Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended for five games by the NHL for a cross-check to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. The suspension was described as an intentional, forceful strike to the head using the stick as a weapon after a goal had been scored. Rielly is appealing the suspension, with the NHLPA filing an appeal on his behalf, hoping to reduce the penalty by a game or two.
Sunday Hockey Notes: Some called Morgan Rielly’s five-game suspension harsh, but it was about time for the NHL https://t.co/Mmxx4fYiZs
Johnston: Why the NHL might reduce Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly’s suspension — slightly ⤵️ https://t.co/rqsdK1GMDr
New, for @TheAthletic: Why Morgan Rielly has a chance to become the rare NHL player to have his suspension reduced by appeal. https://t.co/N6YvM0U34r https://t.co/N6YvM0U34r
As @reporterchris reported, Rielly appeal is tomorrow in NYC. Rielly, agent J.P Barry, Brad Treliving and NHLPA lawyers will be there to form their case. If nothing else, all want to learn how DOPS determined a 5 game suspension as compared to similar plays that earned less.
The hearing for Morgan Rielly's suspension appeal to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is scheduled for noon ET tomorrow in New York. It will be conducted in-person.
Tavares on Rielly's 5-game suspension: "Obviously, we think it’s high. I don't think his intent was to get him as high as he did. But I think we want to stand our ground when situations like that happen." #Leafs
Ridly Greig's actions speak louder than words for Ottawa Senators https://t.co/9PkztnfwTy #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa
The NHLPA has filed an appeal on behalf of Morgan Rielly regarding the NHL’s decision to suspend him for five games.
Morgan Rielly is appealing his five-game suspension for cross-checking Ridly Greig. @markhmasters & @reporterchris explain why Toronto is hopeful it could be reduced by a game or two and how there's little downside in trying the appeal: https://t.co/iYMKA1BSmJ https://t.co/2BgRsVA1tM
NHLPA and Rielly to appeal 5-game suspension, the next steps and figuring out how best to keep Rielly involved/rest during his absence from game action⤵️ https://t.co/7rkMut91By https://t.co/7rkMut91By
Rielly's appeal is the 3rd time this season that the NHLPA has challenged a suspension shorter than six games. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman previously upheld bans to Rasmus Andersson and Charlie McAvoy for illegal checks to the head. An aggressive new era under Marty Walsh.
The CBA says Gary Bettman will "endeavor" to hear suspension appeals on an "expedited basis." He determines if @NHLPlayerSafety decision is supported by "clear and convincing evidence." If he keeps Morgan Rielly's suspension at five games or less, Bettman's ruling is final.
Morgan Rielly is set to appeal the NHL's decision on his suspension. https://t.co/7WFwvdMWui
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will appeal his five-game suspension to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, the team announced Wednesday: https://t.co/06bfUcA5FD
#Leafs confirm that Morgan Rielly is appealing his five-game suspension.
#Leafs say Brad Treliving will not speak today as Morgan Rielly intends to appeal his suspension.
Morgan Rielly will be filing an appeal to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on his five-game suspension.
#Leafs say Brad Treliving will not speak today as they intend to appeal Morgan Rielly’s suspension.
The Leafs say Morgan Rielly is appealing his five-game suspension. Brad Treliving will no longer address the matter publicly today.
#Leafs confirm that they're appealing the Rielly suspension.
Morgan Rielly will be filing an appeal of his 5 game suspension. #LeafsForever @NHLdotcom
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games for cross-check to Senators’ Ridly Greig ⤵️ https://t.co/Cxyb8BF6tL
Report: Word of Morgan Rielly’s suspension leaked before the #Leafs were informed by NHL Dept. of Player Safety. https://t.co/fvQH8jcE5T https://t.co/fvQH8jcE5T
SNAPSHOTS: Morgan Rielly gets what he deserves for cross-check on Senators' Ridly Greig, via @ottawasuncom #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #Ottawa https://t.co/bwRoB8KBgM
Updates with ex-Sabres enforcer Rob Ray’s thoughts: Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig (from @AP) https://t.co/FIR4XDlmsm
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended five games for cross-check to Senators' Ridly Greig https://t.co/8pXmDSf35b
#Sens Ridly Greig on the decision to take a slapshot: "It was just a lot of adrenaline. Just the heat of the moment. The game was an emotional game. Just got a breakaway and thought I'd bury it."
How are fans and players in Ottawa feeling about Ridly Greig’s goal and the suspension to Morgan Rielly for five games? More from @MarcMethot3 & @clahanna: https://t.co/Um9diLFhxl https://t.co/i67VoatJ9B
Leafs D Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games for Ridly Greig incident https://t.co/0gZaDAuo02 https://t.co/MHJweipYCb
Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended for 5 games, which presents a pivotal stretch of games for the team as they battle for the best possible spot in the postseason. Read: https://t.co/vlYiK8LGhi https://t.co/tUvKN6ieVg
From @7ElevenCanada That's Hockey: NHL Player Safety handed down a five-game suspension to Morgan Rielly... @GinoRedaTSN explains the league's reason for five games and why it may ultimately cost the Leafs a first-round pick: https://t.co/ydKPRDF2up #7ElevenThatsHockey https://t.co/zq1i3HxHtX
Why the Dept. of Player Safety suspended @MapleLeafs defenseman Morgan Rielly. https://t.co/6adU4Fe1V6
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly suspended five games for vicious cross-check https://t.co/iLdFIoHevK https://t.co/As8nelCOu4
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig. https://t.co/KrBrmcqFsK
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was suspended five games on Tuesday for his cross-check to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig over the weekend. More on Rielly's first career suspension from @jonassiegel ⤵️ https://t.co/vz63vT2fNg
“In short, this is not a hockey play. This is an intentional, forceful strike to an opponent’s head using the stick as a weapon to exact retribution on an opponent well after a goal has been scored.” Why Morgan Rielly got a five-game suspension: https://t.co/jAuSfXV7Dd