NHL analyst Kevin Bieksa discussed Morgan Rielly last night, stating why he believes the Maple Leafs defenseman is struggling this year. Morgan Rielly certainly has not had a great season for the Maple Leafs,

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From Downeyville, near Lindsay, the 6-foot defenceman had played with the Johnstown Jets against the Long Island Ducks on the afternoon of Feb. 24, 1963, when his parent team, the visiting Detroit Red Wings were down to three blueliners that night against the Rangers. Lucas made it, but not until the second period.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs held a practice on Monday in preparation for their evening matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and with it came another shake-up on defense. Morgan Rielly, who has spent much of the past month skating alongside Philippe Myers, found himself paired with Jake McCabe at the morning skate.