"Defenseman Morgan Rielly has been a pillar on the team's blue-line since 2013. Always a fan favourite, he's been apart of the 18-wheeler that fell of a cliff but also the team that has gone to nine straight playoffs. His defensive play is clearly an issue but he could still be a reliable second-pairing defenseman on a Stanley Cup winning roster."
"The Leafs could always use a puck-moving defenseman, which is supposed to be Rielly's best attribute, but both parties need a change. Currently in his 13th season in Toronto, the 31-year-old is under contract until 2030 but if the organization wants to retool, they could retrieve some great assets for his services. As such, although it may be hard to pull off mid-season as Rielly has a no-move-clause, if he's willing to jump ship, here are three trades that could work."
Morgan Rielly has anchored the blue line since 2013 while producing strong offensive output at his best and remaining a fan favourite despite defensive struggles. The 31-year-old is under contract until 2030 and carries a no-move clause, but both player and organization could benefit from a change if he agrees to waive it. A mid-season trade could provide Toronto with cap relief, draft capital, and short-term scoring help while supplying a rebuilding team with a veteran puck-moving defenseman to accelerate its young core. One concrete proposal sends Rielly to San Jose in a multi-asset swap.
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