Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly lined up for a face-off during a home game in the NHL.
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BREAKING: Morgan Rielly Has A Chance To Do The Impossible During His Appeal

Published February 16, 2024 at 5:22 PM
BY TYLER BALL

This week Morgan Rielly was suspended for his actions during a game against the Ottawa Senators. Since the suspension announcement, he has decided to appeal the suspension. This appeal could lead to a very rare feat in the NHL when it comes to suspensions.

Rielly Has A Chance To Do The Impossible With His Appeal



Today reports are indicating that Morgan Rielly might be able to pull off something impressive in connection with his suspension. Rielly was suspended five games and has decided to appeal. If he is successful in his appeal he would be one of the few to get his sentence reduced.

New, for @TheAthletic: Why Morgan Rielly has a chance to become the rare NHL player to have his suspension reduced by appeal.




The in-person appeal will be huge in determining the severity of Rielly's suspension. The ruling will set an important precedent for how situations like this will be handled in the future.

When more updates become available on the outcome of Morgan Rielly's suspension we will pass it along to you.
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BREAKING: Morgan Rielly Has A Chance To Do The Impossible During His Appeal

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