Toronto Glory Awaits Morgan Rielly in 2025-26, as Long as the Maple Leafs Don't Trade Him

The Maple Leafs are in the midst of a busy offseason marked by notable roster changes and ongoing trade rumors across the NHL.

One name that continues to surface in speculation is Morgan Rielly, a 12-year veteran of the team.

Rielly is coming off a down year by his standards, recording 41 points in 82 games with a -8 rating. He acknowledged throughout the season that he had struggled to find his game.

Still, despite the inconsistency, Rielly remains one of the most productive defensemen in franchise history. He currently sits 15th all-time in Maple Leafs scoring with 513 points in 873 games, just 7 points shy of Thomas Kaberle's 520. Kaberle, widely regarded as one of the best defensemen to ever wear the blue and white, accumulated his total in 878 games.

If healthy, Rielly is all but certain to pass Kaberle this season -- and with a strong start, he could surpass the mark in fewer games, needing just 7 points in his next 5 appearances to match Kaberle's total.

Though Rielly's play has become a topic of debate among fans and analysts, his production is undeniable. For over a decade, he's been a pillar on the Leafs' blue line -- a feat worthy of respect in and of itself.

It's also worth noting that John Tavares currently sits right behind Rielly in all-time franchise scoring, ranking 16th with 493 points in just 515 games, a testament to his own offensive impact.

As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Rielly to see not only if he can reach this milestone, but how much further he can climb among the Maple Leafs' all-time greats list -- as long as he can avoid a trade. His NMC will help, no doubt.