{
  "id": 2693561,
  "title": "Maple Leafs Insider Exposes Morgan Rielly’s Major Weakness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/maple-leafs-insider-exposes-morgan-riellys-major-weakness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:39:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/maple-leafs-insider-exposes-morgan-013905704.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Maple Leafs insider Jay Rosehill has revealed that defenseman Morgan Rielly was \"exposed\" and frequently out of position last season, often resulting in goals against. Rosehill, who preferred Swedish blue liner Oliver Ekman-Larsson over Rielly, believes Ekman-Larsson should be given more playing time under the new head coach. Ekman-Larsson had an impressive season with eight goals and 31 assists in 78 games, averaging 20:35 of ice time per game. Rielly, who has four years left on his contract, appears ready to start the season in Toronto, expressing confidence in his training and excitement about being a part of the team.",
  "summary": "One of the key storylines for the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason has been what the long-term status of defenseman Morgan Rielly will be. Rielly, who has four years left on his current contract, has heavily been involved in trade rumors, but as of now, remains with the club.According to Maple Leafs Insider Jay Rosehill, […] The post Maple Leafs Insider Exposes Morgan Rielly’s Major Weakness…",
  "key_points": [
    "Morgan Rielly frequently out of position last season.",
    "Swedish blue liner Oliver Ekman-Larsson preferred.",
    "Ekman-Larsson had eight goals and 31 assists in 78 games."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development suggests a potential shake-up in the team's defensive lineup, with insider Jay Rosehill's comments possibly pressuring the new head coach to reevaluate Morgan Rielly's role and give Oliver Ekman-Larsson more playing time.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}