Fansided · Jan 8
Rielly isn't the only high-profile Maple Leafs defenseman not delivering
Morgan Rielly's play is under the microscope as another key Maple Leafs' defenseman falls short of expectations due to injury.
New York Rangers v Toronto Maple Leafs | Kevin Sousa/GettyImagesMorgan Rielly has become the latest Toronto Maple Leafs lightning rod, with his play under intense scrutiny after being on the ice for all four goals against in a recent overtime loss to the New York Islanders.
The latest defensive hiccup from the Leafs' longest-serving player made Rielly the target of familiar fan frustration, even as a more consequential issue lingers beneath the surface.