From markhmasters: Rielly’s role growing as he closes Norris Trophy gap:
TSN Toronto reporter Mark Masters checks in daily with news and notes on the Maple Leafs. The Leafs and Calgary Flames skated at the Scotiabank Saddledome ahead of Monday's game.
Rielly, who's averaging 22:49 of ice time per game, saw his minutes increase in the last two outings as he logged 23:22 against the New York Islanders last Thursday and 24:32 against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. "I had Riels at one world championship and he was fantastic, very competitive," said Calgary coach Bill Peters."He’s got way more offence to him than people think and you're starting to see a lot of that here this year. The partner that he plays with primarily in Ron Hainsey is plus-33 so obviously they know how to play and they feed off each other.""I love the way he plays," Flames captain Mark Giordano said.
"He's earned every opportunity," Rielly gushed. "He’s worked hard to get to where he is and I really like watching him and I really like talking to him and he’s a guy I watch a lot."“Just how complete he is. He's really good at both ends of the ice. He's a leader, he plays physically, he joins the rush and he’s dangerous.”"He plays in all situations," the coach noted.
“They’ve got a good team,” Babcock said. “I like their group; their back end can really skate and really move the puck. Obviously, good depth up front and in goal and they’re well-coached. They're having fun. These are top teams in the league; they're going to go at it here tonight. Both teams took yesterday off, both teams should be able to skate, it should be a fun game. We have to do our part to make sure that happens.
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