"Rielly took his talk with Treliving seriously and spent the majority of the offseason inside the Leafs facility, looking to improve his game heading into the 2025-26 season. Rielly said he skated and worked out, while altering his diet and sleep routine. The goal was to step away from his normal offseason routine like in the past, as it obviously didn't yield positive results last year."
"Last regular season, Rielly recorded seven goals, 34 assists, and a plus/minus ratio of -8. As Kloke said, Rielly had averaged 1.4 points per 60 minutes, which was one of the lowest of his career. The hope for Rielly, the team, and the fanbase is that these changes can result in the defenseman having a productive season and help the team make a run to a Stanley Cup title, something they haven't done since 1967."
Season-ending disappointment has recurred for the Toronto Maple Leafs, including a 2024-25 playoff loss to the Florida Panthers after leading a series 3-1. Defenseman and assistant captain Morgan Rielly acknowledged a down season, admitted personal disappointment, and had an emotional conversation with general manager Brad Treliving. Rielly spent most of the offseason at the Leafs facility, changing training, diet, and sleep habits to reverse a decline that produced seven goals, 34 assists and a minus-8 rating while averaging 1.4 points per 60 minutes. The expectation is that Rielly's changes will produce improved play to help the team chase its first Stanley Cup since 1967.
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