Maple Leafs Learn Morgan Rielly's Status Against the Buffalo Sabres Amid Injury Concerns
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was absent from practice on Thursday, which led to concerns about his status against the Buffalo Sabres.
Morgan Rielly is the best defenseman on the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, especially when you consider his offensive contributions.
With Chris Tanev out with an injury, there is no denying that the defenseman is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, he is going through it as well.
Yesterday, Rielly was not present at practice, which led to concerns that the defenseman would not play on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
In fact, head coach Craig Berube had stated that the defenseman was going to be questionable, which led to various concerns.
Today, all of the fans' fears were confirmed as the Maple Leafs made a sobering update on their roster ahead of the first half of a home-and-home.
Morgan Rielly out against the Buffalo Sabres
According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet, Morgan Rielly will not be in the lineup tonight against the Sabres, although he may play tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Easton Cowan is going to be back in the lineup for this one, with Nick Robertson getting hit with a healthy scratch.
Morgan Rielly will not play tonight. Possible tomorrow.
He is skating in optional this morning.
Leafs down two of top four defencemen.
Cowan returns and Robertson scratched.
He is skating in optional this morning.
Leafs down two of top four defencemen.
Cowan returns and Robertson scratched.
This is bad news for the Maple Leafs, and you can't help but feel bad for them right now. However, they will just have to suck it up and play their best hockey.
Meanwhile, the Sabres will be looking to pounce, as the Maple Leafs have never been more vulnerable on the defensive end.
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