BREAKING: Major Development Regarding Morgan Rielly's Appeal
In breaking news, a major update has just been revealed on Morgan Rielly's suspension, and who could be the one working behind the scenes on the appeal.
Brendan Shanahan Could be the One Behind the In-Person Hearing and Appeal
Morgan Rielly's 5 game suspension threw many people off guard since he has no prior incidents and was even in the conversation for the Lady Byng trophy just a few weeks ago. While his crosscheck on Ridly Greig warranted some supplemental punishment, the Leafs thought that they were being unfairly treated when it was revealed he would be gone for 5 games.
Now, it has been revealed that Brendan Shanahan is taking matters into his own hands to go after the League for this unfair punishment.
"Is this one of the worst suspensions, most egregious offences this year? I don't know if it's anywhere close, I can see them understanding like you know what we'll give you three or four games, we're talking about 5 plus, some people talking about throwing him out of the league... there was no injury. Yes it was a revenge play, but he had time to protect himself so yes, I'd rather him drop the gloves and punch him in the face but what if you knocked him out? We'd be talking about a whole different thing."
It's clear that no matter what Morgan Rielly did in response to the play, he would have been in the wrong. Do nothing, and the Leafs would have been called soft. Crosscheck him, and he has been criticized as going too far.
We will see how the appeal goes for Rielly, and if Shanahan can do anything to get it reduced.
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily - "Major development in the Morgan Rielly suspension appeal"
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