
"NHL Considers Slight Reduction in Morgan Rielly's Suspension for Cross-Checking Incident"
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is appealing his five-game suspension for cross-checking, hoping for a reduction based on his clean track record and the lack of injury to the opposing player. While NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rarely reduces suspensions, there is precedent for it, as seen in Jason Spezza's case. Rielly's appeal hearing is being conducted, and the outcome will depend on how Bettman views the facts and testimony presented. With the Leafs in a tight playoff race, the possibility of reducing the suspension is crucial for Rielly and the team.













