Reactions from Maple Leafs Players on the Ryan O'Reilly Trade
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MarcO
February 18, 2023 (3:47 PM)
Exciting news! Ryan O'Reilly has joined the Leafs, and the team is thrilled. The acquisition bolsters the center position and provides the team with a top-tier penalty killer, a strong two-way presence, added physicality, and leadership.
Tavares and Rielly both praised the trade, and Tavares is excited to learn from the 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup winner.
Tavares on the trade:
«It sends a strong message and gets the group energized.»
«Just an overall complete playerThose qualities will obviously fit in well with us here»
Morgan Rielly:
«It's move that we as players we look at and it tells us where we're atWhen you add players like that it's good for the team on the ice and for telling us where we're at» Buckle up, Leafs Nation! It's going to be a wild ride into the playoffs!
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Are the Maple Leafs done trading? |
Yes | 54 | 5.8 % |
No | 883 | 94.2 % |
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