"Fox described a recent side scrum with the media when Sundin was reminded of his experience as a player in Toronto and being asked to waive his no-trade clause. Then, Sundin was queried, "Would you ever put a player in that position?" The Leafs reporter shared that Sundin basically said no and that he (Sundin) didn't appreciate being asked that when he was a player."
"Fill-in host Caroline Cameron asked Fox this question: "Do you have any sense of seeing him (Rielly in the lineup on opening night (of the 2026-2027 season)?" He replied that "the ball is in his (Rielly's) court" and that there is a chance the longest-serving Leaf will still be in Toronto at the start of next year."
"Fox opined that he didn't think Sundin would ask Rielly or other Maple Leafs stars such as Auston Matthews or William Nylander to waive their no-move clauses. Fox didn't rule out that Rielly himself might decide he needs a fresh start, and he's open to being moved. He explained that a candid conversation is ne"
Morgan Rielly faces growing pressure for roster changes after another disappointing playoff exit. Luke Fox connects Rielly’s situation to Mats Sundin’s experience as a long-serving Maple Leafs captain and all-time scoring leader. Sundin was reminded of being asked to waive his no-trade clause during Toronto’s search for a new direction, and he indicated he would not put a player in that position. Fox believes Sundin would not pressure stars such as Auston Matthews or William Nylander to waive no-move clauses. Fox also says Rielly could choose a fresh start and be open to a move, with the outcome likely shaped by a candid conversation.
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