BREAKING: New Development Concerning Morgan Rielly's Appeal Emerges
We have a major update to report concerning Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly's appeal on his five-game suspension.
Major Development on Morgan Rielly's Appeal Suggests the Involvement of Maple Leafs' President Brendan Shanahan
A lot of people were surprised when the NHL announced Rielly's suspension. Many believed he wouldn't get such harsh consequences for his hit on Ottawa Senators' Ridley Greig, including Rielly himself.
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The case will officially be reviewed by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, but a new development suggests that the Leafs' President Brendan Shanahan is behind the appeal.
"I think it was Shanahan that requested an in-person hearing because he wanted to go in there and read the riot act back to the league... because they've been sort of on the receiving end of some of these suspensions where it's like, when it comes to Toronto, they're tacking on a couple games to send a message... that's what I've heard, I'm not sure, I'm not going to be an insider...."
"Is this one of the worst suspensions, most egregious offences this year? I don't know if it's anywhere close, I can see them understanding like you know what we'll give you three or four games, we're talking about 5 plus, some people talking about throwing him out of the league... there was no injury. Yes it was a revenge play, but he had time to protect himself so yes, I'd rather him drop the gloves and punch him in the face but what if you knocked him out? We'd be talking about a whole different thing."
"Is this one of the worst suspensions, most egregious offences this year? I don't know if it's anywhere close, I can see them understanding like you know what we'll give you three or four games, we're talking about 5 plus, some people talking about throwing him out of the league... there was no injury. Yes it was a revenge play, but he had time to protect himself so yes, I'd rather him drop the gloves and punch him in the face but what if you knocked him out? We'd be talking about a whole different thing."
With Shanahan's involvement, the Leafs seem determined to reduce Rielly's suspension.
More details are expected to be released soon and well keep you updated as they emerge.
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