The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new defensive structure worked well in the club’s 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. Specifically, Morgan Rielly and Jake McCabe formed a new pairing on the blueline that left all parties leaving Scotiabank Arena feeling promising.

The Maple Leafs' dependence on their 'Core Four' forwards is even more pronounced this season as their blueliners struggle to put up points. That's not likely to change.

Craig Berube isn’t down on Morgan Rielly. Though the veteran defenceman’s game isn’t at the level that many have come to expect, Berube cut Rielly some slack on Monday. “Coming in with the way we wanted to play and do things defensively and become a better defensive hockey team,

The Toronto Maple Leafs' decision to demote defenseman Morgan Rielly has led to even better results than anyone could have imagined. Heading into Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, it was already becoming pretty clear that Morgan Rielly was no longer the Maple Leafs' top defenseman.

NHL insider Chris Johnston recently spoke about the importance of Jake McCabe to the Toronto Maple Leafs. While trade rumors swirl around Morgan Rielly, Johnston talked about McCabe’s strong play and steady presence on the team’s blue line.

Whether he’s adjusting to Berube’s system, his first season as a father, or a carousel of partners, the bottom line is that Morgan Rielly is still searching for his A game. Luke Fox provides updates on the D-man,

The Maple Leafs captain is scoring all the time again, but is he back to peak Matthews? Also, what's behind Rielly's struggles?

Morgan Rielly has been Toronto's longest tenured defender and been their anchor for over a decade, but a relatively new face has emerged as the true blueline star.

In his weekly mailbag, Kevin McGran takes questions on Morgan Rielly’s minuses, Dennis Hildeby’s future, the 4 Nations Face-off and more.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is beloved by the fanbase as the current longest-standing player on the team, but why? For the past decade, Rielly

From management through to the coaching staff, from the players themselves to the fan base, everyone understands Woll and Stolarz must be a) healthy and b) rested for the Maple Leafs to go on a deep run.

With the Maple Leafs looking to add defense and a third line center, they could double dip by adding not only their coveted center, but a behemoth blueline together.