The incident involving Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly and Ottawa Senators' Ridly Greig, following Greig's ENG slapshot, has sparked widespread debate across the NHL community. During the game, Greig's empty-net goal led to Rielly cross-checking him in the face, an action that has drawn criticism and discussion about its appropriateness and potential consequences. Sheldon Keefe, the Maple Leafs' coach, deemed Rielly's reaction as appropriate, while others in the hockey world, including analysts and fans, have questioned whether Rielly deserves a suspension for his actions. The NHL's Department of Player Safety is considering an in-person hearing for Rielly, which could lead to a suspension of five games or more. This incident has not only ignited discussions about the 'hockey code' and player conduct but also about the rivalry between the Maple Leafs and the Senators, with opinions divided on the severity of Rielly's response and its impact on the team and the league.
Morgan Rielly's cross-check to Senators forward Ridly Greig on Saturday will cost him and there has been plenty of debate on what the right number is for a suspension. What should it be? More from @martybiron43 in The Talking Point: https://t.co/wwesibsCFM https://t.co/exEFQopH65
Leafs blueline going to be really tested here without Rielly for more than a week. https://t.co/nQOG772xNv
Ridly Greig is at #Sens practice. He even started morning skate by shooting on an empty net. https://t.co/rS5OlpxYL5
Greig is out here after taking that vicious cross check from Rielly Saturday. #Sens
Morgan Rielly couldn’t do nothing. Monday Morning Leafs Report: https://t.co/TY3A184NqX
GARRIOCH: As the debate rages over Greig's empty-netter, Rielly facing suspension https://t.co/7kesA7EpTP #Sens #ottsports #ottnews #ottawa
GARRIOCH: As the debate rages over Greig's empty-netter, Rielly facing suspension, via @ottawasuncom #Sens https://t.co/tlolLYFj7o
Mendes: Is there a ‘right way’ to score an empty net goal? Ridly Greig sparks leaguewide debate ⤵️ https://t.co/Jktwq6RUOb
Morgan Rielly was an eagle, not a duck, last night. Wings will be clipped for a bit but could it be a turning point for #LeafsForever
An in-person hearing gives NHL Player Safety the option to suspend Morgan Rielly for 6 or more games. Whether they take that or not, it's clear #Leafs have to begin to plan the week without their top defenseman. ⤵️ https://t.co/NwYsqu73Xc https://t.co/NwYsqu73Xc
The Maple Leafs thought Morgan Rielly’s response to Ridly Greig was “appropriate.” NHL player safety did not: https://t.co/MuLGXQcbdo
In a provincial rivalry steeped in hatred, Ridly Greig is being asked to control his emotions. Shouldn't Morgan Rielly be held to the same standard? Good column (as always) by @ian_mendes here: https://t.co/x4lgDOdmxE
GARRIOCH: As the debate rages over Greig's empty-netter, Rielly facing suspension https://t.co/7kesA7EpTP
There it is. Rielly is facing a five-game or more suspension. #Sens https://t.co/MiBsTIo9ud
In-person hearing for Morgan Rielly. https://t.co/QPSthdC3Xr
Sense I get is that NHL Player Safety is still debating the severity of Morgan Rielly’s actions last night and whether they’ll result in an in-person hearing for the @MapleLeafs defenseman.
Report: Could be a little bit of time before the NHL rules on Rielly-Greig incident⤵️ https://t.co/vfTtjtVz2K https://t.co/vfTtjtVz2K
Okay…You are the NHL’s Dept. of Player Safety. Morgan Rielly should…
Anyone know where I can find some opinions on the Rielly/Greig thing, not sure where to look
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly cross checks Ridly Greig in face after empty net slap shot https://t.co/wL0CfGAt8q https://t.co/9uQHDSyWJp
I seriously can’t believe there are people who think what Morgan Rielly did last night will get people to stop calling the Leafs soft.
Ridly Greig absolutely stirred the pot. Of course there’s going to be a reaction. Actions have consequences. Just like Morgan Rielly has to know cross checking someone in the head over hurt feelings has its own set of consequences.
GARRIOCH: Ridly Greig's empty-netter has Toronto Maple Leafs fuming, via @ottawasuncom #Sens https://t.co/XnqJEV63dl
THE BREAKDOWN: Senators put the Maple Leafs in their place with win in Battle of Ontario, via @ottawasuncom #Sens https://t.co/XPD3vDxSi0
From @GinoRedaTSN on @7ElevenCanada That's Hockey: Is Morgan Rielly’s hit on Ridly Greig suspendable? Is it worth it for the Leafs in the long run to see this side of Rielly and the message it sends to his teammates and fans? #7ElevenThatsHockey https://t.co/qq4hOteM6L https://t.co/b6v2CDcNmq
The funny part about this whole Grieg/Rielly thing is that despite all the debate, it seems pretty straightforward? - Greig crossed the line from a hockey code standpoint with the ENG slapshot - Someone should have responded but maybe not in the form of a cross-check to the head
Sheldon Keefe on Morgan Rielly's reaction to Greig's slapshot at the end of the game. "I thought it was appropriate."
Does Morgan Rielly deserve a suspension for the play at the end of the game? 🤔 The Hockey Night in Canada panel discuss. https://t.co/yzg1HkfkXp