Sunday Overreactions: Can Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly thrive in different role?

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly remains with the club following off-season trade speculation, heading into the new season in an altered role. After recording 36 points and being on the ice for 92 even-strength goals against last season, Rielly has been paired with new acquisition Darren Raddysh, who is expected to assume primary power-play duties.

Head coach Jim Hiller plans to utilize Rielly in offensive situations alongside Raddysh and the team's top two forward lines. In Toronto's final pre-season game against the Ottawa Senators, Rielly scored a goal during a dominant offensive-zone shift.