The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to add to the offense as the trade deadline approaches. One of the glaring needs is a middle-six winger and each trade narrows the gap where those available, may not be who the team needs.
Rielly's AAV is $7.5 Million per year and given how cash-strapped the Leafs are, I don't see how Dubas can afford to retain, without bringing in a third team to carry that cost. But with Rielly failing to stick with his defensive assignments in the Leaf's own zone, it could cost them another 1st round exit as well.