquistion of Carlo hasn’t translated into Mo becoming defensively capable as hoped?

Mo is not good anymore unless you have him in your avatar

 

[Future]

Morgan Rielly was known for his work ethic and stellar training habits and was a standout at the NHL combine.

He came into the league at 6’1” 200lbs, and was known for his dynamic skating and puck moving ability.

Since then, Rielly has gained over 20lbs and weighs as much as Matthew Knies who is much taller and has a much stronger build that facilitates his powerforward style of play.

Rielly is visibly thicker and fatter in the face these days. Behind the Leaf series awhile ago he admittedly loves junk food and has had a sponsorship deal with Pizzaville for at least a few years now. Not sure if it has anything to do with getting married and having a kid because this is a normal thing for top athletes to do and doesn’t often result in drop offs in play.

I just think it comes down to Morgan Rielly letting himself go physically. He used to be a gym rat that took his training extremely seriously. Now he has succumbed to junk food and gained a ton of weight which significantly hampers his former strengths and exacerbates his weaknesses.

Question is: why has no one in the organization held him accountable at this point? This didn’t happen overnight.

 

[The Iceman]

What has Reilly been this year? He has been a problem
Not PP1
Not PK
Not protecting a lead
Doesn’t play well with other D partners

Maybe a classic case of a change of scenery guy. Too complacent in this environment.

My 2 cents is the lifestyle that being a father has brought has taken away from off season prep and fitness.
Might be better adjusted next year.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

A change of scenery might be needed at this point. Is there a challenge trade out there that makes sense in the offseason? A similarly struggling player with around 4-5 years left on his deal at around 7.5 million.

 

[arso40]

Hes by far been the biggest disappointment and the person I have the least confidence in to bounce bacc this year I don’t care about if he does it next year he should be gone for thinking as a number 1 defensemen that you can take a year off in the prime of our star players I knew He was the one that should have went instead of sandin ffs