Chris Johnston Reveals Major Morgan Rielly Trade Update

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NHL insider Chris Johnston reports a major update involving the Toronto Maple Leafs ' longest-tenured defenceman on Tuesday.

It is no secret that the Maple Leafs are looking to find a new home for Morgan Rielly. Over the course of the past two seasons, he has regressed and no longer seems to fit within the blueline. While there have been reports of teams being interested in the Vancouver native, Chris Johnston's latest updates report Rielly isn't interested in leaving Toronto just yet.

Morgan Rielly not willing to waive his no-movement clause?

Rielly has not yet waived his no-movement clause and hasn't given the Maple Leafs "the green light as of now." This comes after many NHL insiders believed Rielly and the Maple Leafs would take it on a case-by-case basis, instead of a list of teams to choose between. Following back-to-back disappointing seasons, many of Leafs Nation are hoping they are able to move on from the 32-year-old this offseason.

While Morgan Rielly has been a fan favourite during his time with the Maple Leafs, a change of scenery is needed on both ends. The Maple Leafs are undoubtedly trying to get younger, while Rielly just had one of the worst seasons of his career. In 78 games played during the 2025-26 campaign, Rielly produced 36 points, including 11 goals, while registering a -18. His -18 rating is the second worst mark of his career.

Changes are underway in Toronto

The Maple Leafs have already begun making changes this offseason, hiring newly appointed general manager John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin. The pair are believed to be in the final stages of hiring a new head coach after they agreed to move on from Craig Berube. Chayka has also already made his first trade as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

With change already underway for the Maple Leafs, many are hoping for a similar decision revolving around their once-star defenceman. With the offseason just beginning, there is still lots of time for a deal to transpire.