Former Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke made a surprising comment about the struggling Morgan Rielly during a recent podcast appearance. Drafted fifth overall by Burke and the Leafs in 2012, Morgan Rielly has been a staple on the Leafs' blueline since the 2013-14 season.
The Toronto media has really begun to embrace the idea of the Maple Leafs trading Morgan Rielly to a Western Conference team in exchange for a versatile center with term.