Didn't our PP set a record for failure with him on it to the point that he had to be replaced on PP1 with a rookie in the playoffs?
For the record I like the person and he does step it up in the playoffs usually but he brings a very limited skillset for a price point that guarantees we can't afford a real #1 unless we draft a Makar on an ELC.
I'm mostly worried about that contract with his history of ankle/ACL injuries, if his skating becomes even just average there's really nothing else in his game he can fall back on.
I’m remember him being our Norris #1 D man supposedly, and him getting walked and beat by Boston pretty handily. I get it Bostons a good team, but we’re handling boards and puck battles like never before and can actually clear the zone handily now.
It use to be like a Boston power play in our zone until it was chipped out.
There’s a reason why our whole D has been revamped and also he’s the last remnant of the old thinking Dubas of small and skilled.
Reilly is definitely a good player. Not sure he’s the D guy we need to take us to the playoff high tiers.
As many have said. No slapper, no hard shot, isn’t extra physical tough, isn’t large in size . Isn’t getting younger. He’s basically a forward playing that position.
Offense minded first which is a hindrance to this Leafs team as proven by the last 5 years.
Let’s see what our new lines can do.
