The article explores the defense market within the Toronto Maple Leafs, highlighting Morgan Rielly's challenging position as the highest-paid defenseman despite a down season. With eight defensemen contracted, including Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev, trading Rielly may be necessary for salary cap management. However, his full no-movement clause complicates any potential exit. The piece emphasizes the multifaceted decision-making required from management regarding Rielly's future, expressing that while trading him could yield benefits, it remains a complex and uncertain task.
Trading Morgan Rielly is an option that could present itself and, if the right return comes across his desk, Treliving would consider taking it. But the thing is, that decision isn't entirely going to be Treliving's to make.
When the team's top-paid defenseman is underachieving and clearly isn't among the top two defensemen on the team, it will logically draw attention as problematic.
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