BREAKING: Maple Leafs are healthy SCRATCHING their BEST defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the most prominent teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), are entering the upcoming post-season under intense scrutiny and pressure to succeed. In order to achieve their goals, they will need to ensure that every player is committed to their game plan and playing at their absolute best.

However, it seems that the Maple Leafs are facing a few bumps on the road to success. In particular, there is an interesting news update that has caught the attention of many fans and analysts alike - one of their best defencemen, Morgan Rielly, will not be playing in their upcoming game against the Florida Panthers, a team that is fighting hard for a spot in the playoffs.

To understand why this news is significant, it is essential to delve into the Maple Leafs' recent history. Since the trade deadline, the team has been experimenting with different lineups and player combinations, including frequently dressing seven defencemen. While this approach has been somewhat successful, it has also led to some inconsistency in the team's performance and a lack of stability in their defensive core.

Therefore, the decision to sit Rielly, who is widely regarded as one of the team's top defencemen and leaders, is a bold move that suggests the Maple Leafs are continuing to tinker with their lineup in search of the perfect combination.

The #Leafs will go 11-7 tonight with Morgan Rielly resting. TJ Brodie and Luke Schenn are in. @BodogCA @RinkWideTOR— David Alter (@dalter) March 23, 2023