When you talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs history, you’re diving into over a century of hockey, 13 Stanley Cups, Hall of Famers, dynasties, droughts, legends, and heartbreak. Legendary defencemen like Tim Horton, Borje Salming, King Clancy, and Red Kelly helped define eras. They shaped the identity of the franchise. So the question we ask today is, does Morgan Rielly belong among them? Our short answer is yes. But how can we come to such a definite decision. The timing is fitting, as Rielly just moved into second by himself in Leafs franchise points by a defenceman.

Morgan Rielly’s Case

Drafted fifth overall in 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Morgan Rielly has quietly become one of the most reliable and impactful defencemen Toronto has had in generations. He’s played over 800 games for the Leafs

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