In the final moments of the Battle of Ontario, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was ejected for a cross check to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's head. Despite Greig's provocation, Rielly's action could lead to further discipline from the NHL due to its severity and timing.
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Insider Johnston Provides Update On Rielly's Potential Hearing
According to insider Chris Johnston, it sounds as though the Department of Player Safety is still processing the situation.
It sounds like
@NHLPlayerSafety
is still in the information-gathering stage after last night's Morgan Rielly cross-check on Ridly Greig, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Rielly get a hearing.
The DoPS have some time with the #leafs not due to play again until Tuesday.
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The NHL office is deliberating over whether Morgan Rielly will undergo an in-person hearing or a phone hearing. An in-person hearing suggests the possibility of a suspension exceeding five games.
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Do you think Morgan Rielly deserves 5+ games?
Stay tuned...
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