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The Toronto Maple Leafs are in full rebuild mode under new GM John Chayka, who’s already reshaped the roster with bold moves—including snagging the No. 1 draft pick with Gavin McKenna. But one looming question: what happens with Morgan Rielly? The team’s longest-tenured player, drafted fifth in 2012, is expected to be traded, but negotiations are tougher than anticipated. Teams want either a big chunk of his $7.5M cap hit covered or extra assets, making a deal elusive. With at least four teams interested, Rielly’s future remains uncertain—possibly staying in Toronto if no deal emerges. Pressure’s mounting, especially after his weakest defensive season, and if the Leafs stumble early next year, Rielly could become the easy scapegoat—even as Chayka insists the team still values him.

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