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Former Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman Speaks Out In Support Of Morgan Rielly After Suspension


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Tyler Ball
February 17, 2024  (9:46)
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Former Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn celebrating a win with goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Morgan Rielly.
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Earlier today a former Toronto Maple Leaf addressed the media and spoke about the incident involving Morgan Rielly that led to his suspension. The player revealed his thoughts about the events and gave support to Rielly.

Rielly Handed Five Game Suspension For Incident Against The Senators

Last Saturday the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators engaged again in their rivalry. Things came to a heated end when Senators rookie forward Ridly Greig took a slapshot into an empty net. In response, Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly attacked Greig in defense of his team.
As a result of the play, Rielly was suspended for five games by the NHL. He is now appealing the decision and had a hearing earlier today. With his hearing upcoming one of his former teammates was asked to analyze the situation.

Former Maple Leaf Speaks Out In Support Of Rielly

In a press conference former Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn was asked for his thoughts on the Morgan Rielly play. The now Nashville Predator sided with Rielly in saying that he was justified in how he reacted.
I thought [the empty-netter] was ridiculous, honestly. I'm on Rielly's side on this one. Obviously, it was an accident to cross-check him in the face... Maybe he needs some perspective there not to do that.

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While agreeing with Rielly Schenn also admitted that Rielly needs to be more aware of the places he puts his stick when being engaged physically. Schenn seems to agree with the idea behind what Morgan Rielly did but thinks the execution could have been put in place better.
Morgan Rielly continues to await the results of his appeal. Hopefully, for him, the individuals hearing the appeal will agree with Schenn's assessment of the events.
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Former Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman Speaks Out In Support Of Morgan Rielly After Suspension

Should Morgan Rielly have been suspended less games, more games, or was five enough?

Less games42558.1 %
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The NHL got it right16222.2 %
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