Boston Bruins not pursuing Morgan Rielly amid trade discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Bruins are not interested in acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, who has four years remaining on a significant contract. Despite Rielly's experience and past production, Bruins' management is focused on addressing specific roster needs. Boston finished the 2025-26 season with a 45-27-10 record and aims to strengthen its blue line while retaining a first-round draft pick. Trade discussions have intensified following the Maple Leafs' disappointing season and Rielly's career-low performance metrics.
- •Boston Bruins finished 2025-26 season with a Wild Card spot.
- •Morgan Rielly has a $60 million contract with the Maple Leafs.
- •Rielly posted a career-worst minus-18 this season.
- •Bruins look for a right-shot defenseman, not a left-shot like Rielly.
- •Expectations for a strong 2026 draft class influence Bruins' strategy.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins Trade Rumors: Boston In No Mood To Take $60,000,000 Contract Off Maple Leafs’ Hands
"After a successful bounce-back season under head coach Marco Sturm, the Boston Bruins are entering the offseason with much bigger goals in mind. Boston exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 campaign, finishing 45-27-10 and claiming a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
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